By Angelica Kalogeridis ’15 | Staff Writer

As the lights dim and the curtain slowly begins to open, choir students are preparing for what will be their last show this season: Broadway.

Choir students have been working on the music since April and been in tech rehearsals since May in preparation for tonight’s debut at Grosse Pointe Performing Arts center, choir director Christopher Pratt said.

Additionally, 34 seniors have been working on perfecting their senior solo performances. These performance, divided between the three shows, will give graduating seniors the chance to say goodbye after hundreds of hours of rehearsals, Pratt said.

Pratt, who is finishing his second year as South’s choir director, promises the show will be entertaining for all audiences.

“The audience can expect a high energy and diverse show, featuring our seniors throughout each show,” said Pratt.

Helping to prepare the 34 seniors and working out the logistics is a lot of work, Pratt said. However the solos will be the most enjoyable aspect of the show for the the audience.

“Seniors solos represent four years of hard work coming to an end,” said Olivia Withers ’14.

Seniors prepare for their solos months in advance in order for them to be a perfect closing for the year, Withers said. She has been rehearsing with her voice teacher once a week and occasionally practicing at home.

“I’ve been preparing for about a month and a half now,” said Withers. “I’m especially excited, though, because it’s my last choir show.”

Withers plans on wowing the audience with her song choice “Fairytale” by Sara Bareilles, she said. Although Withers is choosing an effective ballad without choreography, some seniors plan on featuring their creative array of dance moves.

“I’ve gotten to know so many of the seniors,” said Adam Vanosdol ’16. “I’m happy to call some of the them my closest friends.”

Vanosdol said he even was asked to be featured in Claire Rundquist’s senior solo. He said her solo is unique, and he couldn’t be happier to support her in her last performance.

“We have been having a lot of rehearsals and really crunching it in,” said Vanosdol. “But I am so excited to be a part of it.”

The senior men’s number is something to look forward to, Vanosdol said. They have been working so hard and it’s going to be a show to remember.

“I’m excited for the seniors,” said Vanosdol. “They deserve their time in the spotlight.”

Broadway is the last show closing out the four performing years of choir’s seniors, Vanosdol said. It’s going to be a unforgettable night that deserves a large audience to honor all their hard work.

“This is our last show of the year,” said Pratt.  “We are looking forward to sending our seniors off with a great show.”

Broadway shows are May 29th -31st, at 7 pm.  Ticket prices are $15 for the floor and $10 for the balcon. Click here to purchase tickets.