The Future of Theater Looks Bright in HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at The Barn Playhouse

Rebecca Caprio and Brooks Inciardi star as Gabriella Montez and Troy Bolton in the Dramateurs’ production of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL.

Every once in awhile, a playhouse will devote their stage to a young people’s production. That is the case in HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at The Barn, where the oldest performers have just graduated from high school. It is often in these productions where the most joy is found, because one can’t help but be happy watching the next generation of theater sing their hearts out.

Directed by Rory Zummo, with musical direction by Nancy Chronister and choreography by Jill Fazzini, Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL revolves around Troy (Brooks Inciardi) and Gabriella (Rebecca Caprio). Troy is the star of his school’s basketball team, while new-to-East High Gabriella quickly proves herself as a star in Science class. Finding that they both love to sing, they decide to try out for the musical. But they have to watch out for Sharpay (Emily Fry) and Ryan (Brendan Hopkins), who have always had the lead parts in everything they ever did. The expressive acting of Inciardi, comedic skills of Hopkins, and beautiful singing voices of Caprio and Fry make these four leads a force to be reckoned with.

The Wildcats of East High celebrate their victory in the Dramateurs’ production of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL.

While a show can’t exist without its main characters, this HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL is truly bolstered by its supporting cast and ensemble. Tyrone Lackey (Chad), Amber Mangabat (Taylor), Richard Fusco (Zeke), Amanda Lamphere (Martha), Christian Ortiz (Jack), Katie Gingerich (Kelsi), Mariah Mulhare (Ms. Darbus), Stephen Waters (Coach Bolton), Emily Aron, Grant Hopkins, Maddie Markell, Zach Reynolds, Sarah Shin, Kim Stratoti, Chris Waters, Kimberly Wilczynski, and Jessica Yates, together with Inciardi, Caprio, Fry, and Brendan Hopkins make a truly wonderful cast. You could physically see their confidence growing as the night progressed, culminating in “Counting on You” and “When There Was Me And You.”

The Wildcats Basketball team tries to get their head in the game in the Dramateurs’ production of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL.

So if you’re nostalgic for a trip back to your youth, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL at The Barn Playhouse is just the ticket.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
Book by David Simpatico
Music Adapted, Arranged, and Produced by Bryan Louiselle
Directed by Rory Zummo
July 20-28, 2012
The Dramateurs, Inc.
at The Barn Playhouse
1600 Christopher St
Jeffersonville, PA 19403
610-539-BARN
www.barnplayhouse.org

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Kelly Thunstrom

Kelly Thunstrom is a longtime devotee of the arts. She was a dancer for over 10 years in Wilkes-Barre and was in many dance and theatrical productions throughout high school and college. She graduated from Kutztown University with a degree in Elementary Education, but is also certified in Middle School Social Studies and Secondary English. After teaching for over a decade, she is now focusing full-time on writing. Kelly is an e-commerce copywriter in King of Prussia; the founder of her own book review blog, 1776books.blogspot.com; a contributing reviewer to Bookloons.com; and the educational writer for the Summit Series for Families website. She has been writing for Stage since February of 2011.

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