(Milford)– Okoboji High School is set to open their fall show “Mamma Mia!” this weekend, a jukebox musical set on a Greek island and told through the hit songs of the musical group ABBA. Jo Gehrke (gur-kee), one of the directors, says the show is almost entirely student-run…
“The kids take it on themselves to do a lot of different parts of our show, so as far as costuming and lighting, sound, and choreography and set work. You know our kids do a lot of putting together those different elements. It’s really cool to see what they come up with.”
Josephine VanWyhe, a senior at Okoboji High School, says she’s excited for people to see the production. She tells us what her favorite parts of it are…
“I’m excited for Dancing Queen. I think that that song is so iconic. The three friends working together to cheer up each other, just really emphasizes joy and just happiness.”
The show opens Friday (Nov. 13th) at 7:00 pm with another performance Saturday (Nov. 14th), also at 7:00 pm, and a matinee Sunday (Nov. 15th) at 1:00 pm at the Okoboji High School Auditorium.
Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults and can be purchased here.
