By Peter Kemp
Eltham Little Theatre
High School Musical
Season: July 1 – 16
Disney’s High School Musical JR centres on the blooming relationship between Troy, a high school jock and Gabriella, the new smart girl at the school. They meet on a family vacation and become attracted to each other while singing in a karaoke competition. Rediscovering each other at school, their relationship, and their surprise decision to audition together for the school show are thwarted by the school’s current leading lady, Sharpay and Troy and Gabriella’s well-remaining friends. Finally, Gabriella and Troy find a way to be themselves and are rewarded with the lead roles in the school show.
Full of catchy songs and exciting dance routines, this musical explores issues of friendship, first love, and acceptance.
Behind the Scenes
The production of a play involves far more people than just the actors on the stage. For example, theatre companies need set builders, backstage crew, backstage management, costume making, front of house helpers, technical crew, biobox/lighting and sound technicians.
All these functions are provided by an army of volunteers.
Why do it?
If you have just moved into an area, retired and looking for something to do, wishing to make new friends? Well try helping out at your local theatre.
It is an extremely rewarding experience, it builds new friendships, it enables you to utilise existing skills as well as developing new ones. It is a lot of fun and laughs and enjoy being part of a production which brings joy to the many people who attend performances.
Theatres in your area.
Lilydale:
Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre – 9735 1777 Office hours Monday, Tuesday and Friday between 9am and 2pm.
The Basin:
The Basin Theatre – 1300 784 668
Croydon:
The CPP Community Theatre – 0447 014 584 between 1pm and 3pm
Eltham:
Eltham Little Theatre – 0411 713 095
Ferntree Gully:
The 1812 Theatre – 9758 3964
