North Montgomery High School has turned back the calendar to 1959 and transformed its auditorium into Rydell High for its spring musical presentation of Grease.
A talented cast will bring large dance numbers, familiar tunes, and teenage romance to life today through Sunday.
The storyline centers around Danny Zuko, the smooth leader of the T-Birds, who falls in love with Sandy Dombrowski. The antics of a high school love affair go full circle as Danny (sophomore Crew Cole) tries to woo Sandy (senior Sophie Morris) while keeping his tough-guy reputation. Sandy is initially turned off by Danny’s tough guy act but must decide if she truly likes the rogue while believing there is a mild-mannered side to the heartthrob.
Kenickie (sophomore Kyle Ratliff) is Danny’s best friend and second in command of the T-Birds. He has his own relationship problems with Rizzo (Jordan Huff), the leader of the Pink Ladies.
There are nearly 80 students involved in the show.
“The audience will see high energy along with familiar music, singing and dancing,” said Ratliff, who has entertained audiences on the school stage and at the Vanity Theater. “Grease is a well-known show and people know what to expect. We have the talent to make the show stand out.”
Cole, who also has appeared in previous school productions, enjoys being Danny.
“Danny is a cool guy, and it has been a fun role for me to play,” Cole said. “I get to mix it up with the Pink Ladies and the T-Birds, which is fun because our cast is so talented.”
For Morris, Grease is her 14th school production, and she is enjoying every minute.
“Sandy is a goodie-two-shoes, kind of like me, and she is a hopeless romantic,” Morris said. “This is my first serious role and I have had fun learning how to portray Sandy. I have always had lighter roles, but Sandy is both serious and sometimes sad. That has been new for me.”
Mike Melvin and Megan Burk are directing the production.
Shows are at 7 p.m. today and. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10 adults and $7 students.
