The Albert E. Peacock Collegiate musical production this year is Beehive: The ‘60s Musical, created by Larry Gallagher. The musical celebrates female voices of the 1960s with performances of top hits from the likes of Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, and The Supremes.
This will be the 52nd annual Peacock Collegiate musical production. The show is new to Moose Jaw and will be performed in Peacock’s Centennial Auditorium on Dec. 8, 9, and 10. All three shows are at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $20 each and are available from Sasktix.ca.
“It’s been rewarding, everyone’s working hard,” said Peacock teacher Jennifer Hemstock, who directed the music and choreography. “I’m really excited for The Supremes medley, I love that, that’s a lot of fun. … There’s a lot of great moments for the audience and a lot of familiar songs.”
Hemstock had help from two student choreographers, Harper Given and Sierra Downey.
Downey said the show was a change of pace from previous years because it isn’t story-driven, instead focusing on the musical performances.
“There aren’t really characters, per se, it’s just us circling around taking turns singing our parts,” she explained. “It’s almost like a concert, with some lines in between talking about the ‘60s and events that happened during that period.
“It’s been great doing so much singing and dancing, because there’s like, 27 songs, so a lot to learn.”
Given said she was proud of the effort she and her cast-mates have been putting in. This will be her first year on the stage, although she has helped out behind the scenes for several previous productions.
“Everyone’s coming to rehearsals and everyone is giving their full effort,” Given said. “We’ve definitely come a long way.”
Given added that although there isn’t a storyline as such, they will be telling stories through the lyrics of the songs, which she thought was different and interesting.
Director Ray Deans said he’s enjoyed seeing the group dynamics develop as the students learn their parts. The large cast has been divided into three groups that will rotate through the production.
“It’s going on schedule,” Deans said. “We’ve got our set together, the costumes are almost completely done, and we seem to be good to go.
“If you like ‘60s music, you’ll really love this show.”
The song list for Beehive: The ‘60s Musical is available online at theatricalrights.com/show/beehive-60s-musical/.
Cast list:
- Group 1
- Sophia Peters
- Katana Geiger
- Aidyn Adkins
- Madison McFarlane
- Charlie Gariepy
- Kailey Lowe
- Pretty Nasaka
- Eris Sloan
- Group 2
- Sierra Downey
- Harper Given
- Danika Tonge
- Simone Weber
- Taylor Duncan
- Liz Wright
- Brooklyn Myers
- Addison Kobylansky
- Ashlyn De Haven
- Vex Muldoon
- Summer Redl
- Group 3
- Nora Runnalls
- Levana Deak
- Chloe Howell
- Jasper Gross
- Zane Lea
- Kaeley Shilling
- Paris Belisle
- Aria Mushens
- Zeah Pelletier
- Samantha Legare
