"Grease" Receives Standing Ovation

"I'm so proud of them!" said Director Sanjay Chandani of the Junior High Elective Class members in their production of Grease. It was a huge success. The actors did two performances one in the afternoon for the school and a night performance for the parents and guests. The evening performance had a great turnout and received a standing ovation. Born to Hand Jive, Grease Lightning, We Go Together and Summer Nights brought the house down!

 

After performing for the student body, actors were available on stage for a Q&A. Students asked the actors about the choreography, how they stayed in character for such a long time, and did she really kiss Danny Zuko on the cheek among many others. Choreographer Cindy Hygate was delighted with the actors' growth in picking up complex choreography between the first rehearsals and the final performances. Musical Director Geoffrey Fontaine said, "The commitment to additional after-school rehearsals and as well as going over the songs during muncho and lunch really paid off." Director Sanjay Chandani was thrilled; "This was a prop-and-costume-heavy show and the actors had to crew their own show, wear head-set mics for the first time, and stay in character for an hour and 45 minutes. I am truly proud of the hard work they put in and the success the actors reaped."