Review of High School Musical Jr.
Skyler Powers
This Junior High production of High School Musical Junior was an enjoyable time. The singing and the quality of the music were solid overall. Now, considering individual performances, some students stood out specifically. Melina Settineri’s portrayal of the drama queen, Sharpay Evans, was great; the attitude and feistiness of the character was really spot on. The coach character (Ethan Lunas), and the theater instructor, Ms. Darbus (Amber Brayton) were also portrayed well.
All of the songs were done well. Some of the best songs included “Get’cha Head in The Game,” “Bop To The Top,” and “Stick To The Status Quo.” These songs were topped off with great dances choreographed by Homer’s very own freshman, Isabella Sprague. The use of costumes was also great, with many changes for many characters. For example, Sharpay Evans changed her outfits many times throughout the show swiftly and with taking little notice. Other characters did this as well, such as Ryan Evans (portrayed by Stephen Gilbert). The use of existing props was also creative, especially in the bows at the conclusion of the performance.
Lastly, this review wouldn’t be complete without crediting the students who played Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez (Adam Brown and Madelyn Kilmer). The singing from these two was great, especially from Kilmer. The acting in general was also good, with Brown portraying the not-just-a-basketball player nearly perfectly. Overall, this musical was a good time. The acting, music, and choreography were solid with some stand-out performances that I’ll definitely remember when going to future Homer Junior High School productions.
