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Ocean Lakes Theater Company begins “Bye Bye Birdie”

Madison Murphy, Staff Writer
April 27, 2025
Ocean Lakes Theatre Company sets up for a dance number called “Telephone Hour” in the Ocean Lakes Auditorium on March 31, 2025. The musical will debut from May 1-4 in the Ocean Lakes Auditorium.
Harper Magee
Ocean Lakes Theatre Company sets up for a dance number called “Telephone Hour” in the Ocean Lakes Auditorium on March 31, 2025. The musical will debut from May 1-4 in the Ocean Lakes Auditorium.

The Ocean Lakes Theatre Company (OLTC) brings “Bye Bye Birdie” to Ocean Lakes on May 1-4 in the auditorium. While cash is not accepted at the door, tickets may be purchased at gofan.co for $10.

 “Bye Bye Birdie” is a family friendly, classic and high energy show. This musical was chosen because students requested a show with more dancing, according to Theater Director Claude Blanchard. 

Auditions took place in late January and early February. Since then, OLTC has been working on their singing, acting and dancing. The Ocean Lakes Band and Orchestra will join them for the next few weeks of rehearsal. 

“Producing a musical is a bit like putting together a puzzle [because] you have to ensure that each piece fits perfectly,” Blanchard said. 

As the OLTC gets closer to actual performances, their rehearsals begin to run later as well, staying late to work on costumes, props, hair and makeup, lighting, set design and construction, publicity and sound. 

“[Bye Bye Birdie]” remains one of the most popular musicals performed in schools,” Blanchard said.

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Madison Murphy
Madison Murphy, Staff Writer
Madison Murphy is a first year journalist and a staff writer for The Current. She spends a lot of time practicing for the Wave Visual Ensemble and the Ocean Lakes Chorus. She enjoys writing, reading, hanging out with friends and practicing for the color guard. She hopes to write in the sports, news and opinion sections.
Harper Magee
Harper Magee, Staff Writer
Harper Magee is a sophomore first-year journalist for The Current. She loves spending time with her family and friends. She plays french horn in the Wind Symphony and is a part of Ocean Lakes Theatre Company. She’s also on the girls basketball team. She loves to sing, surf and play board games with her family. After college, Harper wants to practice veterinary medicine.