‘Mean Girls’ Debuts March 7 at Seaford High School

A musical rendition of 2004 hit movie “Mean Girls” is coming to the Seaford High School stage with a trio of performances on March 7 and 8. A cast of 33 students will bring to life Tina Fey’s original story set at a fictional high school in Illinois.

“Mean Girls: High School Version” is based on the Tony-nominated Broadway musical that followed the movie more than a decade later. The lead actors for Seaford’s adaptation are Kylie Silverstein as Regina George, Emily Salcé as Janis Ian, Cameron Calderaro as Cady Heron, Olivia Irwin as Gretchen Weiners, Bella Gerace as Karen Smith, Brandon Bombardier as Damian Hubbard, Dylan Malone as Aaron Samuels and Emma Baldwin as Mrs. Norbury. They bring their experience from several previous Seaford dramas and musicals.

“The cast feels like a family and everyone is really talented,” said Kylie, who plays the character dubbed the “queen bee” of the school.

Emily’s goal is to do justice to her character, Janis, an artsy outcast who used to be friends with Regina. She said the show will be a hit because the cast features many strong singers and dancers.

Emma, a senior, takes on the role portrayed by Tina Fey in the movie, an intelligent but wacky teacher. This is her sixth and final show on the Seaford High School stage and she couldn’t think of a better way to end her theater career.

“This is fun and fresh,” she said. “It’s like my life for the last four years because this is about high school.”

Cameron, as Cady, plays a 16-year-old girl who is new to the school and initially makes friends with the outcasts, but then changes to fit in with the popular students. By the end of the movie, Cady has a revelation.

Musical numbers include “Meet the Plastics,” “Revenge Party,” “Where Do You Belong?” and “World Burn.”

The director and choreographer is Samantha Gates-Weber, supported by producer Shari Raduazzo, musical director Gina Salvia and set designer Grant Weber. Ms. Gates-Weber, who is directing her final show after more than a decade at the helm, said she selected “Mean Girls” because she fondly remembers the movie and also felt it would work well for this year’s cast.

“It has good themes about being yourself and overcoming obstacles,” she said. “It’s so relatable to high schoolers and anyone watching in the audience.”

Show times are Friday, March 7 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 8 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Seaford High School auditorium. Advance tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and can be purchased by contacting Ms. Raduazzo at (516) 592-4309 or sraduazzo@seaford.k12.ny.us.