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Page, 8 John Henry Stamper and Keeley Rogers have Classifieds, Page 10 Classifieds, v lead roles in Westfield’s upcoming musical, “Rock of Ages.” Entertainment, Page 12 v ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ Opinion, Page 4 In Westfield Theater News, Page 2 Showcase Performers Kick Up their Heels News, Page 3 4-18-19 in home home in Requested Requested material. material. Time sensitive sensitive Time Postmaster: Postmaster: Leadership Fairfax Attention permit #322 permit Easton, MD Easton, PAID Hits a Home Run Postage U.S. News, Page 6 STD PRSRT Photo Courtesy of Natalie Lassiter Photo April 17-23, 2019 online at www.connectionnewspapers.com News ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ in Westfield Theater a rock-concert setting – from the set design High school presents to the costumes to the music,” said Harrington. “We really want the audience pop musical, to sing along and take part in the show, not just watch it.” ‘Rock of Ages.’ “The kids have done a really great job of bringing the spirit of the show to life,” she By Bonnie Hobbs continued. “None of them were alive in the ’80s, but they’ve immersed themselves in udiences will journey back to the the ’80s culture and in their roles.” 1980s in Westfield High’s rollick- Aing, rock musical, “Rock of Ages.” HARRINGTON even brought in former And they’ll be singing the words “American Idol” singer Constantine to the songs along the way. Maroulis to give her students a workshop It’s the school’s Cappies entry, and the on this show. That’s because he played Drew show will burst upon the stage, Friday-Sat- in the original production of “Rock of Ages” urday, April 26-27 and May 3-4, at 7 p.m., on Broadway. and Sunday, April 28, at 2 p.m. Tickets are Portraying Drew for Westfield is junior $12 at the door or $10 online via John Henry Stamper. “Drew is an aspiring www.westfieldtheatre.com. musician living on L.A.’s Sunset Strip,” he “We’ve got excellent singers and very said. “He’s thoughtful and kind of a sweet- skilled dancers, and this show is just a good heart, but naïve, at times. He has good in- time – upbeat and colorful,” said Director Photo Courtesy of Natalie Lassiter tentions and badly wants to make it big. Rachel Harrington. “And just when you Rehearsing a scene from “Rock of Ages” are (from left) Lauren LeVine, It’s great being a guy who loves rock, be- think you’ve got it all figured out, some- Braeden Anderson, Alan Gutierrez-Urista, Faith Cho, John Henry cause that’s me in real life. I love all the thing new happens to keep the audience Stamper, Keeley Rogers, Harry Schlatter, Josh Moore and Colin Brown. music in the show, and I want to do justice engaged. We’re really excited about it.” to these songs because my parents’ genera- There are two, main storylines. One is to L.A. to be actress. trying to save it. tion knows all the words.” about Drew, a guitarist who works in The The other plot involves a businessman The show features a cast of 40, crew of Stamper’s favorite one is “Here I Go Bourbon Room, a bar in 1980s Los Ange- who wants to knock down the Sunset Strip, 20 and a live, five-piece rock band. Scenes Again,” sung by the whole cast while he les. Lots of rock bands perform there, and where the bar is, and replace it with other take place mainly on the Sunset Strip, in sings the lead. “It’s so high-energy and it’s Drew wants to be a rock star. His love in- businesses. And the owner, a protestor and the bar and in a dance venue called the terest is Sherrie, who moves from Kansas everyone in L.A. who loves rock music are Venus Club. “We want to bring people into See ‘Rock of Ages’, Page 10 2 ❖ Chantilly Connection ❖ April 17-23, 2019 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News The O’Neill-James School of Irish Dancing Mahima Adhikari and Aarya Ghimire Nepalese dancer Laxmi Ghimire takes perform a Nepalese dance. a bow. Showcase Performers Kick Up their Heels The 9th annual Centreville International Showcase was Saturday, April 13. Photos By Bonnie Hobbs/Centre View The Washington Area Senior Harmonica Group Centreville High senior Ricardo Avalos sings in Spanish. Alvi Ramirez sings and plays harmonica and guitar. Kofi Dennis (second from right) and Friends wow the crowd with their drumming. Bowing after doing a Bolivian dance at the Centreville International Showcase are Westfield High grad Sara Berrios plays (front to back) Nadya Tapia, 9, and Singing while playing music are members of the Korean ukulele while singing a song she wrote. Alexandra Dagdelen, 7. Central Senior Center’s Autoharp Ensemble. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Chantilly Connection ❖ April 17-23, 2019 ❖ 3 Opinion Chantilly Supporting Immigrant Families, Community www.ConnectionNewspapers.com @ChantillyConnec In late 2017, attorneys working in concert Comprehensive change — not one-time funding with the Fairfax for All coalition drafted the Newspaper of Ordinance to Protect Equal Justice for All. This Chantilly — needed to support Fairfax County immigrant Fair Oaks / Fair Lakes countywide policy, which would end this rac- A Connection Newspaper ist collaboration and create some equity for our families and community members. immigrant neighbors, will: An independent, locally owned weekly 1. Prohibit the county from being involved newspaper delivered By Mary Supley arrest-to-deportation pipeline. in civil immigration enforcement; to homes and businesses. Published by Fairfax for All Currently, more than 11,500 county residents 2. Limit the collecting and sharing of Local Media Connection LLC are in deportation proceedings. This is because information with ICE; airfax County residents in deportation Fairfax County voluntarily collaborates with 3. Expand the list of documents that are 1606 King Street proceedings are not guaranteed ac- ICE in the detention and deportation of its resi- acceptable as proof of identity; and Alexandria, Virginia 22314 cess to free legal counsel. 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