Performing Arts 

2024 Production Camp

On the 17th to the 19th of July the majority of people involved in our school production, The Lion King, went off to camp. The camp was a perfect blend of hard work and meaningful connection with each other and the musical: whether we were rehearsing on stage, hanging out in the rec room, making noise in our cabins, or getting papier mâché all over our fingers: It was the ultimate bonding experience for all cast, crew, and band - no matter the year level. Something clicked after camp, and it truly was the reason that we all became so much closer and far more prepared for the actual show!

We stayed at Peninsula Outdoors - accommodation a little over an hour away. There were multiple spaces where the cast, band and each department could efficiently and effectively produce amazing work, whether that was practicing Lauren’s amazing choreography, sewing costumes or assisting with the tedious but valuable process of mask making! We mostly rehearsed, drilling the show from early in the morning to late at night. Although this took a great effort from everyone, it gave us a better picture of how the show fit together, and dedicating so much time to it really paid off!

The cabins and classic school camp traditions were also a fun touch to this somewhat unconventional camp. When we were sent to our rooms each night, most of us made the *mature* decision of staying awake, eating sickening amounts of lollies, and crying until all our mascara was gone. 

The lack of sleep caught up to most the next day when we participated in the vertical rope challenge, which was a physically exerting group activity that gave us a break from back-to-back rehearsals. Despite the unpleasant weather and rain making the vertical course somewhat of a death trap, it was so much fun! Props to Freddy for scaling up the ropes in under a minute in true spiderman style, whilst the rest of us struggled to get past the first obstacle.

A big thank you to Tom and Vivienne, student teachers from Monash University, who diligently took on any task thrown at them during camp! And finally, thank you to our wonderful teachers who attended the camp - it’s never easy being responsible for so many students, especially overnight and with day-long rehearsing! Sean, Emma, Fionn, Pri and Mr Morrison. We love you <3

- Greta, Wren and Mathilda (Zazu, Young Simba and Nala)