“All Shook Up” to rock Mira Costa
Buster Baer is Chad, the Elvis Presley-like character in “All Shook Up. Photo by Kathy SenaMost theatergoers are familiar with, “Grease,” but the cast of Mira Costa’s drama department is excited for a new ‘50s love story, filled with Elvis Presley’s iconic music. “We’ve done ‘Grease’ twice before, and I did not want to try it out for a third time, but I still wanted a fun show set in the fifties for the cast,” said Carol Mathews, the drama department head. “I saw ‘All Shook Up’ on Broadway and knew that it would be perfect for Costa.” The show is, indeed, a great pick for the cast, but there have been a few challenges concerning the numerous Presley songs. Elvis is known as the King of Rock, and all of the students involved in the show want to do his songs justice. “Elvis Presley was extremely talented,” said Buster Baer, who plays Chad, the main character. “I want to do his songs justice, so I’m trying really hard to give it my all. Hopefully everyone likes it on opening night.” ‘All Shook Up’ follows the Elvis Presley-like character, Chad, during a short period of time as he passes through a small town where rock n’ roll and dancing is outlawed. He uses his gift with music to…
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