Mary Martin Performing Artist Award — Lili Froehlich
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Mary Martin Performing Artist Award — Lili Froehlich
Peter and Valerie Froehlich ’ s daughter Lili began her journey to the Broadway stage at the age of 3 , when she began taking dance lessons from Holly Streiff Lee at her Weatherford studio . Today , Lili Froehlich is a member of the Broadway cast of “ Cats .”
Her dance instructor knew immediately that young Lili was a child with extraordinary talent .
“ She had so much talent ,” Lee said . “ That was obvious working with her when she was just 3 .”
Of course , as we say in Parker County , “ She came by it honestly .” Her mother is a gifted dance teacher .
After 11 years studying with Lee ’ s dance studio , Lili went on to study with Diana West at the Diane Clough West Dance Studio . She went on to perform at Casa Mañana , attend the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts , and graduated in 2009 . She then went on to the prestigious Otterbein University of Musical Theatre .
At 7 , she landed the lead in “ Petito ’ s Story ,” a production by Imagination Foundation that was performed at Bass Hall . It was Lili ’ s first professional role . When the show closed , Lili cried . Her mother asked her , “ Lili , what ’ s wrong ?”
She said , “ It ’ s over .” “ Oh Lili , this is only the beginning ,” Valerie told her . In 2014 , Lili landed a part in the Broadway Tour of “ Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ” before going on to a part in “ Cats the Musical ” on Broadway that opened last May .
“‘ Cats ’ is one of the most demanding Broadway productions a performer can be in because they require you to learn five or six roles ,” Lee said . It ’ s also one of the most prestigious .
Lili ’ s grandmother , Merry Margaret Froehlich , was an opera singer and obtained her Master ’ s Degree in voice from Columbia University . “ That ’ s where Lili got her pipes ,” Lili ’ s mother said .
Lili , 26 , is working to build her career , but she still takes time out of her hectic schedule to devote time for a good cause . As we write this she is performing in the charity production of the “ Easter Bonnet ,” benefitting performing artists who are battling AIDS . She is also involved with the charity Artists Striving To End Poverty .
Like Mary Martin , Lili Froehlich is more than a brilliantly talented actor , singer and dancer . She is a woman who works to ease the burden of others while she makes the world a little brighter with her great talent .
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