On Friday, January 30, Trinity Hall hosted its annual Coffeehouse. The event was a collaboration between the Arts and Community Life Councils, presenting an opportunity for Trinity Hall students to showcase their talents with the community. The SCOPE Council also played a role by setting up a bake sale for audience members to purchase baked goods in support of the Asbury Park Music Foundation. The event welcomed all kinds of performances. From singing to dancing, improv, poetry recitation, instrumental pieces and displays of fine art, each act highlighted the girls' individual artistic talents.
The night began with members of the Community Life Council performing a dance routine to “Hoedown Throwdown” by Hannah Montana. The representatives on the council went all out, dressing in their finest cowboy gear. Their performance had the audience smiling and cheering, setting the tone for an amazing night. Arts Council Chair Isabella Garrison ‘26 and Community Life representative Brinley Ahmann ‘27 kept the audience engaged as the MCs for the night.
Each performer brought artistic flair of their own. Juniors Peyton Muscarello and Julia Panullo performed a duet to “For Good” from Wicked and even dressed the part in pink and green. Senior Joy Ogunsakin not only recited the poem “Not Dead, but Sleeping” by Clara Ann Thompson, but also sang “Be Wherever You Are” from the animated television show “Steven Universe” while accompanying herself on the ukulele. Senior MJ Principato performed a monologue from her original work: “The Lilac Highness.”
The night continued with a lineup of amazing performances, highlighting each girl's artistic passions. Junior Claire Cullinane performed a beautiful rendition of the 1971 folk song: “Angel from Montgomery” by John Prine. Cullinane shared that she was “glad to have been part of it for the second year in a row,” and added,“Being a part of the Coffeehouse was such a unique experience. Performing alongside friends for the school community was so rewarding.”
Junior Arts Council representative Janin Szalkowski shared her experience as a third-time performer at Trinity Hall’s annual Coffeehouse: “My freshman year I sang, and there were only about eight acts, myself included. I'm proud to say I was one of 24 different acts this year, and we all had an amazing time getting ready together and watching different friends and classmates show incredible talent.”
Students from all grade levels came to support their friends performing in the show. The audience turnout at the Coffeehouse highlighted how supportive the girls are of one another and their individual talents. The night was overall a major success and a wonderful way to spend a Friday evening.