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‘Tarzan the Musical’ debuts at the Red Lion Area Senior High School

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To the cast and crew of “Tarzan the Musical” at the Red Lion Area Senior High School, March Madness does not mean basketball, it means their long-awaited performances. The cast has been practicing since January for these performances.

The show, which debuted for the first time in York County on March 6 at the Red Lion Area Senior High School.

The musical is based on the popular Disney movie “Tarzan” which follows the story of a human boy who was raised by a family of apes in the jungle.

“It is not a traditional musical.” said Hannah Kirsch, a junior at Red Lion and a part of the ensemble for the musical. “When you ask someone about musicals, they think of something like ‘Grease,’ not ‘Tarzan.’”

This musical has set many precedents in the Red Lion theater. According to Allyson Ayres, the musical producer, this is the first year that Tarzan has been performed in a high school in all of York County. Also, this is the first time that Red Lion is having cast fly.

The stage crew, led by senior Logan Arnold, has been working hard to maintain the three new flying systems that were installed this year.

“We have to make sure that we have the flying down flat,” Arnold said.

Allison Thomas, the junior who plays the leading lady Jane, has enjoyed her experience with the musical. She participates in show choir, mixed chorus, and concert choir at Red Lion. She also has a passion for acting and “Tarzan” is her thirteenth production. She is excited to have a lead role.

“I get the chance to experience having a lead role and to get out of the shell I didn’t know I have,” Thomas said.

She is also enjoying the chance to spend time with the rest of the cast.

“I try to have at least one bonding moment with everyone on the cast. I like to think of the musical cast as a mini family,” Thomas said.

The cast is made up of over one hundred students from the high school, junior high school, and elementary schools in Red Lion. The cast of apes includes students of all ages, in fact some younger students also have lead roles. Sarah Foess, a seventh grader from the junior high, played young Terk in the musical. Young Tarzan was also portrayed by Justin Danner, a second grader, and Duncan McQueen, a fifth grader.


The last day to see the show is Saturday with two shows, one at 2:00 p.m. and an encore at 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be bought at the door.

 


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