The stage came alive at Woodland Middle School as the 60-member Drama Club cast and crew successfully presented “Leader of the Pack” for the school community. The musical is a retrospective honoring the life and times of American songwriter, singer and record producer Ellie Greenwich, whose music skyrocketed to the top of the 1960s music charts.
The audience could not help but dance in their seats as they silently mouthed the words of this musical parade of over 20 popular and catchy tunes, which included “Be My Baby,” “Do Wah Diddy,” and “Then He Kissed Me.” All musical selections were expertly played by the pit band under the direction of conductor Scott Eckers.
Directors Shelly Brennan and Mathias Holtzman explained that this production was more challenging because of the extent of the many songs included in this musical review. “Generally, a typical show for us has eight to twelve songs,” Ms. Brennan stated, “so our challenge was to learn the words, harmonies and choreography.”
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