Lalor Secondary College students are gearing up to present High School Musical Jr later this year.
The production features a cast of 40 students from years 7-12, who have been practicing since April.
Under the guidance of teacher and production coordinator, Olivia Cirillo, the students have not only learned their lines and songs but also choreographed the dances themselves.
High School Musical Jr is an adaptation of the popular Disney movie, High School Musical.
It tells the story of high school students breaking free from stereotypes and cliques to explore new interests and talents.
The Lalor show will feature 10 group songs and a few duets, and students will perform singing, dancing, and acting.
For this show, the students have also created the props and set pieces themselves.
Ms Cirillo said this approach gives students a sense of ownership and agency over the production.
“(This show) is definitely a highlight of the year for a lot of them. And yeah, I think as we get closer to the show coming up, the excitement is definitely building,” Ms Cirillo said.
The performances will occur on Thursday, August 22, and Friday, August 23, at 7.30 pm at Plenty Range Arts and Convention Centre in South Morang.
Details at www.pracc.com.au/tickets.
Anne Parisianne
