CAROLYN WONG
CAROLYN & TINA
Roughly, when did you work/study/perform with Tina? (years?)
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2006-2021
Did you take voice lessons with Tina?
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Yes
What is your favorite memory of your time with Tina?
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Parties at the Cafeo's house. Always such fun and lots of laughs especially the one with the 'special coffee'!
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What was your favorite song that you sang for Tina?
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We worked for so long on Little Girls for my audition for Annie. I was proud of my audition and grateful for Tina's help.
Did you perform in any community theater musicals with Tina? If so, which ones?
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Whodunnit?, Moon Over Buffalo, The Wisdom of Eve at PH 1960 and we produced many shows both Tina and Manny directed for STAGE RIGHT at the Crighton including our first book musical ANNIE in 2010.
At which theaters did you perform for Tina?
Playhouse 1960 & The Crighton Theater
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What is the most valuable lesson you learned from Tina?
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Keep smiling, stay positive no matter what.
What did you go on to do in life/career?
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We founded STAGE RIGHT and ran it for 12 years with Manny and Tina directing some of our biggest and most successful shows then we moved away in 2021. I continue to act both on stage and in commercials and industrials.
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What is your favorite memory of Manny?
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Manny is the most elegant gentleman I've ever met. In the manner he dressed and carried himself he always brought a sense of professionalism to rehearsal and that inspired the performers to try their best.
Is there anything you'd like to say to Tina on the occasion of her retirement?
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The success of STAGE RIGHT now, could not have been if you were not here. We are what we are because you were here.
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Is there anything else you'd like to say?
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My life has been so enriched by your friendship. I cannot picture you without thinking of your dazzling smile and love of life. You have brought such joy to my life. Tina, you are such an inspiration to me.
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