Broadway Dallas High School Musical Award Winners Shine in North Texas Productions

Local Talent on the Broadway Stage

• 🎭 Corbin Drew Ross, a North Texas native, is performing as Sodapop in "The Outsiders," presented by Broadway Dallas.
• 🌟 Fabiola Caraballo Quijada, also from North Texas, plays Juliet in "& Juliet," presented by Performing Arts Fort Worth, which opens tonight.
• 👏 Both actors express excitement and gratitude for performing in their home region.

The Impact of the Jimmy Awards

• 🏆 Both Corbin and Fabiola are recipients of the Broadway Dallas High School Musical Awards and have participated in the Jimmy Awards (National High School Musical Theater Awards).
• 🌱 Fabiola shared that the Jimmy Awards prepared her not only as a performer but also as a young woman, instilling grit, stamina, and the importance of believing in oneself.
• 🤝 The experience also taught valuable lessons about friendship, community, and the beauty of finding connection within musical theater.

Messages to Aspiring Performers

• 💡 Corbin, a graduate of Guyer High School, advises students to focus on the story and connections with others, emphasizing that helping others often leads to reciprocal support.
• 💬 He credits his teachers, Alicia and Chris Crowell, for teaching him the value of mutual assistance.

The Power of Storytelling

• ✨ Fabiola finds deep meaning in storytelling, aiming to be a performer who inspires young audiences, particularly girls who see themselves reflected on stage.
• 💖 She believes her role is important for uplifting and inspiring others, especially young Hispanic girls pursuing their dreams.
• 🧠 Corbin views storytelling as essential as learning English or math, stating that it helps develop empathy and serves as a reminder of shared human experiences.
• ✅ He takes his role in telling stories seriously, focusing on conveying the intended themes of the production.

How to See the Shows

• 🎟️ "The Outsiders" is playing at the Music Hall at Fair Park through Sunday, November 16th. Tickets are available at broadwaydallas.org.
• 📍 "& Juliet" opens tonight at Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth and runs through Sunday. Tickets can be purchased at bassol.com.