Set construction underway for 'High School Musical, 2: On Stage!' at Highlands
Set construction is on schedule at Highlands High School for the spring musical production of “High School Musical 2: On Stage!”
Highlands musical director Michael Zeiler said a team of about 10 volunteers constructed the multi-level set in about 16 days.
Co-tech director Mark Loya spent 16 hours programming the animated lighting design, Zeiler said.
“These productions are only possible due to the hard work and passion of the production staff and students,” Zeiler said.
About 150 students from the high school art and choral departments volunteered for 10 days on the set, under the direction of teachers Teresa Emeloff and Renee Yoder.
Zeiler said the musical theme is similar to a modern-day “Romeo and Juliet” and delivers a message of friendship.
A cast of 56 will take the stage Friday through Sunday.
More than 250 pieces of lumber were used to construct the set and props include a volcano, waterfall, oversized moon and country club setting.
The musical will be performed at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the high school.
Joyce Hanz is a native of Charleston, S.C. and is a features reporter covering the Pittsburgh region. She majored in media arts and graduated from the University of South Carolina. She can be reached at jhanz@triblive.com
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