The Huntsville High School (HHS) production of Rock of Ages wrapped up last week garnering a standing ovation from the ‘small town’ crowd each night.
“We got a standing ovation every night and usually the standing ovation started even before they had the bows,” said Ian McTavish, HHS teacher and co-director of Rock of Ages. “It was just wonderful to see the audience reaction to it.”
The audience’s enthusiasm for the musical was reflected in the ticket sales as well. Although the final numbers aren’t available yet, McTavish says they have covered all their production costs and have enough money left over to continue to finance the Leadership in the Arts scholarship for the next two years.
In addition to the 35-member student cast and the five-person stage band, many people worked behind the scenes to bring the show to the stage. The program, which you can see here, lists the many, many talented people who volunteered their time and expertise. McTavish would also like to thank hairstylist, Tanya Blain from Crimson Dawn, for styling the big ’80s hair for the production.
What can we look forward to next? McTavish isn’t giving much information in that regard. The group won’t mount another large musical until 2019 so McTavish has some time to decide.
“I have some ideas of musicals I am going to check out,” he said. “What I try to do is listen to the sound track and whatever musical I end up falling in love with that’s it. I’ve got a couple of shows I am going to try to see some productions of to see what I really like. I keep it secret until I figure it out.”
Photos courtesy of Wilf McQuinn
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Mary Spring says
Congratulations to the cast and crew of this production. The show was great to watch and it is nice to see that the arts is alive and well at Huntsville High School!
Cheryl Wagg says
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CAST BAND CREW OF ROCK OF AGES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you did OUTSTANDING!!!!! I Have been to musicals but THIS ONE TAKES THE CAKE!!!!! Your dedication and hard work sure paid off. cant find enough words to say how GREAT you did!!!! I HOPE we can buy DVD on your musical. YOU have some wonderful actors, singers, dancers, and band members who all out did themselves for sure. who ever did not attend sure missed out on a great SHOW.
Angel Benn says
Fantastic show! Couldn’t believe the talented cast. Looking forward to the next one.