John Cabot students and staff have had an electrifying time presenting five performances of the all-time favourite musical, Grease.
With infectious 1950s style dance numbers, iconic songs, and strong, charismatic leads for Danny, Sandy, the Pink Ladies and T Birds characters, Grease certainly is the word!
Teenagers Danny Zuko (T Bird) and Sandy Dumbrowski fall in love over the summer, only to realise that they attend the same high school.
While navigating school and romance, they struggle to reconcile their different personas – the T Birds and Pink Ladies – before ultimately coming together at the end of the production in the recognisable song ‘We Go Together’.
Sandy performed by Asha Kaur and Matilda Moore (Year 10) and Danny performed by George Ryan (Year 10), have been brought to life with energy and enthusiasm.
The production featured a cast and crew of over 70 students spanning Years 7 to 11, and was performed over three nights to packed houses, with two additional matinee performances to pupils from local primaries including Two Mile Hill Primary, The Park Primary and Air Balloon Primary School.
The music to this fabulous musical extravaganza was played by an exceptional five-piece live band featuring students from Years 9-11.
Charlotte Grierson, Curriculum Leader for Performing Arts, said: “We began auditions for the production in September and were overwhelmed by the number of students who wished to showcase their talent, making casting the show quite challenging!
“It has been fabulous to watch the well-known script and storyline come to life over the last few months with costume and staging. Having the privilege of a live band and slick backstage and technical team of students, really makes the show a fantastic team effort all round.
“I truly hope that this is an experience the students will not forget.”
