Performing Arts News

I hope everyone enjoyed our school production of Alice in Wonderland Jr.

I have been busy gathering feedback from our children on their experiences around production and have been very moved by some of their comments about how much they enjoyed it, how much work went into it and how exciting the shows were on the night. I am amazed at how many children have been telling me that they miss the show and want to keep singing the songs!

I have also asked for student voice in our next production (2021) and overwhelmingly it seems our children love a musical.

For me sitting up in the lighting box, it was thrilling to see the coming together of so many moving parts into this one whole creative piece. The children danced, sung and acted their hearts out. Even as problems popped up such as microphones not working, lighting cues being late, actors forgetting lines, it still all worked!

I would like to thank all the many individuals who helped out with Crafternoons, fund raising and make up and hair, we couldn't have done it without you.

Victoria Gelberg

Director and Performing Arts Teacher

Production Quotes From The Students

The scariest part of production was trying to time all the visual effects correctly. I enjoyed all the bows at the end. - Nicholas 5/6HA (Tech Crew)

My favourite part was when Alice sang at the top of her lungs - Bianca 1/2PL (White Rabbit)

Everyone was looking at us singing and dancing proudly in Alice in Wonderland - Tiffany 1/2SC (Jellyfish)

On stage I was scared to perform in front of people but I stayed brave! - Larry 1/2SC (Jellyfish)

The Caterpillar was my favourite character in the play because he had cool dance moves - Dhel 3/4CH (Flowers)

I liked being able to be creepy in a way. It suited my character’s personality. The most memorable part of the night was during the singing of ‘Zip-a-Dee Doo-Dah Zip-a-Dee-Ay’ and the bows when everyone was dancing without a care! - Ella 5/6NE (Cheshire Cat #1)

The Queen of Hearts was a great role. Lara’s voice was loud and her acting was really good! - Maria 3/4CH (Flowers)