When you’re watching a musical at Jenks, you probably notice the costumes or the set first. The layers of makeup on the actors’ faces typically takes a backseat compared to everything else that’s going on. However, the makeup brings just as much to the characters as their costumes and performances do. The entire process is very time consuming and takes patience, but the end result makes the musical so much better.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard has had a prolific career, releasing 25 albums spanning multiple genres in just 13 years. From starting off as a garage rock band to now being one of Australia’s most well known bands with an overarching story across their albums known as the Gizzverse, it’s safe to say that they’re truly a once in a lifetime band.

The runners are lined up, waiting for the signal to start. Among the many runners stands Santiago Pereira, a sophomore at Jenks High School. His bib pinned to his shirt, he stands poised to outrun his competition.