Philly Students Learn From Cast Of ‘Motown’
In the musical, Allison Semmes plays the role of Diana Ross.
But on Thursday, she played the role of teacher at the African-American History Museum as she talked with dozens of performing arts students from schools around the city about the history of Motown and the rigors of being a stage actor.
“I remember when I was their age, and any chance that I could get to see a show or to even have someone speak to me and just encourage me to get to where they were, it took me so far, it was everything. So I love to do the exact same thing, to educate these young brothers and sisters,” said Semmes.
Isiah Glover, a student at the String Theory School, says the musical and the advice the actors gave him are things he’ll treasure for a long time to come.
“It is amazing honestly. Meeting the cast of ‘Motown’ who’s traveled everywhere. That’s amazing. I had the best time meeting them honestly,” he said.
“Motown The Musical” runs at the Academy of Music Philadelphia until June 11th.
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