'Grease' Is The Word At Simsbury Summer Theater Event

Simsbury Summer Theater for Youth

SIMSBURY, CT — A classic American play that became an iconic 1978 movie musical will be performed by local youths as part of the Simsbury Summer Theater for Youth program.

Showings of "Grease," will take place Thursday, Aug. 1, Friday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 3, at Simsbury High School, 34 Farms Village Road, Simsbury.

This production was slated for 2020 during the height of the pandemic, with the program finally being resurrected in time for this summer.

Tickets are on sale now online or at the door.

"Grease" is directed by David Addis, a longtime professional in the industry.

This is his third production with Simsbury Summer Theater, but his experience traces back to his days as a student at Simsbury High School.

He is joined by music director Diana Lawler; choreographer Rachel Armstrong; assistant choreographer Travis Reid; and Michelle Taylor, costumer.

This production of Grease is performed by 45 student players, with an additional 12 students on the tech crew roster, making it the largest enrollment of participation for the summer program in recent history.

"This year’s production brings 1959 to life, following the antics of the greaser Burger Palace Boys and the sassy Pink Ladies," wrote the theater program in an announcement.

Simsbury Summer Theatre for Youth is known for exceptional productions of full-scale Broadway musicals, under the direction of talented theater professionals.

For six weeks each summer, it provides a comprehensive, challenging, and fun educational experience for its members.

It is open to incoming ninth-grade students (or age 14 by August of the current year) through age 22.

The organization is a nonprofit, private community theater organization committed to allowing young adults to learn, create, express, and enjoy theater, both on and off stage.

Tickets may be purchased by visiting https://www.simsburysummertheatre.org/ or at the door. Cash, check, and Venmo accepted. Adult admission is $15. Students and Senior admission is $10.

For more information on Simsbury Summer Theater for Youth, click on this link.