Students bring holiday classic to the stage with Grinch musical

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — A holiday classic is coming to the stage in Fort St. John this December with a production of How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

North Peace Secondary School’s (NPSS) musical theatre department will run the show at the North Peace Cultural Centre on December 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th and 13th, with all performances beginning at 7 p.m.

According to NPSS teacher Ted Sloan, who is also the director and technical director of the show, around 92 NPSS students from various classes and departments are involved in the production.

“The Grinch is such a wonderful story about what is really important about Christmas, and the high school students have done such a magnificent job of telling that story,” Sloan told Energeticcity.ca. 

“I am really proud of the 51 actors, 26 stagecraft and 15 or so pitband members, and how much work they’re doing.”

Based on the iconic Dr. Seuss book and animated film, the musical adaptation features songs with lyrics by Timothy Mason and music by Mel Marvin.

Fellow NPSS teacher David Price is the musical director of the show, while dance choreography was handled by Ashley Campbell.

The production runs for approximately 95 minutes, with one intermission.

Tickets can be purchased through the North Peace Cultural Centre’s website. According to the show’s description, it “is open to all ages, young and old.”

Prices are $25 for adults aged 19 to 59, $20 for students aged 13 to 18 and $15 for seniors aged 60+ and children aged three to 12.