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<P>The Ballston Spa Middle School’s drama club, Launching Pad Productions, is in
rehearsal for this year’s production of <I><STRONG>Grease: School
Version</STRONG></I>. Re-written for a general audience by the original writers,
Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, this abridged version retains the fun-loving spirit
and immortal songs that make <I>Grease</I> a favorite among rock and roll fans
of <STRONG>all ages</STRONG>.</P>
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<P>Featuring a cast of nearly 60 students and a crew of almost 80, this is sure
to be another Launching Pad show you will not want to miss. A few featured roles
include Abby Yettru as Sandy Dumbrowski, Dane Andersen as Danny Zuko, Hannah
Downs as Rizzo, and Caleb Andersen as Kenickie. The show is directed by teachers
Matt Lopez and Joe Shaver with music direction by Elizabeth “Cookie” Sears, and
choreography by Abby Todd.</P>
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<P><STRONG>Show opens January 31</STRONG> at 7:00 in the Ballston Spa High
School Auditorium (220 Ballston Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020) followed by five
more performances: February 1 at 1:00 and 7:00, February 7 at 7:00 and February
8 at 1:00 and 7:00. Tickets are general admission and cost $7.00 each. Tickets
may be purchased at the door before each show.</P></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>