Week 9: Run And Tell That + ALD3

Week 8: Clean Up

Hi, I'm Dennis, some may know me as denden or Gilbert in Hairspray!

Dancing, singing and acting was never really my thing, I always enjoyed watching rather than participating. After watching Walton High's previous production of Hercules (really good), I finally found the courage to get involved.

This week was the clean up of all the scenes so far. The only scene I had was being in detention with the lads :( (doesn't really happen in real life by the way).I also videod a little bit of rehearsal so you guys can see what's going on.

 I've got to admit when I first started I wasn't really comfortable with being on stage (a bit of stage fright you know) but now I'm on my way to being the next Seaweed (sorry Dej). Next week is when all the action starts - it's RUN AND TELL THAT, the best song. Do you agree?

I thought this would be the only scene I got excited about but from experiencing the others I strangely find I like all the songs. Yeah so that's my story.

This is Dennis Oduro aka Gilbert reporting for Hairspray.

Week 7: Welcome To The '60s

Hey! I'm Josh and I'm playing Tracy's mum Edna. Yes a woman…

Last week we were rehearsing Welcome to the '60s which is Edna's big reveal scene. The scene is full of life, fun and fashion and we had a ball putting it all together.

This is my sixth production here at Walton High and I love them! But the best part of any production is the new friends and people you meet along the way. Every year it's great to add new people to the show's family.

It’s all coming on quck and it's scary to think that normally we would be perfoming the show in less than 20 days! March isn't seeming that far.

Act one nearly done and the show is taking shape. All very exciting!

But sadly today I had to say goodbye to my chest hair to fully take on the role of Edna… the things I do for my art L

Josh Atkinson (Edna Turnblad)