Collegiate Students Perform in Black Wax Museum of Excellence

Story by Kyree Mack. Photo by Diamond Lewis. 

On March 18th 2025, the Friendship Collegiate Academy Fine Arts Department performed a Black Wax Museum play at the FCA auditorium for students and staff.

This play brought to life lesser known Black historians, artists, and performers who don’t get enough credit for their achievements and are not well known. Set in a wax museum, it aimed to show their important contributions to history and culture, where actors stood perfectly still on crates, acting like wax statues. With stars like Debbie Allen, Muhmad Ali and Frederick Douglass, the play focused on giving these people recognition for their achievements and what they've done for the world.

Participating in the Black History Month play was a great experience, but there were some problems that made it harder for the audience to enjoy. The microphone wasn’t working well, so it was hard for people to hear the actors clearly, especially during important parts. Also, sometimes actors forgot their lines, which caused awkward pauses. Even though these issues made things a little tough, the main message of the show still came through, and I think the audience was still able to feel the impact of what we were trying to share.

Despite the challenges, the production's message was still powerful and meaningful, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

Kyree Mack is a freshman at Friendship Collegiate Academy.