All the stars seemed to align when Hays High alumna and current New York City resident Alaina Maderal received her big break.

While staying in her parents’ hotel during their visit to the Big Apple just before Thanksgiving, Maderal received an unexpected phone call from her agent. It was a sign that something big had happened. 

“Jumping into tour can be quite a lot, but it’s nice to have friends in the cast that are supportive. It’s a great environment to be around.”...