The Actor's Charitable Theatre Presents Disney's High School Musical
July 31, 2018
By Jenai Richards
Come see what happens as the Actor’s Charitable Theatre (ACT) brings Disney’s High School Musical to the stage at the Bama Theatre in downtown Tuscaloosa, July 27-29.
Based on the 2006 Disney Channel original movie, High School Musical is the story of a group of East High school students including captain of the basketball team, Troy, and new girl, Gabriella and how they must balance life and school when tough decisions arise. In the end, this story reminds you to follow your dreams and to simply be yourself, even when sticking to the status quo may be easier.
Starring as Gabriella is 10th grader, Audrey Ragan Thompson who says that the show teaches an important lesson to people of all ages. “We should all be true to ourselves and not stick to the status quo,” Thompson said.
Jake Williams, sophomore at the University of North Georgia, will be making his directing debut with the ACT who, along with Thompson, says the show is about not being held into status quos. “I think the show deals with insecurities and not knowing who to be,” Williams said. “It also shows us how we can all be ourselves,” he added.
Williams has been working with the ACT for over 10 years and says that it has been amazing getting to direct with the organization for the first time. “It’s a neat experience getting to be on the other side of a production,” Williams said. “It means a lot to be directing such a well-known show,” he added.
Disney’s High School Musical will be performed on July 27 at 7:30pm, July 28 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm, and July 29 at 2:00pm with tickets ranging from $12 to $20. For more information or to order tickets, visit www.theactonline.com or call 205.393.2800.
The ACT invites all media to a special Media Night on Tuesday, July 24th at 6:00pm at the Bama Theatre. The cast of Disney’s High School Musical will perform a small selection from the show and then will be available to media representatives for pictures and interviews.