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Performing arts students prepare “Guys and Dolls” musical production
March 23, 2025

Senior Shruti Srinivasan sings music from the show for her mic check. This ensured that her microphone and the audio system were working properly to avoid malfunctions during the show.

Sophomore Evan Yuan practices his singing during the vocal warmups. These exercises aimed to get cast members in character and ready for the show.
Cast members stretch to loosen up their muscles before going on stage. This stretching session was directed by senior Ananya Das. (Suhani Gupta)

Junior George Yang plays the violin with the live orchestra during the musical. He was one of two students selected to play with professional musicians in the pit.
Seniors Sam Parapudi and Leo Sobczyn hug each other backstage. The two have been working together in Harker productions throughout high school as part of the certificate program. (Suhani Gupta)
Actors playing Hot Box girls record a dance for social media. Prior to the show, they uploaded various short-form videos advertising the musical. (Suhani Gupta)

A cast and crew member chat on stage. After their mic checks, students were free to prepare their costumes for the show before it began.
Sophomore Omar Khan sits in room 501 prior to his appearance on stage. Offstage, many cast members did their homework and talked to each other.

During dress rehearsal, actors playing New York socialites speak with each other in the opening sequence of the musical. The opening of Guys and Dolls showcases the many facets of New York life. (Suhani Gupta)