Performance Videos
The Luanda has been singing since age four. See some videos of some of Luanda’s most recent performances, auditions, and recitals as well as a couple of videos from her recitals at age 4 and 5. … Continue readingPerformance Videos
Author: David de Hilster
See Luanda in Live Virtual Performance of “Jekyll & Hyde”
You can see Luanda in a live online broadcast of the Boca High Musical “Jekyll & Hyde” on March 12, 13, and 14, 2021. Performances will be broadcast live from the Brandstar Televsion Studios in Pompano Beach Florida and can be seen online from around … Continue readingSee Luanda in Live Virtual Performance of “Jekyll & Hyde”
2021 Drama Fundraiser
Luanda’s drama club at Boca High is doing their fundraiser to raise money for their live on-line performance of Jekyll & Hyde. Luanda got one of the top dancer roles. Please consider making a dontation on Luanda’s behalf to allow the theater students at Boca … Continue reading2021 Drama Fundraiser
Luanda Lands Female Lead in the Musical “13”
Luanda lands the lead of “Patrice” in the musical “13” at Showtime Performing Arts Theatre – a musical that helped launch the career of another teenager from Boca Raton: Ariana Grande. … Continue readingLuanda Lands Female Lead in the Musical “13”
“Heathers”: Off-Broadway at Its Very Best in Downtown Boca
Heathers is nothing like any musical you have ever seen. A cross between “Grease”, “Friday the 13th”, and “Laurel and Hardy”, Showtime’s Off-broadway production of this is zany and dark comedy is full, and I mean FULL of talent! This author couldn’t find a weak member of the cast and I’ve haven’t had so much fun at a Showtime production this year – and I’ve literally seen them all and they have been all top-notch. … Continue reading“Heathers”: Off-Broadway at Its Very Best in Downtown Boca
Luanda Lands Supporting Role in Heathers
Luanda de Hilster has landed the role of Heather McNamara, one of the three Heathers in the musical “Heathers” which will debut on Saturday, December 7th, 2019 at the Showtime Performing Arts Theatre in downtown Boca Raton Florida. The cast is made up of all … Continue readingLuanda Lands Supporting Role in Heathers
Luanda Starts Freshman Year at Boca High
Luanda started her freshman year at Boca Raton Community High School this week where she will be taking Musical Theater 1 for freshman, and Theater 2. She’s also taking advanced placement courses in math and science as well as writing and French. … Continue readingLuanda Starts Freshman Year at Boca High
First State Competition Great Success!
The first Junior State Thespian competition is now in the books and again, Boca Raton Middle School not only made history by this being the first State competition for Troupe #88493, but it medaled with superiors and excellents with surprises all around! … Continue readingFirst State Competition Great Success!
First Boca Middle District Thespian Competition a Huge Success!
The new upstarts from Boca Middle Junior Thespian Troupe #88493 became the talk of the competition which took place all day on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at J.P. Taravilla High School in Coconut Creek Florida. Taking away 6 superiors, 6 excellents, and 8 goods, the troupe had two perfect score for one of their Large Group Musical Ensembles and another for monologue which also earned a critics choice award. Both large group ensembles received superior ratings as well as 3 of the 5 solo musicals. That is astonishing for the first time out. … Continue readingFirst Boca Middle District Thespian Competition a Huge Success!
Bio
Luanda Lia de Hilster is an American musical theater actress who grew up in the Los Angeles area surrounded by thundering samba drums, colorful Brazilian costumes, and samba dancers. … Continue readingBio