Lifestyle & Entertainment
29 March, 2026
Grease is the word!
THE cast of Ararat Regional Theatre Society’s production of Grease are showing what amazing talent Ararat has in the field of musical theatre. Rehearsals are well underway, with vocals embedded and the cast now moving onto learning the high energy choreography which Grease is renowned for.
Zyggie Fraser and Daniel McCready are already showing great maturity in their role portrayal as Sandy and Danny, with Grayson Savic and Harry Hauser as Rizzo and Kenickie, Lucy Turville and Dom Bolton as Marty and Sonny, Zafirah Harrison and Patty Belcher as Jan and Roger, Poppie Dykes and Logan Todd as Frenchy and Doody, Aylah Knight as Patty, and Sheridan Keith as Eugene.
Minor roles include Maree Fraser (Teen Angel), Nichole Palmer (Johnny Casino), Dom Bolton (Vince Fontaine), Jacqueline Grayling (Cha-Cha DiGregorio), Jill Deneys (Miss Lynch), and Kristy van Roosmalen (radio voice).
“To have this much young talent in our region is amazing,” Director Russell Purdie said.
“Our leads and our ensemble are already sounding amazing and have nailed their vocal rehearsals under musical director Leanne McCready, and are now moving on to learning the choreography with choreographer Jaqueline Grayling, which brings all the fantastic songs to life.”
“I can’t wait to see what the next few months bring, but one thing’s for sure, our audiences are going to be blown away by our production of Grease.”
Grease will be staged in the Ararat Town Hall from June 19-28. Tickets will go on sale in May.
Read More: Ararat