Stourport schoolchildren preparing to perform Disney magic for audiences
Stourport High School will be rocking to the sound of Disney’s High School Musical when talented students take to the stage next month.
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The upbeat romantic comedy, which can be seen on Wednesday and Thursday, December 4 and 5,at 7pm, was chosen through a student vote and features a 60-strong cast and behind-the-scenes support.
Year 11 student Toby Smith plays the part of Troy Bolton, star captain of the school’s basketball team, who falls for nerdy beauty Gabrielle Montez, performed by Daisy Innes-Davies from Year 10,during a holiday.
On their return, they audition for the school musical, facing opposition from other students, notably the envious Sharpay Evans played by Year 9 student Izzy Hale.
Balancing basketball and academic studies with their bid for a place in the spotlight, Troy and Gabrielle set off a chain of events that puts the whole school into a musical frenzy.
Head of performing arts Lily Crumpton, who is supporting back stage, said: “It’s a fast-moving, funproduction which showcases the dedication of our young performers. We are immensely proud oftheir commitment to this exciting venture.”
She added thanks to The Monday Night Group for technical assistance and to parents for theirsupport. The show features guitarist Year 10 student Harvey-James Gibson with James Soames also from Year 10 taking the reigns as stage manager.
Drama teacher Stacie Palmer-Young and head of film and media studies Peter Holland are directing the production with choreography by dance teacher Sam Nelson. Tickets are available via the ParentPay system or from school.
