After decades of performing professionally in the New York City theater scene, couple Dena DiGiacinto and Drew Humphrey moved to Tucson after a stint in St. Louis where they rekindled their love for their craft through teaching music theatre to kids of all abilities. During the pandemic they decided that a move to Drew’s native Tucson to open the Saguaro City Music Theatre and remove every barrier that stood in the way of any child taking the stage. Now three years later, the theatre is stronger than ever and transforming so many kid’s lives. In this story we follow three children’s journey through the theatre’s summer camp program as they prepare for the production of Willy Wonka!
Producer: Cáit NíSíomón
Videographer: Nathan Huffman, Clarice Bales, Diana Cadena, Bob Lindberg
Editor: Nate Huffman
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