The 50s came to life during West Muskingum Vocal Booster’s spring musical, Grease directed by Josh Whetstone, West Muskingum High School’s choral director. Show times were March 14 through 16.
This is the second time the production has graced the West Muskingum stage. The first was in 2012.
Members of the cast included: Ashton Skoutelas (Danny Zuko), Alana Gebhart (Sandy Dumbrowski), Sarah Whetstone (Betty Rizzo), Lucas Stant (Kenickie), Jase Agin (Roger), Madysen Grimm (Marty), Hugh Snyder (Sonny Latierri/Teen Angel), Porter Rouan (Doody), Evelyn Ruetz (Jan), Stella Joseph (Frenchy), Abby Robbins (Patty Simcox), Lilah Check (Cha-Cha [Charlene Digregorio]/ Featured Dancer), Nash Ryan (Vince Fontaine), Jordan Carter (Johny Casino), Iris McFarland (Miss Lynch), Theodore Goodman (Eugene), Mickayla Lando (Eugene/Radio Voice/ Featured Dancer), Aubrey Edgar (Featured Dancer), and Alli Whetstone (Featured Dancer). Peyton Brow, Paige Lilly, Audrey Malone, Frankie Niles, Jane Patty, Quinn Snider, and Zoey Zimmerman all made up the ensemble.
The production team included: Executive Director/Vocal Director, Joshua Whetstone; Choreographer, Johanna Whetstone; Scenic Director, Justin Harstine; Construction, Jeremy and Candice Ryan; Costume Mistress, Ashley Linger
Seamstress Crew, Michelle Check; Technical Directors, Jeremy and Candice Ryan; Assistant Director, Jenn Holub; Tech Crew/Filmography, Andrew Silvia; Assistant Filmography, Joesph Miller; Spotlight, Dylon Brown & Sydney Bollinger; Stage Manager, Addison Barks; Assistant Stage Manager, Caroline Smith; Back Stage, and Kristy Zhang and Mason Moody.
Helping to bring the musical to life in a big way by lending their musical talent were members of the orchestra: Pit Director, Andrew Ruetz; Piano, Rita Mohler; Clarinet, Tenor Sax, Flute, Darci Robinson; Trumpet, Rick Montgomery; Guitar, Austin McLeary; Bass, Michael Border; and Percussion, Jake Wheeler.
