Disney’s ‘Freaky Friday, the Musical’ opens tonight Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts premiers its first musical in three years
high school’s south auditorium located at 12 E. 18th
St. in Marysville.
Last Friday, this charming auditorium was filled with the hustle and bustle of young actors and stage hands prepping for the evening rehearsal. Nearly all the students were singing and, now that mask mandates have been lifted, their smiles could be seen beaming from across the room.
“It’s been nice to get the kids back into a theater,” said Demeritt. “We didn’t have that at the beginning of the year with ‘Almost, Maine,’ so it’s been good to develop here. There’s only so much you can rehearse in a classroom.”
Sarah Cambra, playing the lead of Ellie, is an experienced performer with lots of kind energy.
“Getting back on stage has been amazing,” Cambra blurted enthusiastically. “I really like all the songs, and being with everyone.”
Love for the show’s music was brought up repeatedly by the cast and crew who described it as upbeat with just the right amount of challenge and fun.
Tickets for “Freaky Friday” are available online at gofan.co/app/school/ca87468 and at the door. General admission is $10, $5 for students, seniors, and members of the military. For more information, call 530-749-6157 or visit charter.mjusd.com.