JUNIOR SCHOOL PRODUCTION

PETER PAN JUNIOR

Our first ever Junior School Production is only weeks away! Our students have been working incredibly hard alongside our wonderful team, Director Madeleine Kerr (FCC alumni), Vocal Coach Jocelyn Jensen and Production Manager Toby Thomas (FCC alumni). They are proving to be enthusiastic, eager and hard-working balls of energy and have been a joy to watch so far!

The focus for this production has been on teaching the students the skills required to join the senior school production or an ameteur theatre group. We also aim to equip these young performers and designers with the skills of problem solving, teamwork and initiative, all skills essential as they move through into early adulthood.

Performances will be held on:

OPENING NIGHT: Tuesday 28th November - 7pm - 8.30pm (CAST 1)

Wednesday 29th November - 7pm - 8.30pm (CAST 2)

Thursday 30th November - 7pm - 8.30pm (CAST 1)

CLOSING NIGHT: Friday 1st November - 7pm-8.30pm (CAST 2)

Tickets will ON SALE and will SELL OUT!

Emily Unt-Wan - Drama teacher

I have been doing the school productions since I first came to the school in Year 7, however Peter Pan has been such a wonderfully different experience to all the other shows due to only being for Years 7-9 and having the leads double cast. It is lots of fun to be able to share a role with someone as you can help each other to develop the character. Rehearsals are really fun and it is great getting to know the rest of the cast. Everyone is so encouraging and supportive towards each other which makes it such an enjoyable show to be a part of. We have been having to rehearse a lot in the cinema due to VCE exams so it will be really exciting to see how we all go when the set gets put in and Neverland comes to life. I can’t wait to perform and I hope everyone comes to see the show as we all have been working hard on it.

Ash Trusler - Year 9

It is such a privilege to be a part Footscray City’s first ever junior musical of the production Peter Pan. Our progress of the show is moving fast and smoothly as our cast’s commitment have made a massive impact on how much we have achieved throughout the past few weeks. We have not only worked on blocking the scenes and singing, but we have also had numerous lessons learning about characterization by using physical movement and expressions. The whole cast are very much enjoying every rehearsal because the environment is so welcoming and warm. We are all so enthusiastic for the show nights and counting it down until the nights come. Hope to see you there!    

Rosa Deverell - Year 9

It is an exciting opportunity that I get to participate in Peter Pan jr this year. It’s been a fun time and I’ve learnt new organisational skills, theatre terms and I’ve made lots of new friends along the way. We’re currently doing many rehearsals and preparing for the opening night at the end of November. The experience has been great so far and I hope the play goes well.

Joely Kennedy - Year 7