Bozeman High School’s music and theatre department will present Grease with a three-night run at the Willson Auditorium. The famous musical’s school version, by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, will be presented Friday through Sunday, November 8th–10th at 7pm each evening.
Grease is the classic rock n’ roll ‘50s musical by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the film starring Olivia Newton John and John Travolta which was based upon the 1971 play of the same name. The production will pay homage to the iconic film with the help of Hawk TV, an in-school broadcast station run by Bozeman High’s film class.
The play is revved up with heart and humor and centers around teenagers struggling to discover who they are as individuals. Director Stacie McKiernan says, “Everyone in this play is struggling to be who they really are, so they put on facades to protect themselves. It is the classic high school experience.”
Technical director Michael Hillenius who runs the Willson Auditorium created an amazing set to emphasize the facades depicted in the sh7w. It is the first time the high school students have started rehearsals with a complete set thanks to the hard work Hillenius and his crew devoted over the summer.
Musical Director Jacob Malczyk, Bozeman High’s choir teacher, lends his amazing talents to the strong vocal team. The magical voices of “Danny” played by senior Layton Henry and “Sandy” played by senior Rachel Simpson will melt your heart and soul.
Grease has an approximate run time of 90 minutes with a 10-minute intermission. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. Advance tickets are available at Cactus Records, as well as at the door
