02 Jun 2014
This high-energy show features lovable characters, a contemporary Latin-flavoured score and dance moves. It is also very sweet and sentimental, wearing its heart on its sleeve. You may even get a little misty-eyed by the end.
In the Heights centres on a variety of characters living in the neighbourhood of Washington Heights, on the northern tip of Manhattan. At the centre of the show is Usnavi, a bodega owner who looks after the aging cuban lady next door, pines for the gorgeous girl working in the neighbouring beauty salon, dreams of winning the lottery and escaping to the shores of his native Dominican Republic. Meanwhile, Nina, a childhood friend of Usnavi's, has returned to the neighbourhood from her first year at college with surprising news for her parents, who have spent their life savings on building a better life for their daughter. Ultimately, Usnavi and the residents of the close-knit neighbourhood get a dose of what it means to be home.
In this candy-coated take on El Barrio there's really nothing to offend the younger students, who will undoubtedly appreciate the "cool" factor of the central character who emotes in rap.
Performances
Wednesday 4th June, Thursday 5th June, Friday 6th June
Wednesday 11th June, Thursday 12th June, Friday 13th June
7.30pm start Kooringal High School PAV
Showtime: 100minutes (approximately)
Interval: refeshments will be available
Cost $15.00 concession and $18.00 for adults
Any enquires, please contact Emily Giacca by email Kooringal-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au or
call on 0269225155