DALLASTOWN, Pa. — A York County high school will soon take a beloved romantic comedy from the movie screen to the stage.
Dallastown Area High School students are putting the finishing touches on their adaptation of "Legally Blonde," a rousing comedy about a fashion-merchandising-major-turned-law-student (and, yes, she's blonde).
"I think that the musical version just brings a lot more energy," Corey Strayer, who plays Emmitt Forrest, said. "When you watch the movie, it's very energetic, it's amazing, but when you watch the musical you have the music, the dancing, all of the energy coming from the cast straight out into the audience and it really just brings a whole different feel to the story."
The cast is preparing for their first show on Thursday with dress rehearsals this week.
"I get to wear a wig... so that's been really fun for me—kind of playing pretend and getting to be a blonde for now," Paige Langmead, who plays Elle Woods, said.
She and Strayer, both seniors, will take their last bow on the Dallastown stage at the end of the weekend.
"I'm really excited about this because Corey and I have both been doing shows together since seventh grade, so I think it's kind of special that we get to finish out our high school career with a show like this, sharing the stage together," Langmead said.
The musical will run from April 13 to 16 at the Dallastown Area High School. Tickets can be purchased online here or at the door each night.