First Monthly Meeting of 2025
February Meeting Recap: Disney Entertainment Performer Drew Stafford Inspires Students
We are back to our Monthly Meetings in 2025. Our February special guest was none other than Disney Entertainment Performer, Drew Stafford! We had the incredible opportunity to connect with Drew, who FaceTimed in from sunny Florida, right after finishing his shift at the Festival of the Lion King at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Drew shared his inspiring journey of becoming a Disney performer, from his roots in Indiana to working in some of the most magical places on earth. He walked us through the various roles he has held within the company and how his experiences have helped him grow both personally and professionally. Drew is passionate about continuing his career at Disney, and he shared exciting plans about pursuing new and bigger opportunities within the company.
Our students had the chance to ask Drew some great questions, and he didn't hold back on sharing a couple of insider Disney “secrets,” giving us all a little glimpse behind the curtain of Disney magic. It was truly a pleasure to hear from Drew as he spoke about his path from an Indiana-grown actor to a professional Disney performer. His story is a testament to the power of perseverance, passion, and following your dreams.
After Drew’s inspiring session, our officers took the floor from 7-8 p.m., leading our members in a variety of fun theatre games that got everyone engaged and energized. They also made some exciting announcements for upcoming events!
Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Events:
March 21 Social/Fundraiser: Get ready to hit the rink at Roller Cave for a skating event! More details will be coming soon.
April 27 Fundraiser: We're planning an action-packed fundraiser, and we want YOU to join in! We're deciding between a 3-on-3 basketball tournament or a pairs pickleball tournament, so stay tuned for more information!
Sandbox Auditions: The highly anticipated Sandbox auditions will take place on May 14 & 15. Full audition details will be shared during our April monthly meeting, so don’t miss it!
Looking Ahead to March:
Be sure to join us for our March 19th meeting from 6-8 p.m., where we'll be joined by Emily Astroski, a talented Stilt and Aerial Performer. Emily will be sharing her unique experience and expertise, so you won’t want to miss it!
We can’t wait to see you at our next meeting and at all the upcoming events. Thank you to everyone who joined us in February for what was truly an inspiring and informative session with Drew Stafford! Let’s keep the momentum going as we continue to explore new opportunities, grow our skills, and support each other in the world of theatre and performance.
