Newcomers are embracing their first taste of show business with the Milton Ulladulla Entertainers.
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Riley White, Carla West and Met Fa'oa are some of the fresh faces who have joined the Entertainers for its 30th year.
The trio are among 28 singers, five dancers, seven band members and countless backstage volunteers, committee members, make-up and costume designers involved in the 2019 production There's No Business Like Show Business.
Mr White and Mr Fa'oa have siblings who have performed in past Entertainers' shows with both believing it would be a good experience to be part of.
"I've had a sister and a brother who have both [performed with the Entertainers] so I've always been into music, so I thought I would give it a crack," Mr Fa'oa said.
Ms West has been among the crowd, enjoying many previous shows, but wasn't sure if she was brave enough to take the stage alongside the group.
"I've always watched the show and always thought it would be so much fun, but had never been game enough to try it out," she said.
Each have been amazed at how much they've enjoyed preparing since February. This year's show features songs and dances from films, musicals, TV show and advertising jingles.
Learning the words, how to position a microphone and where to stand is all part of the fun.
"Trying to learn the words to so many different songs and different genres, that's been one of the funnest parts to me," Met said.
The youngest of the trio, Riley said he's taking of all the experience in.
"It's such a new thing that I haven't tried out before," he said.
"It's a good little community group that's enjoyable in itself [and it's] all a learning curve in the end pretty much."
Show Dates:
Friday, September 13.
Saturday, September 14.
Sunday, September 15 (matinee).
Thursday, September 19.
Friday, September 20.
Saturday, September 21 (matinee).
Saturday, September 21.