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GCHS Theatre shows ‘The Lightning Thief’

Featured photo: Gadsden City High School Theatre students get into character for their production of ‘The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical,’ which will be performed April 21-23, directed by Titan Theatre Director David Wooten. Senior Kloe Justice (left) and senior Caleb Womack (right) star as Annabeth and Percy, respectively. (Emma Kirkemier/Messenger)

Gadsden City High School Theatre students get into character for their production of ‘The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.’ Senior Kloe Justice (left) plays Annabeth, and senior Caleb Womack (right) plays Percy.

Gadsden City students joke around in character during rehearsals for ‘The Lightning Thief,’ set to open April 21. Pictured, from left: senior Caleb Womack (Percy), senior Kloe Justice (Annabeth), freshman Luke Robertson (Luke).

Cast members perform the song ‘D.O.A.’ during rehearsals for ‘The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.’ GCHS junior Suzie Frederick (in front, at left) performs the song as Charon.

Cast members perform the song ‘D.O.A.’ during rehearsals for ‘The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.’

Cast members perform the song ‘D.O.A.’ during rehearsals for ‘The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.’

Freshman Ally Morgan (left) and senior Maddie McFarland (right) show off their go-go costumes during rehearsals for ‘The Lightning Thief.’

The stars of the GCHS production of ‘The Lightning Thief’ pose for a photo together. Pictured, from left: senior Caleb Womack (Percy), senior Kloe Justice (Annabeth), freshman Luke Robertson (Luke).

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