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Senior Barbato prepares for final roles on JC stage

Juli Aragon, Senior Coverage Editor

October 31, 2024

Senior Dom Barbato has been in the theatre program all four years at John Carroll. In his time at JC, Dom has been in six plays and currently is preparing for his seventh.

This is a special time for Dom now that he is able to look back at the memories from freshman year and to see himself shine in his senior year.

Dom’s first audition for a JC production was for Legally Blonde for which he was in the ensemble. For his first audition, he said that was very excited and nervous. For the current show, Catch Me if You Can, Dom was not as nervous. “I was definitely more comfortable auditioning. I knew what they were looking for, and I was able to use my past experience in the audition.”

Dom’s role in Catch Me if You Can is Agent Branton who he describes as “the main FBI character’s partner.”

Dom said, “Theater has changed my high school experience in the best way possible. It’s given me a lot of experience when it comes to collaborating with others and has allowed me to meet some of my favorite people.”

Dom first got into theatre as he attended JC shows when he was younger. Seeing the shows slowly started to spark his passion for music and performing on stage. Once he got to JC, he felt nothing but encouragement from the Fine Arts Department to audition.

Dom said, “Being able to be a part of the theatre program has made me realize that hard work and determination can lead to a truly special reward when I get to see it all come together on stage. I know that we have made something special when I’m on stage or on the side, and I get to see and hear all the people laughing and smiling, knowing we are the reason for that.”

This was something special for Dom as he found light in being able to share his passion and love for music and performing. Dom wanted to encourage other young kids just like the JC theatre did for him when he was young. This is exactly what the theatre program does for young kids; it helps them discover their passion for music and performing.

Dom said, “Being in the theatre program is the most amazing thing I could have ever done. It has helped me with my time management skills, and it has helped me meet some of my best friends who I know will be long term friends because of the relationships and connections we were able to build during the long hours spent during plays.”