Forget Snapchat and TikTok. Go away, SAT tutors. No need to worry about COVID or climate change.
Last night, dozens of Staples High School students enjoyed a good old-fashioned dance-a-thon.
The dance-a-thon begins.
The back-to-the-’50s kids were Staples Players. From 8 p.m. till midnight, they filled the main courtyard for a fundraiser. Actors and tech crew solicited pledges, for each hour they danced.
And this was real dancing. No grinding allowed.
Highlights included the male ensemble performing “Greased Lightning” — twice. The DJ loved it so much, he wants tickets to the next show.
Which is, of course, “Grease.”
After 18 months away from a full mainstage production, Players enjoyed getting together to dance. They also hoped to raise $40,000, to cover the cost of sets, costumes and much more. With canceled shows — and limited audiences looming due to the Delta variant — the dance-a-thon was crucial. (Donations are still being accepted; click here.)
Show dates are November 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m., and November 14 and 20 at 3 p.m. Tickets go on sale October 23 at www.StaplesPlayers.com. For more details, follow Players on Facebook and Instagram.
(All photos/Kerry Long)
I had the absolute privilege of being a chaperone last night and these kids are next level talented and SO much fun! Their energy and sense of community was incredible to witness – not to mention the sneak peeks into some of their Grease musical numbers!! Can’t wait to support cast and crew on stage in November!
That really looks like it was a fun time. I think Dan mentioned once that Christopher Lloyd, (1958 graduate) was instrumental in forming the Staples Players.