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
Author: David de Hilster
Luanda Thrives in First All Adult Cast
Luanda came home during rehearsals and said, “Dad: they all sang in tune the first time during rehearsals!”. Luanda was referring to working with an all-adult cast in the musical Rent. I was worried about how she would handle an all professional cast and she loved it – and most importantly: thrived in it! … Continue readingLuanda Thrives in First All Adult Cast
Nuturing a Natural Talent
Ever since Luanda could talk, she has danced, sang, and performed. And because she was born into the middle of my documentary “Einstein Wrong – The Miracle Year” which spanned 8 years of her life, Luanda always felt at home in front of my camera. … Continue readingNuturing a Natural Talent
Into the Woods Field Trip was Inspiring
The first Drama Club field trip of the summer of 2017 was the attending of an amazing production of the musical “Into the Woods” at Florida Atlantic University’s Studio One Theater during their summer “Festival Rep”. The play was at 2 pm on Saturday, July 15, 2017 and was well worth the effort! … Continue readingInto the Woods Field Trip was Inspiring
Our Experience with Drama Club 2016-2017 – Amazing!
I’m a parent of a drama club student at Boca Community Middle School who just went through her first year of Drama Club in the 6th grade. All I can say is wow! … Continue readingOur Experience with Drama Club 2016-2017 – Amazing!