ELY- A production like “Disney’s Frozen—The Broadway Musical” is not an undertaking for the faint of heart or anemic of purse. Preparing the multiple changes of costume of the chorus alone is a staggering endeavor and “Frozen” is also notorious for its many scene changes demanding new sets.
Help support Ely Memorial High School’s production of “Frozen” at a special musical fundraiser at the First Presbyterian Church, 226 E. Harvey St. in Ely, on Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. where professional baritone Elias Mokole and pianist Linda Turpening perform an evening of music together.
Ely Memorial High School won a nationwide competition where Disney selected one school from each state and gave them the rights to perform the full Broadway version of “Frozen.” Before the competition, schools could only perform an abridged version of the musical known euphemistically as “Frozen Jr.”.
Ely proudly represents Minnesota as the only school in the state to perform the full Broadway version of “Frozen.” As the all-student cast prepares to dazzle audiences with their production of “Frozen” in January, this small rural high school musical still needs the support of the community to fund the costumes, sets, and stage magic needed for get “Frozen” on the stage.
The concert is a fundraiser with all proceeds directly contributing to the costs of staging “Frozen” at Ely Memorial High School.
Elias Mokole is the vocal director for the musical. He shared his excitement for the production, “Music, of course, has the power to bring people together, and it’s great to support these wonderful young people who are a marvelous group to work with. They are so excited, and it’s a delight to support them in whatever way possible. We’re here to enjoy beautiful melodies and, at the same time, to support our local talents in their journey to present ‘Frozen’ on stage.”
Please join Mokole and Turpening on Dec. 2 for an evening of music to support “Frozen” in Ely. The concert is free. Donations of whatever you can afford will be accepted at the door.