FITCHBURG — After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Monty Tech’s Drama Club returns to the stage this weekend with their production of “Freaky Friday.” The public is invited to attend performances today, Saturday and Sunday. The musical is an update on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films of the same name, exploring what happens when a mother and daughter unexpectedly swap bodies for a day.
Lead roles in the production will be played by students Lillian Maxwell of Athol, Alivia Martin of Barre, Sam Burak of Winchendon, Kiana Cintron of Fitchburg, Adriana Padilla Salgado of Fitchburg, and Lauren Hare of Sterling. Additional performers include Kaleb Shepard of Gardner, Benjamin Wilder of Fitchburg, Elsa Guerra of Winchendon, Lindsey Blauser of Fitchburg, Andrew Cardosi of Princeton, Mason Mello of Royalston, Asia Sanford of Fitchburg, Zach Plante of Fitchburg, Madeline Smith of Athol, Abigail Barr of Gardner, Jenelle Remy of Sterling, Laela Boardman of Sterling, Julia Zarozinski of Westminster, Alyssa Goulet of Barre, Yanelis Ortiz of Gardner, and Addison Kellysawyer of Princeton. Monty Tech Drama Club advisor and art teacher Bethany Johnson is directing the show, while fellow Drama Club advisor and English/ELL teacher Francis Freel serves as producer.
Johnson shares, “We’re delighted to share ‘Freaky Friday’ with audiences this weekend. This production wouldn’t have been possible without the help of our esteemed music director Debbie Moylan and our talented choreographer Bryan Landgren. The show is happening because so many wonderful folks faithfully support the arts at Monty Tech.”
Freel is also grateful to be back in production mode. “It was a great pleasure and privilege to work with such a talented and dedicated group of young performers,” he said in a press release. “Their effort and resiliency impressed us time and again throughout the rehearsal process. We’re all immensely proud of what they have accomplished and are certain you’ll share that pride when they take their bows this weekend.”
Show times are tonight at 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 2, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 3, at 2 p.m. The show runs two hours with a 10-minute intermission and will be held in the Monty Tech Performing Arts Center at 1050 Westminster St., Fitchburg. “Freaky Friday” is rated PG-13, but all ages are welcome. Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door.