PHOTO GALLERY: SSAS performs FAME, Jr.

Carmen Diaz, played by Pamela Kurpiewski, 7th grade, sings while the company backs her up during “There She Goes/Fame”.

Bronson Byerley, 7th grade, played Schlomo Metzenbaum, Saturday, April 22, in Sarasota School of the Arts’ production of Fame, Jr.

Isla De La Cruz, 8th grade, as Iris Kelly and Jerimiyah Dunbar, 8th grade, as Tyrone Jackson, talk after dance class in Fame, Jr.

Ms. Esther Sherman, played by Lexie Curry, 8th grade, introduces the students to their freshman year at P.A.

The dance students practice their routine during a scene in Fame, Jr., Saturday, April 22, at Booker High School’s auditorium.

Taylor DeStasio, 7th grade, takes a Polaroid of the class at P.A.

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Carmen Diaz, played by Pamela Kurpiewski, 7th grade, sings her heart out during “There She Goes/Fame”, Saturday, April 22.

Students prepare to open their acceptance letters from P.A. school.

Jessica Polimeni, 8th grade, and the rest of the dance class leap into the air.

Alex Weger, 8th grade, sings “Let’s Play A Love Scene”.

Nick Piazza, played by Hunter Day, 7th grade, talks about the importance of Stanislavski to Serena Katz, played by Alex Weger, 8th grade.

Ms. Greta Bell, played by Amy Wendell, 8th grade, talks about the required attire for the dance students at P.A.

Mabel Washington, played by Nahryanna Young, 8th grade, and Carmen Diaz, played by Pamela Kurpiewski, 7th grade, talk about being famous during lunch.