By Olivia Condous
A Melton high school is putting on a musical performance that explores the journey of growing up and self-discovery, but with a spooky twist.
Staughton College will present their production of The Horde on September 1 and 2, an original musical that features zombies as a way to discuss the trials and tribulations of adolescence.
Performing arts coordinator Riley Beech, who is also the writer of the musical, said the college wanted to do something out of the “usual” for a school production.
“It has been so long for us since we did a production… And for whatever reason, the zombie thing is what I landed on, but it’s actually a bit of a social satire,” Mr Beech said.
“It’s really about kids just learning who they are, in a world where the adults freak out about all their actions,
“High school is a time for a lot of self discovery, which is often very hard when there’s this challenge of the way someone is perceived, versus who they really are.”
The production cast includes students from across the year levels of 7 through to 12, with students also working behind the scenes in choreography, direction, photography, stage crew and more.
Mr Beech said audiences can expect a creative production with plenty of humour, as well as song and dance numbers.
“We’re very excited, the kids are absolutely pumped about the whole thing and really keen to put on a really strong show.”
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