Grease

Media Theatre – Media, PA

This production is filled with fantastic singers – both equity actors and non. Special shout out to Tom Geiger (playing Roger and Teen Angel) whose vocal ability went above and beyond what was required for his characters. 

The only big downside of this theatre is the sound system/acoustics. However, that did not appear to be much of an issue for this particular show because the singers were really able to shine without getting lost behind the music (which has happened in other productions here).

Jenna Kuetzi (playing Rizzo) delivered a heartfelt rendition of “There Are Worse Things I Could Do” where the audience could really feel how much pain the character harbours inside of herself. Kohl Pilgram and Tiara Whaley played Danny and Sandy, respectfully, and both were spectacular. It certainly felt that the two actors had chemistry between them.

The show felt genuine in its delivery of awkward teenagers attempting to figure out life and love, which is always very nice when it is a show about high schoolers. I always appreciate whenever a show that is cast largely by adults and takes place in high school manages to come off as if they are actually doing things like dancing, romancing, and just going about their daily lives for the first time. This production manages to capture the essence of being a teenager with ease.