The Junior Production Cocurricular Program is a unique opportunity for students in Years 7 to 9 to take responsibility and gain experience in every area of musical theatre production. Students develop their own costumes, contribute to the production of props and sets, participate in the band, design the programme and work backstage and in audio. Attracting a significant number of our Junior School students, the Junior Production continues to grow in popularity and always provides many highlights and learning opportunities for the students - not just in performance but throughout the complicated, but very rewarding journey - from page to stage.

This year's Junior Production, Spamalot, was delivered by students excited to share their passion for performing arts, both on- and backstage. This enthusiasm spilled out to the audience groups and the feedback from both sides of the footlights was very positive!

The hard work over a shortened production period paid off. Students knew they had to remain focused and committed in rehearsal, while in their 'down time' they would watch others rehearsing, learn lines, practise dances, socialise quietly or use the time complete other homework. The members exhibited a high level of respect for themselves and others within the Company and the teamwork displayed by all involved was commendable.

The show delivered many a belly laugh - the unique humour of Monty Python proved a hit with young and old. It is safe to say that we will never think of the legend of Camelot in the same way again!

The Spamalot Company and the Performing Arts faculty thank the BSC community for its continued support and encouragement. We look forward to delivering an exciting and innovative program again in 2017.

Tahli Carta Davis

Year 8

Audio

I found it challenging to work the sound controls - I had never done it before. I learned how to set up the sound equipment and could then teach others how to do it. I enjoyed having this responsibility. audio.

Tun Lit Chit

Year 8

Band

Playing Ukulele in the band was quite hard but I just tried my best. I enjoyed playing the music.”’

Erica Taylor “I enjoyed being able to dance in a group and let people see our collaborative efforts. It was hard to say my lines and overcome stagefright but I put more effort into my role and lost my stagefright!

Harriet Sherlock

Year 9

Cast

Being a Knight of Ni was not as taxing a role as some leads, but the most difficult part had to be the stilts I had to put on! The rest was fairly easy, including putting on an annoying high pitched voice. The most difficult part was using the stilts to my advantage when onstage. As I moved slower than the other Knights of Ni, I had to still be funny about it while getting offstage as quickly as possible.

Jessica Zhao

Year 8

Stage Crew

I had to put a lot of props on and off and even though I wasn’t onstage my role was important - as I had to help the team to get all the backstage things done.

Jack Sutton

Year 9

Cast

I had to learn a lot of lines and be able to remember a lot of dance moves! I had some trouble remembering my lines in one of the shows, but the other cast in the scene worked really well with me and so the scene still managed to flow relatively smoothly.

Ruby Sinclair

Year 8

Stage Crew

I enjoyed making props because it was fun designing them.

Zac Joan

Year 9

Band

It was a good opportunity for people without much musical theatre experience to learn new skills. For people like me, it was also a great way for those with previous experience to challenge themselves further.

Molly Hutchings

Year 9

As Tim the Enchanter, I had to put on a Scottish accent and I had my fair share of speaking lines. I also had a few dancing roles as a Finnish Fisch Schlapper, a Laker Girl and a Chandelier. I personally didn't face any difficulties during the show, aside from briefly forgetting a move in Find Your Grail . But I quickly recovered - and I was in the back line so probably no one noticed anyway!

Angie Cauchi

Year 9

Cast

I found my own costume and props!

Harvey Carroll

Year 9

Cast

I enjoyed having the new experience of being in the cast after previously playing saxophone in the orchestra for whole school productions. I was the man who was not dead and I had to dance and sing. Having to remember

a few lines and a song was interesting - but very good fun!

Alexandra Wilson

Year 9

Backstage

I was helping backstage moving sets on and off.

We missed a cue to take off the Camelot set so to overcome this we had to figure out where would be easiest to complete the set change .

David Sexton Carroll

Year 7

Cast

I liked singing in the show and dragging out a dead body!

Noah Pilatti

Year 7

Cast

I became more confident in front of an audience.

Rylee Evans

Year 8

Cast

I found learning the French accent challenging. I overcame this by practicing a lot with other people. I enjoyed that...I had to act rude and bossy!

Isabella Harding

Year 8

Cast

I loved being in the spotlight as I haven’t ever had a role like that before. This helped my acting, dancing and singing skills. I have never sung so well in my entire life - I surprised myself!

Jeanette and Geoff (Walton)

Friends of BSC Performing Arts

This may begin to sound a bit repetitive but we must register how impressed we were at the quality and professionalism of the young performers [of Spamalot]. We thoroughly enjoyed both performances. It was a privilege and sheer joy to be in the audience.

While credit must go to the young performers, we equally applaud your dedicated staff for their vision, inspiration and unselfish extra-curricular hours spent in making it happen.

Our heartiest congratulations to everyone.

important dates

December 2016

January 2017