Striking a pose that matches their character’s personality, Soundwave prepares for their annual production of Princess Tea. This year’s theme is “Mulan’s Camp of Courage.” “We thought this would be a really fun theme because all of us would get to play games with each other and spread the message to the kids that winning isn’t everything,” Ferguson said. “A lot of the time just being around your friends is where the magic actually happens.”Photo courtesy of CPHS Choir.

The stage is a combination of vibrant colors and music as the Princess and Prince dance across the stage. Prince Phillip, portrayed by senior Roy Ferguson, turns to Beast, played by senior Blake Musfeldt and sings, “Don’t believe me? Ask the dishes.” Together, the cast and crew sing, dance and laugh to the popular song, “Be Our Guest.”

On March 1 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and March 2 at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m., the choir will host its annual production of Princess Tea. This is a student-written and produced show put on by the a cappella choir, Soundwave. Kids are encouraged to come dressed up as Disney characters to watch their favorite prince and princess come to life on stage in this interactive show.

“Children should attend this event because it’s such a fun experience and is incredibly funny and entertaining while still sending a great message about life,” senior Brooke Ferguson, who plays Anna, said. “This year’s show is different from past shows because it really focuses on us working together to accomplish things and what can be achieved when you don’t try to do things alone.”

This year’s Princess Tea theme is “Mulan’s Camp of Courage.”

 “We thought this would be a really fun theme because all of us would get to play games with each other and spread the message to the kids that winning isn’t everything,” Ferguson said. “A lot of the time just being around your friends is where the magic actually happens.”

The show will take place in the CPHS Little Theatre in the cafeteria. Seating is first come, first served. If guests arrive in a party, the entire group must arrive at the same time if they want to be seated together. According to Ferguson, cast members ran into problems as they prepared for opening day.

“I think the hardest thing to hurdle this year while putting this show on is that we haven’t had as much rehearsal time as we have in the past,” Ferguson said. “Rehearsals have been jam-packed in hopes that we are prepared enough to open on Saturday.”

Another challenge the cast has run into preparing for Princess Tea is the conflicting dates between the show and the Theatre Cabin, an annual event tech theatre students attend. The students who are usually in charge of sound, lighting, and technology are not able to help with the show this year. 

“[We had] to train people who have never done tech before,” junior Charlotte Wallace, who plays Merida, said. “Even with this setback, the new tech people are doing an amazing job.”

At the show, popcorn, goldfish and other small snacks will be provided. Some of the songs at this year’s production include “Be Our Guest,” “Zero to Hero” and “When You Wish Upon a Star.”

“My favorite part of this year’s production is when all of Soundwave is on stage together singing “Be Our Guest,” Ferguson said. “It is so fun getting to look around and see the faces of all my friends on stage, dancing and singing together in such an exciting number.”

Attendance costs $22 per ticket and attendees of all ages must purchase a ticket, which can be purchased at cphschoir.com. The money earned from this show will fund the Cedar Park Choir program for different competitions and shows they do throughout the year. Princess Tea is also a way the choir program can involve the public in their performance.

“This show is really important to the culture of community outreach at our school,” senior Blake Musfeldt, who plays the Beast as a human, said. “By giving this performance, [which is] geared more towards younger kids, we can get children and parents more involved in all the amazing things Cedar Park has to offer.”