By Aditi (Class of 2026)
It all started with a small room, a piano, and me singing Happy Birthday like it was a tragic ballad. Little did I know that this one audition in November would throw me headfirst into one of the most chaotic, challenging, and downright magical experiences of my life—bringing to life one of the most iconic musicals of recent times.
Rehearsals began in fragments. At first, it was just a few cast members singing and harmonizing under the directors’ guidance—scattered and uncertain. There were countless moments when I thought, What the hell am I doing? Is this right? Will we actually pull this off? But our choreographers and directors? Absolute lifesavers. They transformed our flailing limbs into actual dance moves and our hesitant harmonies into something that resembled music. Without them, this production wouldn’t have been possible. Gradually, the chaos found its rhythm—isolated choreographies began to fit together, strained voices blended into harmony, and the musical finally took shape.
MUWCI Theatre Season is an annual student-led performing arts event where students collaborate as actors, musicians, dancers, directors, and production teams to stage a theatrical performance while developing creativity, teamwork, and leadership skills.