Keilor Downs College students are preparing to hit the stage with their exciting rendition of Mamma Mia! the musical in May.
Musical director Cat Adey said this year marks the fifth musical at Keilor Downs College.
“We chose Mamma Mia! because we have a lot of kids wanting to be in shows these days so we needed a big ensemble presence,” she said.
“The musical involves the whole school …we wanted to give them all the opportunity to be in it.”
And it’s not just the students who are buzzing with excitement. Cat said ticket sales for the show are doing better than ever.
“We are hoping to pack out the theatre. We only have three shows so it would be great to sell out all three,” she said.
“Up until now we’ve been doing all the shows in our gymnasium and our own tiny drama room, but this is the first time we’re doing it in a theatre. We wanted to give the students an opportunity to have full theatre experience.”
But the real magic of this production lies in the personal journeys of its stars, like Tenzin, who takes on the lead role of Donna.
“Our lead, Donna, is a special story. She was too scared to even audition the first couple of years she was at school,” said Cat.
“She first started with a role in the chorus, then the next year a little solo, and now this year she just went for it and has blown everyone away. That’s what musical theatre does for these kids, it helps their confidence and they shine.”
Mamma Mia! Will be on show at the Ken Thompson Theatre from May 9-11.
