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.