Statesboro High School’s musical theatre classes will present "High School Musical" Thursday, Nov. 19, in the school’s fine arts auditorium. The first show is a student matinee at 9 a.m. for local and area students, and the second show is a public performance at 7 p.m.
    The local production of this popular musical is sponsored by Lewis Color and The Clubhouse. Set in a high school, the musical tells the story of how a jock and a nerd discover their love for singing — and each other — while trying out for their school’s musical. Because they come from different social scenes, their friends try to stop them from breaking the status quo.
    The show focuses on issues of popularity, first love, balancing education with extra-curricular activities, and the value of friends and family.
    Tickets for the 120-minute show are all general admission. Matinee tickets for students and parents of students in attendance are $2 each. Teachers and bus drivers may attend for free. Please contact SHS Choral Director Lisa Muldrew for matinee reservations and tickets (lmuldrew@bullochschools.org or 212-8860).
    Tickets for the public performance are $5 each and are available at the door prior to the performance.