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Safata students bring the chills with their production of Grease in Sandton

Students from the South Africa Film, Acting and Theatre Academy received a standing ovation at the opening of its production of Grease at the Theatre on the Square.

The atmosphere was electrifying at the Theatre On The Square as the South Africa Film, Acting and Theatre Academy’s (Safata) production of Grease opened in Sandton.

Koketso Sekhu, Junior Geel, Sinokuhle Mpondwana and Manei Gumede come out to support their fellow friends in the production. Photo: Chanté Ho Hip

Students brought the whirlwind story of Danny Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski to life in this fun, action-packed and musical sing-along on September 1.

Main characters Danny Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski share a moment on stage. Photo: Chanté Ho Hip

Danny was played by Reinier van Zyl while the role of Sandy was played by Simoné de Jager.

The production opens in the Rydell High School cafeteria. Photo: Chanté Ho Hip

Chloé van Heyningen (as Betty Rizzo), Tumisho Nkadimeng (as Frenchy), Jordan Good (as Marty) and Lericia van Zyl (as Jan) brought the infamous Pink Ladies to life.

The Pink Ladies lead the cast in a sing and dance routine. Photo: Chanté Ho Hip

The T-Birds were played by Lehlohonolo Gumede (as Kenickie), Katiso Moloi (as Doody), Navin Jacobs (as Roger) and Navin Jacobs (as Sonny).

Stacey Swartzberg enjoys the show with Dani, Chloe, Mila and Lara Price. Photo: Chanté Ho Hip
Ayresha Moosa, Leandré Fisher and Savannah Fisher look forward to seeing the students in action. Photo: Chanté Ho Hip

ALSO READ:

https://www.citizen.co.za/sandton-chronicle/309740/theatre-on-the-square-reopens-with-a-bang/

https://www.citizen.co.za/sandton-chronicle/317912/grease-returns-to-the-theatre/

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