The Fine Arts Building at Caldwell County High School was the site for the presentation of “High School Musical” over the weekend.
The choral and theater department at the high school have been preparing to present this well-known musical to the community for several weeks, for the 3 performances with the first one held Friday night. There was a big turnout for the opening night with high reviews from those in attendance. WPKY was in attendance Friday night and was able to talk with 2 of the main characters after the program and also provide pictures.
Makenna Chambliss played the part of Gabriella and Addison Heppner played the role of Troy. Chambliss shared this was her first time to be in a school musical.
click to download audioChambliss explained how she was able to learn her part.
click to download audioChambliss shared her thoughts after the first performance.
click to download audioHeppner played Troy, who was the star of the basketball team, and this was also the first time for him to be in a musical. He shared his favorite part and most difficult thing about being in the musical.
click to download audioHeppner has been in the band for several years and was the field commander this year, but doing a vocal part of music was new for him.
click to download audioHeppner added he was excited about opening night and wasn’t too nervous.
click to download audioRebecca Robards was the director for the musical and was very pleased with opening night.
