- December 4, 2025
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During the last song, "Hear My Song," the entire cast gathered together at the middle of the stage.
The musical had a very unique lighting set up, with two whiteboards at the back to reflect the different colors of the lights.
Christian Simmons and Michael Lim shake hands as part as a handshake during one of the songs.
The musical cast consisted of only five people.
Senior Stephanie Buttenbender sang every song with a myriad of emotions.
All the songs in the musical were charged with strong emotions.
This was Christian Simmons' first time performing at a musical of this level.
Karina Guerra shows off her engagement ring to the cast after 'getting engaged' during one of the songs.
Ocoee High senior Michael Lim will be pursuing a career as a lawyer after graduating high school.
Karina Guerra and Michael Lim sing together during one of the last songs of the musical.
The cast. From left to right, Michael Lim, Alan Crisp, Karina Guerra, Stephanie Buttenbender and Christian Simmons.
Junior Alan Crisp made his high school performance debut as "Olive's Dad" in the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Ocoee High School hosted the musical "Songs For A New World" on Thursday, April 28, and Friday, April 29.
"The musical talks about life, how sometimes we make decisions that we think we want and then realize we are not were we want to be," Technical Director Jeff Cook said. "It's about going full circle."
The entire musical had a cast of only five people; Karina Guerra, Stephanie Buttenbender, Alan Crisp, Michael Lim and Christian Simmons.
"It's about one moment," Music Director Samuel Carlton said. "Just when you think you have nothing to fear, when you are on the verge of success, the wind starts to blow, a journey comes to an end, and you find yourself in a new world."
The musical will take place for the last time Saturday, April 30, at 7 p.m. at the Ocoee High School Auditorium, 1925 Ocoee Crown Point Parkway. Tickets can be purchased here.
