THE ROXIE REVIEW
spring 2026
Agreatindicatorof howimpactfula performance,show, exhibit,orconcert youattendishow youfeelafterleaving thatevent.Joyful, energized,excited, andproudiswhatI wasaterleavingthe 5thAnnualROXIE Celebrationofthe Arts,whichitmost certainlywas,a celebration.WhenI imaginedwhatthe ROXIEprogram couldbecome15 yearsago,Iamso excitedto emphaticallysay, RichardWright SchoolsISwhere dreamsarerealized. a c t 3 a c t 3 a c t 3
P L A Y B I L L =
Richard Wright Schools Presents
The 5th Annual R.O.X.I.E.
Celebration of the Arts
Firstandforemost,Iwantto singthepraisesofROXIE Director,Mr.Murray
His tireless efforts to make sure our unique program is one of the best anywhere, big or small, local or national are to be commended. In addition to all the responsibilities he has earned to carry on his shoulders, because of his due diligence and commitment to our students and families, his outstanding ability to devote his time to direct our stellar choral ensemble that only gets larger and even better every year is excellent.
With her passion and energy, her creativity and artistry with choreography, costumes and production, her dynamic musical and theatrical selections that gives exposure to our students and highlights a fantastic range of ability and challenges their mental and physical endurance, she has built a dance theater program and directed The Wright Dancers dance team into a truly award-winning program that continues to grow by leaps and bounds.
THANKYOU,MRS.SUMMERJOHNSON!
Mr. Carr on bass guitar, Mr. Howell on the drums, and Mr. Poree on the keyboard directing, each one helping make every act and scene alive with energy, every transition flow smooth and flawless, making the whole performance from start to finish, a professional well orchestrated production. Big shout out also to Mr. Howell and the RWS Drumline who were thunderous, crisp, and got the blood pumping.
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Ittakesalotofcoordination toworkbehindthescenes, infrontofthehouse,andin thebooth,andeveryroleis animportantone…
Ms. McCrorey and her vibrant energy, her outstanding organizational skills, her initiative and positivity, taking the lead with the House and behind the scenes making sure every detail was taken care of!
Ms. Capuyan with her discerning eye, her creative flair, her thoughtful approach to everything concering the students, creating and capturing the essence of RWS, working with the kids on the comedic act of Family Matters, the videography and photography by her and her student crew, fantastic!
Mr Smith, with his kind and calm demeanor, willing to help and assist where needed, working with the awesome stage crew moving stealthily and efficiently with each change of scene!
Ms. Laster and Ms. Glover, leaders and team players, behind the scenes with the very excited teens, ensuring all were in place and Richard Wright ready on stage. All of you were integral making this production an extremely memorable evening.
Charismatic and caring, Dr. Benton even played his role as the Wiz and was the hilarious subject of the firstever Richard Wright Live!
THANKYOU,DR.BENTON!
Withoutthe dreamtobegin with...
The vision, the perseverance, the resilience, the passion, the fire and the INDOMITABLE SPIRIT of our Founder & CEO, Dr. Marco Clark, there would be no Richard Wright Schools realized!
Teamwork makesthe...
Dream work. Thank you all to this amazing team of administration, faculty, and staff who worked diligently for months to produce a stellar performance our extraordinary and creative students could bring and showcase their immense joy, energy, talent, love, and passion in their work and the craft! It made me smile from the inside out, proud and inspired.
Thank you to our friends, our families, our alumni, and all the staff who came out to cheer and applaud with standing ovations for our amazing creatives!
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