WPS Upper School Musical and Art Show Presents Newsies: The Broadway Musical

3/4/2026

Berlin, MD – Worcester Preparatory School’s Upper School students delivered a show-stopping performance of Newsies: The Broadway Musical on February 27 and 28 in the school’s Athletic and Performing Arts Center.

Community members, families, alumni, and friends filled the theater for both performances, rewarding the cast and crew with enthusiastic standing ovations. The high-energy production showcased the remarkable talents of WPS students through dynamic choreography, powerful vocals, and compelling storytelling.

Under the direction of Mrs. Paulette DeRosa-Matrona, with musical direction by Mr. Christopher Buzby and artistic guidance from Mr. George Zaiser, students collaborated to bring the inspiring story of determination, courage, and unity to life. From intricate ensemble numbers to standout lead performances, the production reflected months of dedication, teamwork, and creative excellence.

In addition to the musical performances, student artwork was displayed throughout the lobby, allowing guests to experience a full celebration of the arts before and after the show. The integration of visual art alongside live theater highlighted the depth and strength of Worcester Prep’s Performing Arts program.

Founded in 1970, WPS is a private, independent Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 School, located in Berlin, Maryland. Approximately 500 students attend from Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. For more information about WPS, please visit www.worcesterprep.org or call 410.641.3575.

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The Newsies crew gathers to wait for the release of the morning’s headlines. Crouched down in the front from the left are Juliet Webster (Rehoboth, DE), Marina Farlow (Berlin, MD), Sydney Parker (Snow Hill, MD), Kayla Zervakos (Selbyville, DE), Camryn Hawse (Berlin, MD), and Emma Nordstrom (Berlin, MD). Standing in the back from the left are Beckett Green (Berlin, MD), Meredith Walston (Salisbury, MD), Kayley Adkins (Delmar, DE), Lena Parker (Berlin, MD), Ruhi Chapla (Salisbury, MD), Josh Greulich (Frankford, DE), and Marley Conyers (Salisbury, MD).
Jaden Washington (Ocean View, DE) as Busen, Tyler Netting (Dagsboro, DE) as Seitz, Mark Stevens (Ocean City, MD) as Pulitzer, Ayath Islam (Ocean City, MD) as Oscar, and Isha Garg (Berlin, MD) as Hannah during Worcester Preparatory School’s production of Newsies: The Broadway Musical.
Senior Camryn Hawse (Berlin, MD) wowed the crowd portraying Medda in Worcester Preparatory School’s Upper School production of Newsies: The Broadway Musical.
Sarah Wagner (Salisbury, MD) as Katherine, Marley Conyers (Salisbury, MD) as Les, Jake Timmons (Dagsboro, DE) as Jack, and Josh Greulich (Frankford, DE) as Davey, in an outstanding performance during Worcester Preparatory School’s production of Newsies: The Broadway Musical.
Senior Beckett Green (Berlin, MD) stunned the crowd with his amazing performance of Roosevelt in this year’s Upper School performance of Newsies: The Broadway Musical at Worcester Prep.
Pictured is the main cast of this year’s Upper School performance of Newsies: The Broadway Musical at Worcester Preparatory School. In the front from the left are Ava Holland (Berlin, MD), Hannah Coyle (Berlin, MD), Addy Wisniewski (Bishopville, MD), Mariella Anthony (Frankford, DE), Meredith Walston (Salisbury, MD), Keerat Brar (Berlin, MD), Kayley Adkins (Delmar, DE), Marina Farlow (Berlin, MD), Ruhi Chapla (Salisbury, MD), Juliet Webster (Rehoboth, DE), Kaylin Zervakos (Selbyville, DE), Sydney Parker (Snow Hill, MD), Rani Yonker (Greenbackville, VA), Bella Foreman (Frederick, MD), Sam Kuon (Rehoboth Beach, DE), Harper Hertrich (Rehoboth Beach, DE), and Jack Wells (Seaford, DE). In the back, from the left, are Camryn Hawse (Berlin, MD), Jaden Washington (Ocean View, DE), Lena Parker (Berlin, MD), Emma Nordstrom (Berlin, MD), Isha Garg (Berlin, MD), Beckett Green (Berlin, MD), Emerson Bofinger (Ocean View, DE), Sarah Wagner (Salisbury, MD), Jake Timmons (Dagsboro, DE), Josh Greulich (Frankford, DE), Marley Conyers (Salisbury, MD), Ayath Islam (Ocean City, MD), Mark Stevens (Ocean City, MD), Darren Lockard (Ocean Pines, MD), and Tyler Netting (Dagsboro, DE).

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Worcester Preparatory School

508 South Main Street, Berlin, MD 21811

Phone: 410-641-3575 | Fax: 410-641-3586

Celebrating 50 years, WPS is an independent, college prep day school for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 students. Located in Berlin, Maryland, the private school attracts an average of 500 students from Maryland, Delaware and Virginia.