Pierson Will Stage Production of 'Freaky Friday,' Chosen for Focus on Empathy
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The cast of Freaky Friday, this year's musical at Pierson High School, which opens on April 3. OLIVIA STIGLITZ
The cast of Freaky Friday, this year's musical at Pierson High School, which opens on April 3. OLIVIA STIGLITZ
Cailin Riley on Apr 1, 2025
Each year, Bethany Dellapolla has the task of deciding which production would be appropriate and most resonant for the Pierson High School musical. There are a lot of factors to... more
I’d like to respond to Andi Klausner’s recent letter [“Beware of Grudges,” Letters, April 24], in which she assumed the role of grifter Gordon Herr’s “henchwoman.” Andi, you’re not the henchwoman — you’re the patsy. Andi’s letter got me thinking: Why would a well-respected activist, mother, wife, Housing Authority commissioner and vice chair of the Democratic Committee lie to Southampton voters about the existence of a cross-party endorsement deal admitted to and corroborated by both the Republicans and Conservatives? The answer? She wouldn’t — she isn’t a liar. Then, the epiphany came: Like the rest of the committee, Andi didn’t ...
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Cailin Riley on Apr 1, 2025