The Claw student reflections

Staging a production is a process that takes huge amounts of time and effort from a committed community. Most students have little prior knowledge or experience of theatre, so it’s a journey of trust. After a big term of rehearsal and preparations, here are some reflections from Year 4A & 4C students. Look out for reflections from Year 4B & 4D in our next newsletter.

4A and 4C student reflections 

What was the most impactful? 

Knowing we were performing on stage to a sold out crowd was incredible, and that I played a part in the show gave me a very warm & fuzzy feeling inside. – Laura S 

The Double Trouble is stuck in my head. I loved the choreography.  – Archie

I always got better every time - 1% better! – Pedro K.

That I had to lie on the ground! – Naomi 

What did you enjoy most?

I enjoyed placing the coin in the box. It built my courage up way higher. – Archie

When it all came together. – Matthew 

I liked when we were waiting for the cues. – Paris 

I liked when the production started and joy overfilled my body. – Axel

What are you proud of?

I am proud of the fact that I was to keep working and to remember all my lines and sing by myself in front of 200 people. – Phoebe S.

I am really proud of when on the first night I forgot my line BUT the next night I came back and slayed it! – Rosalie W.

Overcoming my fear of going on a stage. – Chilli S.

I’m proud of going up on stage when I was a tiny bit nervous and scared. – Ivy L.

I’m proud of myself and everyone in the production, and being a Mighty Mutant Power Turtle. I love it! – Adam O. 

Performing in front of my dad. – Annabel 

Overcoming my fear of dancing in front of people. – Emily S.

What benefits do you think you got from doing the show, or what have you learned about yourself that you didn’t know before?

I learned how much I like helping others from being Dance Captain at the front leading. – Emily B

I can be whatever I set my mind to. – Grace W.

I have learnt that I will not give up if I’m doing the things I like. – Phoebe S. 

I have come out of this production with more resilience than I had before and more courage. – Maeve M.

I benefited from going up on that stage and finding my courage. – Ciara B.

It’s okay to be nervous or scared because that means you care. – Chilli S.

I never give up. I get back up when I get it wrong. You will get it right in no time. If you’re tired, keep going. – Edward

I learned that I can be braver than normal and that the little 1% improvements help a lot. – Ivy L.

The theatre gave me a feeling that I never had before - I belong there.   When I heard about my lead role, my ‘self’ left me and that’s where all of my confidence finally caught me. – Lachy M.

Devices (phones, iPads, watches, etc …) could not be brought to the theatre. Did you miss yours? Why, or why not?

I didn’t miss my device even the tiniest bit - which I was slightly surprised about - because I was having so much fun. – Laura S. 

I was too focussed on having fun on stage. – Eden F.

I didn’t miss my device. Although devices are fun, the production was so much ‘funner’. – Oscar H.

I did not miss my iPad because I did something I’ve never done before. – Hugo P.

I didn’t care about devices … nothing was better than this. – Axel.