HORSHAM College students will perform Happy Days for this year’s production.
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Student Liam Robertson, who will play Richie Cunningham said school musicals was a great chance to get to know new people and bond over a shared interest.
“Having this opportunity to play such an iconic role that many people have grown up watching is very exciting and daunting, but it is surely bound to be lots of fun,” he said.
Liam said after the cast get their scripts, rehearsals would be in full swing.
“It takes a lot of time to put together a show that looks and sounds amazing,” he said.
“Hours of work goes in behind the scenes, whether it be constructing sets or spending days perfecting lines or songs.
“We rehearse every Wednesday and every second Friday after school.
“It is a big commitment but it is completely worth every hour spent rehearsing.”
Ruby Risson, who will play Pinky, said she grew up watching Happy Days.
“It’s such a fun, happy musical with great songs,” she said.
“I’m playing the role of sassy, feminist Pinky and I come back to Wisconsin after a lot of travelling.
“I decide that I finally want to settle down and have a family.”
Ruby said being involved in a production was a big commitment, but it was worth it.
“It’s the risk you take, but you make so many new friends and they become your second family,” she said.
“Opening night is always the most stressful and exciting night – we make mistakes, we learn, we laugh, and we do it again every night.
“Doing musicals is such a great opportunity and I would encourage anyone – no matter if they are in year 7 or year 12 – to get involved.
“I know that being on stage can be scary, but there are so many ways to get involved.
“It’s always something that brightens up my year.”
Oscar O’Brien, who will play Fonzie, said he loved performing on stage.
“The thing I like most about the character is how he always looks out for the little guy,” he said.
“I’m very excited to take on this role as it’s very different from anything I’ve done before.”
Oscar said he was looking forward to show week.
“We basically spend the whole week rehearsing and performing – it’s all worth it in the end,” he said.
Director Emily Friedrichsen thanked Horsham Harley-Davidson and Cafe Red Cherry for signing on as sponsors of this year’s show.
The show will open on August 16 and run for three performances.
