Every year, the festival "Première Scène", organized by the Lycée Français de New York, draws legions of students from across New York City and as far as San Francisco and Montreal to compete in a breathtaking two-day theater marathon at the end of January. Under the aegis of talented Frédéric Yvelin and Nathalie Roussel, both founders and conductors of the event, this year's theme, "monster", got students from elementary to high school levels to create unique skits and stage performances putting their classes and talent under the limelight, and through fierce, yet friendly, competition.

Among the many schools represented last Saturday, no fewer than 5 high schools part of the French Heritage Language Program had the chance to defend their colors on stage. This year again, FHLP students did not fail their excellent acting reputation. They surpassed themselves and returned home with a whopping 3 best awards, including:

Prix d'interprétation féminine (best actress): Assimao Metchiou, International Community High School, Bronx

Prix d'interprétation masculine (best actor): Ahmed Kante, Claremont International High School, Bronx

Prix spécial du jury double interprétation (Special jury prize for double performance): Diana Casseus, International High School for Health Sciences, Queens

Many thanks to the Lycée Français for organizing such a great event and opening it up to other schools and organizations, and congratulations to all the students and teachers who had the chance and brio to take part in it!

For more information about "Premiere Scene", please visit http://life.lfny.org/

About the French Heritage Language Program, click here

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