Hairspray! Hairspray is a famous musical that sends a powerful message to the audience. It’s bound to excite the whole entire school.

The school play this year will be Hairspray, and will have six performances played in the last week of April and the first week in May. The drama department selected the cast members on Feb. 3, and had their first rehearsal session for Hairspray on Feb. 9.

“I have always wanted to do Hairspray because I liked the story behind it,” Harris said. “The time frame, the era it was in, the music, and the variety of the roles that are available in the show. And for me as a director, I try to do shows that are going to have a strong message.”

Hairspray, a musical set in the 1960’s, follows a teenage girl named Tracy Turnblad who dreams of dancing on television. However, due to her size, she struggles to make her dreams come true and encounters racial issues. Tracy also fights for African Americans in order for them to dance on television as well.

“Tracy is a great influence for girls and I am so excited to play Tracy,” freshman Mely Megahed, cast to play Tracy Turnblad, said. “Tracy is also a strong female empowerment role that shows you it is okay to be different and to always follow your dreams. I am so happy to be able to take on that personality.”

Junior Kat Vlasova will play Prudy Pingleton and is ecstatic about Hairspray.

“I think Hairspray sends a very strong message,” Vlasova said. “Hairspray is a very fun musical that anyone will love. And I am ready to make Prudy as crazy and funny as possible.”

There are approximately 70 actors, singers and dancers appearing in the play.

“I am dancing and singing in Hairspray,” junior Sydney Stoffel said. “I am really excited to sing and hang out with my friends. The songs are also very upbeat and fun to dance to and I like the 60’s styled music.”

The typical musical production at South Lakes requires three months of hard work and effort. Hairspray is no different.

“I hope the school will come and support it,” Harris said. “There are a lot of new faces in the show. It does deal with a lot of serious situations, which are segregation and integration. It sends a very strong message out, so I am hoping the school will come out and support it.”