The Arcadia Stage Theatre Company is back with another play after they set the stage on fire last year with two blockbuster plays, Peter and the Starcatcher and Mamma Mia.  This semester, they are showing Grease on November 10th, 11th, and 12th at 7 p.m. 

Arcadia High School’s (AHS) Grease is based on the 1978 movie of the same name. It tells the story of Sandy, who has just joined a new high school as a senior. She realizes the boy she had her summer fling with goes to her new school. However, this guy isn’t the same one she fell in love with. We see their relationship develop into a classic and loveable high school love story.

 The lead male “Danny” is played by senior Kevin Wu, and the lead female “Sandy” is played by senior Ariel Alcazar. Other lead characters include “Rizzo” played by AHS senior Katie Siriani, “Kenickie” played by senior Jared Daniels, and “Marty” played by senior  Amber Comanescu.

“Grease is a musical about high school kids in the 1950s set in the Rydell High School; it is full of dance and songs,”said AHS’ Advanced Theatre senior Peter Yan. 

The students have been preparing since early August when they had a boot camp to prepare and audition for their desired roles.  After the roles were decided, they started daily rehearsals during lunch and after school. 

“We have rehearsals daily after school which include acting days, choreography days, and music rehearsals,” said senior AHS’ theatre student Amber Comanescu. 

To promote their production, members of the theatre have put up posters in just about every single classroom, as well as around the entire city. They have also been posting about the play on multiple social media platforms. 

If you are interested in attending this play, tickets are available on their website or through any Intermediate or Advanced Theatre student. The tickets are currently on sale for  $10 for any AHS student and $15 for general admission. 

The cast believes that Grease is looking to be an absolute extravaganza. With the immense preparation from the members of the theatre and the play’s interesting plot, many are excited to see this play be performed at our own school.

Photos Courtesy of Lauryn Chao and Arcadia Stage Theatre Company