Exhibit gives backstage peek at 'Phantom'
NORWICH – The Norwich High School Musical Club will present a behind-the-scenes look at its production of “The Phantom of the Opera” starting July 8 at the Chenango County Council of the Arts.
“Behind the Mask: A Backstage Tour” will give the public a chance to see the inner workings of the musical that was staged this past April and will give those who didn’t see the show a chance to view the scenery, props and costumes.
According to Matthew Grenier, the show’s light and set designer, there were multiple reasons to display the exhibit in such a manner. “The show was sold out all three nights ... this is a chance to see it without having seen it,” said Grenier. “You get to see what it takes the Musical Club to put on a show ... to go backstage.”
“We had an excellent audience turn-out for our musical back in April,” said NHS Musical Director Mark Sands. “We wanted to provide a unique, behind-the-scenes experience.” “Phantom” was Sands’ 18th production at the high school.
The display will also act as a fundraiser for the Musical Club. Grenier said there will be around 200 photographs of the show and up to 50 of them will be for sale. Revenue will go to the booster club.
According to Justin Sawyer, a Norwich senior and member of the Musical Club for two years, the exhibit shows off all of the work that’s put into a performance. “People won’t believe how big [the exhibit] is until they see it,” he said.
Grenier put in over 500 hours on the show, but insists that it certainly wasn’t a one man project. “I’m just lucky to have kids as talented as these,” said Grenier. “The show was so good because the kids have gotten such a good music education.”
At a board of education meeting this week, it was announced that the music program will face numerous changes to both staff and scheduling. Grenier believes this exhibit will show the community how important the music program is for students. “So many people have told me how much they enjoyed this show,” he explained. “If you want to see more, keep supporting the program.”
An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 8 with live re-enactments by some of the show’s performers. For more information, contact the Council of the Arts at 336-2787 or online at www.chenangoarts.org.
“Behind the Mask: A Backstage Tour” will give the public a chance to see the inner workings of the musical that was staged this past April and will give those who didn’t see the show a chance to view the scenery, props and costumes.
According to Matthew Grenier, the show’s light and set designer, there were multiple reasons to display the exhibit in such a manner. “The show was sold out all three nights ... this is a chance to see it without having seen it,” said Grenier. “You get to see what it takes the Musical Club to put on a show ... to go backstage.”
“We had an excellent audience turn-out for our musical back in April,” said NHS Musical Director Mark Sands. “We wanted to provide a unique, behind-the-scenes experience.” “Phantom” was Sands’ 18th production at the high school.
The display will also act as a fundraiser for the Musical Club. Grenier said there will be around 200 photographs of the show and up to 50 of them will be for sale. Revenue will go to the booster club.
According to Justin Sawyer, a Norwich senior and member of the Musical Club for two years, the exhibit shows off all of the work that’s put into a performance. “People won’t believe how big [the exhibit] is until they see it,” he said.
Grenier put in over 500 hours on the show, but insists that it certainly wasn’t a one man project. “I’m just lucky to have kids as talented as these,” said Grenier. “The show was so good because the kids have gotten such a good music education.”
At a board of education meeting this week, it was announced that the music program will face numerous changes to both staff and scheduling. Grenier believes this exhibit will show the community how important the music program is for students. “So many people have told me how much they enjoyed this show,” he explained. “If you want to see more, keep supporting the program.”
An opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 8 with live re-enactments by some of the show’s performers. For more information, contact the Council of the Arts at 336-2787 or online at www.chenangoarts.org.
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