Why go to Broadway when you can stay in Bayport? Have some enchanted evening right here in town. Bayport-Blue Point High School is presenting Rogers and Hammerstein's "South Pacific". There will be four performances, including a free show for senior citizens.

Every year the music department works hard to put on a high quality show and this year is no exception. The students of Bayport-Blue Point Schools have done a great job on this classic musical tale of love and mystery, set during World War II.

In October the staff at the high school starts planning the school show, when the musical is selected and auditions start. The leads in this play are high school students, but there also other parts played by junior high and elementary school children. There are about 130 students involved in this year's production of "South Pacific" - from the actors to stage crew to wardrobe and the orchestra that plays all the music.

Paul Weber, music teacher at the high school, is expecting about 300 people a night to be entertained by his hard working thespians. The senior citizen show usually has 150 people attending. The money that is collected from ticket sales goes right back into the school and helps fund future plays.

Since it is a musical, the talented cast has put all their effort into singing and dancing. Everyone involved is very passionate about the theatre and it shows.

Gabrielle Postiglione, who plays Bloody Mary said, "I am so thrilled about this musical. Since November, we have been working hard everyday after school learning lines."

Jake Nowicki is Luther Billis in the show and has done many school plays. He has been dancing since he was 3 years old and he wants pursue it after high school. Jake really appreciates the teachers that help the students put on this musical.

John D'Ambrosio plays Lt. Joseph Cable. He is a sophomore and this is his second school show. John said, "I love it! Putting on the musical is the best part of the year." He expects a really great show because everyone has been working so hard to prepare for it.

Anthony Boucher is Emile de Becque, the French planter. He hopes to pursue musical theater after high school. "I am happy to be a part of this show and I am very excited".

Stephanie Tubiolo plays Ensign Nellie Forbush. A senior this year with hopes of being a vocal major in college, she has been in school plays since she was freshman. Last year Stephanie was a lead in "The Music Man." She said, "The director is wonderful and all the teachers are very supportive of us."

Wash that cold right out of your hair and warm up on a February night to see the hard work and dedication of the students of Bayport - Blue Point High School.

South Pacific will be performed at
Bayport-Blue Point High School Auditorium
200 Academy Street
Bayport
631-472-7809
Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.
$6 - Students and Senior Citizens
$7 - Adults

Show times are -
• Wednesday, February 3rd at 6:30pm - This is a dress rehearsal show for senior citizens only and there is no charge. Refreshments will be served at intermission.
• Thursday, February 4th at 7:30pm
• Friday, February 5th at 7:30 pm
• Saturday, February 6th at 7:30pm
 

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