“Mean Girls” is coming to Summit High School this winter in the form of a musical production put on by the Summit Theatre Company. Following auditions in early September, the cast has spent nearly three months preparing for their upcoming performances on the weekends of Dec. 6–8 and Dec. 13–14. Tickets, which cost $10 for students or senior citizens and $15 for general admission, can be reserved online or purchased at the door.
According to Summit junior Van Russell, who is playing Damian, “Mean Girls” takes on a greater meaning when performed in a high school. The play is a satirical comedy based around teenage drama and social dynamics, and although it is dramatized, the plot rings true to the experiences of many local students.
“It means a lot to share [“Mean Girls”] with high schoolers, especially when the story that it’s telling is a very real thing,” said Russell. “I think that it also shows the message that we generally echo in theater, which is ‘be you.’”
In addition to the relevant themes, “Mean Girls” will feature guest performances from a variety of Summit staff members, including principal Donna Servignat and social studies teacher Marni Spitz.
“I have a hard time thinking anyone wouldn’t come in and come and just be completely blown away,” said Spitz, who will play a tap-dancing lunch lady and Mrs. Heron, the main character’s mom.
While the cast is made up entirely of Summit students and staff, all Bendites are encouraged to attend. So clear your calendars—there is no doubt that Summit Theatre Company will turn this show into one worth seeing.
