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An upcoming drama production at Mahurangi College will strike a note with a lot of parents who have teenagers in the house.
Freaky Friday is the story of a mother and daughter who have one thing in common: they don’t agree on anything. Then, one Friday night a bit of mystic magic happens and they wake up trapped in each other’s bodies.
Forced to walk in each other’s shoes, they gain a respect and understanding for one another’s points of view.
In the Mahurangi production, the two lead roles will be played by Isabel Free as daughter Ellie and Lily Ward will plays her mother Katherine.
The stage show is modern and relatable for teens and their parents, exploring themes such as perseverance, empathy and believing in yourself.
The director is Jonathan Dutton. Dutton is a seasoned drama teacher and this will be the second senior production he has directed.
He hopes to repeat the success of the school’s last production, The Wizard of Oz, which he directed in 2021. Isabel Free returns as a lead character, having played Dorothy in Oz production.
“I wanted to do a show that was modern and appealed to students and their peers,” Dutton says. “It was also important to me that the show had a good message.”
The play is based on the novel Freaky Friday by Mary Rodgers.
There will be four shows from June 22 to 24. Evening performances start at 6.30pm and there will be a matinee on Saturday June 24 at 2.30pm.
Tickets are $22 or $15 for students and seniors.
To book go to: https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2023/jun/freaky-friday
