Performing Arts
Sarah Bailey
Choir crosses generations
Thank you to our happy, energetic and gifted ACPS choir members who spread some Christmas cheer at Bupa Templestowe last week. The students sang brightly and had some beautiful moments of connection with residents whilst serving cups of tea, listening to residents sing and having an impromptu dance party! Thanks Catriona for the photos and to parents Erica, Arthur, Kimberley, Bec, Hall grandparents and Catriona for driving the students with Dan and myself to perform.
Bupa Recreation Coordinator, Pauline, sent us a thank you note:
Thank you again to you and your team's visit today.
The residents (and staff) absolutely loved having you all here.
Best Wishes for a wonderful end of year and 2025.
Regards from all of us from Bupa Templestowe.
Our NEXT performances:
ACPS Carols picnic – Thursday December 5th, 6-7pm
Warrandyte Community Carols – Sat 14th December 7pm
ACPS Carols next Thursday 6-7pm
The students are ready to show you a real treat on the ACPS oval next Thursday 5 Dec from 6-7pm. We have a range of Christmas songs and musical skills to show you, and a sing-a-long part at the end with some of ACPS' favourite Christmas tunes. Bring along your picnic, a rug and wear some christmas gear.
2025 Seussical Jr Production
We received over 70 audition videos and 96 registrations to join our Seussical cast and crew for next year. Welcome aboard! There is impressive talent and enthusiasm at ACPS for the Arts and this shouts it loud and clear! Auditions are underway and we aim to announce all lead roles on Sunday Dec 8th at 3pm. We will be holding a Seussical Day on 12 Dec (school hours) for all registered cast (main, ensemble) and tech crew to start building a strong & connected culture and familiarise ourselves with plot, songs, roles etc.
Stage 1 Lead role CALLBACK AUDITIONS
Location: Theatre at lunchtime.
Come to Theatre foyer at start of lunch with your lunch (first bell) to wait your turn.
Thursday 28th November: JoJo / Horton (+Ella B for Gertrude)
Friday 29th November : Gertrude/ Mayzie/ Cat In the Hat
Thursday 5th Dec : Mr and Mrs Mayor
STAGE 2 CALLBACK AUDITIONS
Monday 2nd Dec : Vlad / Yertle / Grinch / Thing 1 and Thing 2
Tuesday 3rd Dec : Young Kangaroo (2nd round shortlist was emailed 28/11)
Wednesday 4th Dec : Bird Girls / Wickershams
Thursday 5th Dec : Mr and Mrs Mayor (Stage 1)
Friday 6 Dec : Any final callbacks required
We now have the Dance video for Bird Girls and Wickersham brothers uploaded into the general Audition folder for students to learn in preparation for their audition next Wednesday. Please find this in audition folder link under “Bird Girls” folder and “Wickersham” folders. This link can also be used by students who need a refresher to prepare for other roles.
AUDITION FOLDER
All students who auditioned for a Stage 2 role will get to audition as part of a large group and need to learn the dance. Other roles will be asked to do same/similar act/song to the 1st audition.
Location: Theatre at lunchtime.
Come to Theatre foyer at start of lunch with your lunch (first bell) to wait your turn.
CAST ANNOUNCED: Sunday 8 Dec at 3pm.
Any queries, please reach out to me via email Sarah.Bailey2@education.vic.gov.au
Lastly, a production of 'A Christmas Carol' is running at the Doncaster Playhouse from Dec 19-21. Here's the booking link https://www.trybooking.com/CXJWT if families are interested in tickets.
Sarah Bailey
Sarah.Bailey2@education.vic.gov.au
Natarsha Kenny, Sarah Bailey, Kate Misra, Julie Clarke
Natarsha Kenny, Sarah Bailey, Kate Misra, Julie Clarke