By: Valery Warner, Ariana Rojak, and Aiden Nelson
March 8, 2021
Last week, we previewed everything that Mr. Kaspar’s crew was preparing for the upcoming musical, Freaky Friday.
Today, we will preview the musical aspect of Freaky Friday with band director Mr. Sean Sullivan.
To set a timeline, similar to the crew and cast, this year’s musical pit has been rehearsing for a little over five months. With the play being performed at the end of this week, there is much excitement for all of the practice and preparation to pay off.
Sullivan is no Spring chicken when it comes to preparing his pit for shows, but his energy level and expectations consistently remain high.
“I say the same thing every year. I am the most excited about the process of getting from day one to opening night. Watching and hearing the improvement over time of musicianship, character development, set construction, stage/lighting design, vocals, acting, etc., is what really makes this exciting. It’s all about the process of getting the show up and running.”
In a year of expecting the unexpected, Brooklyn High School’s drama and musical departments rose to the challenge yet again. Teachers and students, alike, had decisions to make, and because of these decisions, hard work, and commitment, the group persevered and is ready for opening night this Thursday, March 11.
The musical pit is ready to perform the music from Disney’s Freaky Friday, and Sullivan believes that they are ready for the bright lights.
“This week is our final preparation, but we are ready. It’s an exciting week when all of this comes together.”
It is time to hear the pit rock out to Freaky Friday classics such as, “I Got This” and “Today and Everyday” along with many more hits.
This musical debuts on Thursday, March 11, and concludes on March 13. In-person viewing is limited, but Freaky Friday will be streamed live online.
Good luck, Mr. Sullivan; your pit will do great. Now, rock out!
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