Senior Spotlight: Grace Chermack of Wayzata

Name: Grace Chermack

Age: 17

School: Wayzata High School

School activities you've been involved in: Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Student Council, Drama Club, Peace leader (welcomes freshman to school).

How long have you been in theater: "I've been in plays since sixth grade at Wayzata West Middle School. In high school I've been in productions since I was freshman."

Describe the character you play in Brigadoon: Grace plays Meg Brockie, a dairy vendor with a taste for gentlemanly companionship, who takes a liking to one of the American tourists who wander into the town of Brigadoon where she lives. "Meg is definitely the comic relief. She is determined to find the love of her life and won't be sitting around to wait for him to come to her."

What has been most challenging with your latest production: "There's a lot of work in this musical, lots of running around on and off the stage and lots of singing and dancing so you have to use good breath support. I've learned a lot about comedic timing from this role."

What are you future aspirations: "After high school I'd like to major in music and my top choice for college is Drake University in Iowa."

Grace added that the "this is a classic musical that everyone will enjoy. It's unique and has authentic Scottish dance and music," she said.

Brigadoon runs Thursday, Nov. 10, through Saturday, Nov. 12, and Thursday, Nov. 17, through Saturdayday, Nov. 19, at the Wayzata High School Auditorium. Evening performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 19, matinee is at 2 p.m.

Get a sneak peek to preview the fun music and lively dance of this classic musical. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens age 62 and over and $10 for students.