My parents would beg me to stop, but I just couldn’t because I loved it so much.Īs I was reflecting after the show, I finally understood what it meant to be part of a “stage family” and not just a stage crew.
Seeing the musical reminded me of my younger childhood when I would sing “Hakuna Matata ” repeatedly because I got it stuck in my head for months at a time. The transition was super smooth and reminded me so much of the actual Lion King movie. In “Hakuna Matata,” I enjoyed the transition between Young Simba to Grown up Simba all folded up into one song. My favorite song from the first act was “Hakuna Matata.” I loved Timon and Pumba because of their priceless humor and accents. The first act had 9 songs, and the second act had 4 songs. The musical had two acts, with a short 15 minute intermission in between. I swelled on the inside, knowing that sitting in the audience were people from all around the island who were getting to witness Baldwin’s talent, hard work, and months of persistence and determination. Seeing all the detailed costumes (especially the lion headpieces, and Pumba’s costume), the glorious makeup designs painted so artistically on each actor’s faces, and the enthusiasm and talent that each of the actors brought to the stage made me feel a sense of pride. As a new Puerto Rican who moved here a mere 7 months ago, and as soon as I joined the Baldwin community, I felt immediately at home.
On Friday, March 25, 2022, in the crisp evening hours, I had the honor of watching the Lion King musical, interpreted by The Baldwin School.
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