Students of the Coonabarabran get to stand in the spotlight during their performance of Legally Blond - The Musical.  The performances were held on 1, 2, and 3 August at the Coonabarabran High School Hall. 

Around 45 students from Years 7 to 11 participated in the play, according to Director Michael Armstrong. 

The opening night on 1 August was a huge success. 

"I think it was really great for it all to come together after all the hard work that the kids have put in," one audience member said in a video on the high school's Facebook page. 

"I know the hours and late nights the kids have done."

"It has been a fantastic opportunity to see growth, to see their confidence, and to be able to just see the sheer joy that they have on stage, as did on their opening night," Mr Armstrong said.

Cast practicing one last time before the big night. Source: Facebook

The Coonabarabran High School theatre has been entertaining the audience for 30 years, nine years of which Mr Armstrong has been the director. 

Mr Armstrong said they had students with a background in drama while some were fresh on the scene.

"We've got people who've got significant amounts of experience and some who had very little experience. "

The director said the crew worked hard to give the performance a consistent flow. 

"The cast has worked really well together to bring together a coherent performance of al the music, acting, and choreography."

"It's always wonderful to see that you've got kids who are sometimes fairly new to be able to see the positive responses of the audience," Mr Armstrong said. 

The students had been practicing for the play for about 13 weeks. 

"It was great to see the enthusiasm and the excitement they had just to be on the stage and be performing this piece."

The choice for the musical had been up to the students. 

"It was ultimately picked because of the interest of the cast. That was ultimately the option the students wanted to do the most" Mr Armstrong said. 

More of the audience's reviews can be seen on the Coonabarabran High School's Facebook page. 

Dress rehearsal at the Coona High School