PHOTOS: Backstage With the Cast and Crew at Grease Jr.

Family and friends showed up Friday night for the first showing of "Grease" at the .

Director Ed Tholl, a special education teacher in the district, directed his fourth show, and said this production was slightly more advanced than previous shows, requiring "heightened acting, strong vocals, and even the setting and lighting."

The cast and crew, which had been practicing since September, took some moments aside before their first show on Friday night to pose for some photos before stepping on stage.

remain: Saturday at 2 p.m., the following Firday at 7 p.m. and next Saturday at 2 p.m. again.