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School Production

PRODUCTION NEWS - "THE TOYS" - OCT 16TH 

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Would you like to get involved in the production?

 

WORKING BEE - SEPTEMBER 6TH, 10AM-2:30PM

 

We would love to see as many families as possible at the working bee on September 6th in the Barbunnin. We will be painting sets, making props and embellishing costumes. If you can spare a couple of hours, please put your name on THIS DOCUMENT so we have an idea of numbers. Kids are welcome to help too!

 

DONATIONS NEEDED

 

We are on the hunt for props! If you have any of the following items we are looking for, please hand them into the office ASAP. If you are loaning us an item, please make sure it is clearly labelled, and we will return it after the production. 

  • iPhones/tablets (x5) - Don’t have to work
  • Toys from the 90s, including Cabbage Patch Kids, Pound Puppies, 90s-style Barbies/Kens, Robots, Cowboy/Cowgirl figurines and large dinosaurs. (Approx 20xtoys total) 
  • Christmas stocking
  • Binoculars
  • Working Torches (x10)
  • A-frame sandwich board
  • Small, easy-to-pop-up fake Christmas tree

 

WANTED: VOLUNTEERS FOR MAKE-UP CREW + STAGEHANDS 

 

We are seeking stagehands and make-up crew members for the matinee and evening performances on Thursday, October 16th. 

 

Matinee stagehands would need to be available from 12:00-3:30pm, and/or for the evening show from 6:00pm-9:30pm.

 

Make-up helpers will be needed on the morning of October 16th, between 10:00am and 1:30pm, and for touch-ups at 6:00pm. 

 

If you are available and can help, please contact;

 

Kylie Murray (Stage Manager) kyliemurray@iinet.net.au

Julie Pearce (Make-Up Lead) juliepearcepitt@gmail.com

 

 

DANCE ROUTINES - STARTING THIS THURSDAY

 

Students are starting their dances this week! We can’t wait to see their moves as we progress through the term.

 

CAST REHEARSAL PARENT SUPPORT

 

Our grade 5 and 6 students are now off script. We encourage parents of children with speaking roles to rehearse their lines as much as possible between rehearsals to give them the best chance of performing to their full potential.

 

COSTUME UPDATES

 

Costume information will be sent out to families on the 13th of August. Each student in the school will be required to supply part or all of their costume, depending on their character. We will provide costume boards with photos and information about what you will need to supply and what the school will supply. Please keep an eye out for information via compass and your whatsapp class chats.

About the Show – The Toys

 

In a world where toys have never existed, one restless kid is determined to make Christmas feel magical. When Deedee Smith and her siblings sneak into a mysterious old building, they accidentally unlock a long-forgotten toy factory… and the secrets it holds. Inside, they discover a colourful cast of toys that were built to bring joy - but have never been played with... until now.

 

Set to a soundtrack of iconic 90s hits, The Toys is a story about imagination, family, and the importance of play - starring malfunctioning dolls, melodramatic toy robots, boot-scootin’ cowboys and cowgirls, jazz-handed teddy bears and plenty more.

 

With our Year 5/6 students in speaking roles - and every student from Foundation to Year 6 taking part in a dance number - we can’t wait to bring The Toys to life on stage this October!

Production Day Information

 

Thursday 16 October @ Cripps Theatre, Caulfield Grammar

 

• Matinee Performance: 1:30pm

• Evening Performance: 7:00pm

 

* Please note, all children will perform in both shows.

 

On production day, students will arrive at Ripponlea Primary School as normal and walk to the theatre with their teachers for a full-dress rehearsal and matinee performance. They will then return to school for collection at 3.30pm before returning to the theatre approximately 1 hour before the evening show. More details, including what to bring and wear on the day, will be provided closer to the time.