RMU’s ‘13 the Musical’ for one weekend only
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WHO remembers those early, awkward years of being a teenager?
Emma Girle, director of Rockhampton Music Union's latest youth production, was 13 years old when she developed a crush on one of her agricultural science classmates.
"I passed him a note saying, "I like you; do you like me?"," she said, during Sunday's rehearsal of 13 the Musical.
"And he didn't even write a response; I was gutted!"
Girle and her three siblings grew up performing in RMU and school shows.
"We did Rockin' Robin in the hall when I was 15, and the next year I played the green-haired crocodile in a Peter Pan production at the Pilbeam," she said.
Girle studied a Bachelor of Music Theatre after high school, then "tucked in" a teaching degree which has resulted in her teaching dance and drama at Yeppoon High School.
This weekend's show, 13, is the second and largest she has directed, with about 36 high school students involved, and a rocking live band.
"In this scene, Evan's arranged for the popular kids to go see an R-rated movie because that's the best place to "do the tongue"," she explained.
"But it's a bit of a catastrophe when things don't go as planned."
Girle said 13 the Musical had something for all family members to enjoy.
"These guys are so funny and they bring a great energy and commitment to being on stage.
"We've got a few little hurdles to work through these next four days of rehearsal but, to be honest, I'd be worried if we didn't."
13 the Musical
• RMU Hall in Denison Street, South Rockhampton
• Friday 6 December 7.30pm
• Saturday 7 December 7.30pm, and
• Sunday 8 December 1.30pm
• Tickets ($13/20) available at trybooking.com
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