Coming this fall

thwarted as they navigate the cliques of East High?

Summer Arts institute programs.

“As the director of Northwest Little Theatre, we are so grateful to return to storytelling after three years of rebuilding theatre arts at Northwest Middle and High schools, and Kernodle Middle,” Luck said. The Northwest theatre arts department is committed to creating and sustaining a professional theatre environment for young artists of all backgrounds and seeks to create positive change in the community through courageous collaboration and socially conscious theatre.”

“High School Musical JR,” an up-beat throwback to the ins and outs of high school drama, is a nostalgic romp for young and old alike! The plot revolves around an audition notice that’s posted for East High’s spring musical, and superstar athlete Troy and science whiz Gabriella secretly want to try out. Will their dreams be

Adapted for young performers, this musical includes favorite “High School Musical” songs such as “Get’cha Head in the Game,” “Stick to the Status Quo,” and “We’re All in This Together.” With its inspiring message of friendship, self-discovery and teamwork, you’ll be singing and cheering along with “High School Musical JR” all the way to opening night and long afterward!

Follow Northwest Little Theatre on Facebook; for sponsorship opportunities or other info, contact Jacob Luck, director, at LuckJ@gcsnc.com.

want to go?

Disney’s “High School Musical JR” will be performed in Northwest High School’s auditorium, 5400 Northwest School Road, on Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29, at 7 p.m., and on Sunday, July 30, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 and will be sold at the door. The musical is presented through special arrangement with, and all materials are provided by, Music Theatre International. have