“Follies is an unforgettable journey; the friendships and bonds that are made will last a lifetime.”
Jack Calcutt, Fairfield Preparatory School

“Through Follies we found that despite our differences, we really are pretty much the same. Ingrained stereotypes disappeared with each passing day as we became the Follies Family!”
Nikole LaChioma, Trumbull High School

“I had never done a show before with such intricate harmonies, much less with big and complex dance numbers; I learned so much about music, performing and dancing.”
Julia Maggiola, Fairfield High School

High school teachers have reported:
“My students and I have been truly blessed in so many ways by the Fairfield Follies.”
Sheena Graham-Owens, Performing Arts Instructor, Harding High School.

“Our students were excited to discover the similarities and appreciate the differences among these teenagers from ethnic
backgrounds different from their own.”
Anne R. Tornillo, Choir Director, Trumbull High School.

“I cannot tell you how much Follies has helped our performing arts department...”
Larry Langello, Music Coordinator, Central High School.

Follies cast members have continued their studies at the following:

• From Bridgeport High Schools:
Philadelphia School of the Arts
Pace University
The American Musical and Dramatic Academy
Towson University
Howard University
Fordham University

• From Trumbull High Schools:
Indiana University
Wagner College
Syracuse University
Marymount Manhattan College
Emerson College
Barnard College

• From Fairfield High Schools:
Emerson College
New York University
Northwestern University

• From Milford’s Lauralton Hall: Carnegie Mellon University

• From Xavier High School, Middletown: Boston University

• From Joel Barlow High School, Redding: Indiana University

• From Westhill High School, Stamford: Vassar College

• From Staples High School, University of Hartford