Behind the scenes with HSMTA

Students from 16 schools around the Capital Region began preparation for the High School Musical Theatre Awards, HSMTA, at Proctors this week.

Musical Director Peter Darling wasted no time with the group — working and re-working vocals for the opening and closing numbers of the show.

Heather Frederick from Bethlehem High School, center, earns choreography with her fellow students during rehearsal for the High School Musical Theatre Awards in GE Theatre at Proctors Monday, May 16, 2017.

Mia Dobbs from Schalmont High School sings during the first rehearsal for the High School Musical Theatre Awards in GE Theatre at Proctors Monday, May 15, 2017.

Patrick Shannon of Queensbury High School, center, learns choreography during the first rehearsal for the High School Musical Theatre Awards in GE Theatre at Proctors Monday, May 15, 2017.

Students from 16 schools rehearse for the High School Musical Theatre Awards in GE Theatre at Proctors Monday, May 15, 2017.

Students gather around the piano to learn music during the first rehearsal for the High School Muscial Theatre Awards in GE Theatre at Proctors Monday, May 15, 2017.

Music director Peter Darling directs stuednts as they learn the music for the High School Musical Theatre Awards in GE Theatre at Proctors Monday, May 15, 2017.

Music director Peter Darling, left, leads students as they gather around the piano to learn music during the first rehearsal for the High School Muscial Theatre Awards in GE Theatre at Proctors Monday, May 15, 2017.

Students learn music during the first rehearsal for the High School Muscial Theatre Awards in GE Theatre at Proctors Monday, May 15, 2017.

Choreographer Gregory Theodore Marsh picked up where Darling left off, leading students in dance steps to make the show pop.

“I just want each and every one of those kids to have a good time and take their moment on this great and wonderful stage,” said director Steven Yuhasz.

The High School Musical Theatre Awards are a celebration of student theatre, stressing the importance of arts in education.

Tickets are still available for the show, which runs Saturday, May 20 at 7 p.m at Proctors.

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