Through her singing, Schumacher was honored as an All-State selection. While at Fort Dodge Schumacher has been involved in Large Group Speech, Individual Speech, spring musical, choir, Dodger Senate, Performers Club and cheerleading. These friendships and memories will last a lifetime.”

“My favorite thing about taking part in musicals is the family and memories that you build around the musical. “I am so blessed and excited to be playing this part and to be a part of this musical,” Schumacher said. This year Schumacher will take part in Fort Dodge’s 96th annual production of “Les Miserables” as Madame Thenardier. Her first musical at Fort Dodge was “Footloose” and according to Schumacher it was the most fun she’s had. Schumacher’s first taste of the stage was when she took part in “The Musical Miracle on 34th Street” at the Rochester Civic Center with the lead child role, Susan Walker. Schumacher, a senior at Fort Dodge Senior High School, is no stranger to the stage as she has already taken part in four musicals in her career. “Singing in particular has always been something that’s important to me because it helps me calm down and it’s a really great way for me to show my emotion.”

“It has always been a way for me to crawl out of my anxiety shell. “Performing has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember,” Schumacher said. While on stage Schumacher uses the stage as a calming place. “When I’m around people, I truly get to showcase my talent.” “Putting hard work into things and being involved truly helps bring me out of the anxious shell and lets me be me. “I struggle with anxiety, so I see people as my motivators,” Schumacher said.

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