This was a production that was carried out with very few bells and whistles. All three performers had great voices and I wished they had more opportunities to show them off. Chiron (Sam Intrater) showed off his lovely tenor in the tune “Their Sign” and Luke (Jacob Pelzman-Kern) displayed a great singing voice (and an entertaining sense of rage) in the song “The Last Day of Summer”. The perfectly cast Julia Link in the role of Clarisse (daughter of Zeus) impressed with her strong belting voice in the song “Put You in Your Place”. Other songs in the show gave performers the chance to showcase their impressive vocals. Armiger appears onstage in an exaggerated fake mustache, comical outfit and tap shoes which he put to good use in the number “Another Terrible Day”. D (that’s short for Dionysus, the disgruntled God of Wine who is stuck at Camp Half-Blood for 100 years as punishment from Zeus). This part lends itself to great comedy, as Mr. One of the funniest of these was Scott Armiger as Mr. One of the great things about The Lightning Thief is that it has many cameo roles that give ensemble members a moment in the spotlight. Davis’ strong vocals were a highlight of the show. Rounding out the trio was Caleigh Davis as Annabeth. As Grover, KT Aylesworth also showed off their comedic side and a strong alto voice. His lively gestures and facial expressions resulted in great comedic timing.
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In the lead role of Percy Jackson, recent high school graduate Noah Haren’s performance was physical and full of humor. Choreographer Kate Quinn put together some first-rate dance numbers on the show’s big ensemble numbers, and music director Ginny Moses led an energetic six-piece band. Director Mercedes Blankenship put together a cohesive show that moved energetically. With that in mind, The Lightning Thief‘s team did an impressive job of crafting a full-length musical. Only the company’s board members, who all have an arts background, are around to provide an “older” perspective. The performers, designers, directors and musicians in Wildwood’s productions must be between ages 14 and 25. Wildwood Summer Theatre is a nonprofit and the oldest theater in the region that is run completely by students and young adults. Percy is famously dyslexic while Annabeth feels unwelcome at home by her stepmother. Thematically, the show deals with a lot of the issues that adolescents and young adults grapple with. The show’s heavy rock score is perfect for choreographing fun group numbers, and the show has a large ensemble cast so plenty of performers get a chance in the spotlight.
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The Lightning Thief is the first book in a five-book series that features Percy Jackson (son of Poseiden) going on a series of quests with his good friends Annabeth (daughter of Athena) and Grover (a satyr, or “goat boy” if you will). The cast of Wildwood Summer Theatre’s ‘The Lightning Thief.’ Photo courtesy of Wildwood Summer Theatre.īased on the best-selling book by Rick Riordon, The Lightning Thief tells the story of a group of adolescent demi-gods (children whose parents include one Greek God and one human) who are training at a place called Camp Half-Blood where they prepare to defend the Gods against various enemies.
And you will not find a more enthusiastic group of young performers than the team that put together Wildwood Summer Theatre’s current production of The Lightning Thief. The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is a great choice for a student production.
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