BACKSTAGE PASS
‘Rock of Ages’ literally rocked audiences Feb. 22-23
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Courtesy photo: Lisa Cappiello
Seniors involved in Rock of Ages include (from left) Lucy Sullivan, Joelynn Petrie, Abi Cubbage, Aidan Hunt, Holden Wilson, Takota Hammond, Cierra Bridges, Kenadee Bott and Sadie Wenzel.
After two hard months of work, the Powell High School Theatre Department put on Rock of Ages Feb. 22-23. The production starred student performers Aidan Hunt, Grant Dillivan and Lucy Sullivan.
This production featured ‘80s rock hits such as Twisted Sister’s “I Wanna Rock,” Europe’s “The Final Countdown” and Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’.”
The production was open to the community and in general was well received and enjoyed.
“I love musicals, so (I) expected to like it,” audience member Mrs. Theresa Bratt said. “It exceeded my expectations.”
Such comments were all that could be heard after the performance. Being involved in the production (I was Drew/Wolfgang), I have heard many comments about how it went.
“I knew it was going to be good,” stage manager Sadie Wenzel said. “I think this play was one of the best that we have done and I’m so glad that this was my final play.”
Junior Ashlyn Aguirre operates a power drill during “strike” (set breakdown) after starring as Sherrie in Rock of Ages.
This will most likely be the last play for the 2018-19 school year. That means it is the last play for more than just Wenzel. Likewise it is the final play for seniors Kenadee Bott, Holden Wilson, Lucy Sullivan, Aidan Hunt, Cierra Bridges, Abigail Cubbage and Takota Hammond, as long as none of them overstay their welcome at PHS.
Allegedly being one of the best plays Powell High School has ever done, it will be hard to top in years to come.
“This is a really good play and we are going to do our best to top it in the future,” said junior Nic Fulton, who portrayed narrator Lonny, who some say stole the show with his unique brand of humor and creative interpretation of the role. “Each play is unique and it isn’t about being better than the last one it is about telling a new story.”
This sets a positive tone for plays in years to come. Regardless, this year’s production seems to have an overall amazing review, some might even say it rocked.
Brandon Preator • Mar 1, 2019 at 12:28 pm
Rock of Ages ROCKED! I have enjoyed many of the plays Mr. Hunt and his students have presented, but I don’t remember EVER leaving the auditorium as pumped as I was that night. It was so fun! I was singing, shouting and whistling the whole night (I’m pretty sure the people in from of me hated me). So many great moments and laughs and oddities….well done team, BRAVO!