And sing.
And dance.
The Tower Players, the school s performing arts group, is putting on Emma: A Pop Musical, a Clueless -esque twist on Jane Austen s classic novel featuring the music of, among others, Whitney Houston, Shania Twain and Katy Perry.
No matter what the school and no matter what the show, putting a high school production together is a lot of work. In a pandemic, with virtual rehearsals, it s even more challenging. And then, after all that additional effort, students have to perform for safety reasons in front of a small audience usually just the actors parents.
Many schools in Monmouth and Ocean counties have already put on their spring productions. All were with a limited audience, although the shows typically were streamed.