2022
Book and Lyrics by Music by
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In this year of compassion, Shrek Jnr was the perfect choice for our biennial Junior School Musical. In an age when compassion has never seemed more important Shrek Jnr echoes the message of embracing commonality of our humanity while celebrating our uniqueness “What makes us special makes us strong.”
Finally, I would like to acknowledge the remarkable cast. When we started this journey in June last year and announced our 2022 Junior School Musical, the screams of delight from 600 Junior School students were deafening and spine tingling at the same time. This is the largest cast we have ever had in a Junior School
musical. They have worked with boundless energy and grit for months and deserve all the congratulations and adulations for their unwavering commitment and
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the Book by William Steig. BROADWAY JUNIOR COLLECTION®
Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions. Original Production Directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford. “I’m A Believer” by (Neil Diamond) (c) 1966 Stonebridge Music, Foray Music. All rights administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (SESAC), on behalf of Stonebridge Music, and by Foray Music (SESAC). All rights reserved. Used by permission.
This show has been fortunate enough to be surrounded by so many selfless people who have volunteered countless days to bring to life the magical wonders that you will see on this stage. From incredible props, spectacular front of house scenery, flying puppets, the dazzling dragon to providing pizza parties and backstage supervision. Thank you to this amazing army of people that have toiled diligently behind the scenes.
Mrs Rosie Tucker, Mrs Jane Venter and Mr Andrew Lange
This is How a Dream Comes True Morning Person (Reprise) Freak Flag Big Bright Beautiful World (Reprise) I’mFinaleaBeliever
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Onenthusiasm.behalfof the cast and crew, we sincerely hope we have made “believers” out of you all and that there is “not a trace of doubt in your minds” that you have witnessed a truly amazing show. Thank you and be kind to everyone!
The Big Shrekers
Shrek Jnr is a magical fairy-tale adventure filled with enchantment, fantasy and fun. It shares the story of zany characters teamed with old storybook favourites as the audience are taken on a journey to explore that big bright beautiful world. We need to let our freak flags fly because deep down there is a little freak in all of us. This show is the culmination of dedication, hard work and an amazing team which includes the very talented
Andrew Lange, Musical Director extraordinare, the phenomenally creative Choreographer, Mrs Jane Venter, and the production expertise of Mrs Naomi WithMiddlebrook.aproduction of this magnitude there are masses of people working in the creative department that make the All-Saints’ musicals so spectacular. Over 470 incredible, imaginative costumes with eye-catching detail have been made by our wardrobe department led by Mrs Julianne Mutton. The theatre technicians Matthew Dean and Darren Curtis and their team of trainees have worked relentlessly on the construction of the set and phenomenal scenery which you have all witnessed.
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Big Bright Beautiful World Story of My Life What’s Up, Duloc?
How do you overcome your nerves? I just go with the flow. I don’t really mind that there’s people in the audience, I just think of it like another rehearsal.
Olivia Chong, Aria Flick and Oscar Webber
Faith Harris, Alana Harrison and Paige Imlach
What’s the best thing about being Donkey? I get to make a lot of new friends and, well, I get a bit of time off school too!
Hannah McLachlan Amelia Amor
What makes you a bit ‘freaky’? I think my face paint. It takes about 10 minutes just to wash off.
Who is a castmate you admire? I really admire all the main cast because they’ve been helping me out a lot.
Avalon Terry
What was the funniest moment during rehearsals? Probably when we did my first microphone test and I didn’t realise the mic was constantly on. I shouted “I can’t find my socks” and everyone heard!
What is it like to sing on the Nairn stage? Well it’s a bit nerve wracking but it feels good once you get into it.
Liam Braithwaite
What’s the best thing about being in an All Saints musical? I’ve seen alot of the shows that have gone on at the School, and until now I haven’t actually seen what goes on behind the scenes. It’s great to see what goes into it.
What is your favourite musical and why? All three High School Musicals. There is a lot of dancing and that’s my favourite thing.
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Mischa Ong
Ava Golder
How do you prepare for Shrek? I just read through the script a hundred times and memorised, memorised, memorised!
What’s the best thing about doing drama or performing arts? Being able to get out of your comfort zone a bit – being able to be someone else.
Darcy Arthur Liam Scott
What is the biggest challenge about leading? Some of the songs. I Know It’s Today is really hard, and it’s difficult to learn all your lines.
Did you borrow some inspiration from Eddie Murphy? Yes, 100 percent. What is your favourite thing about Shrek? It’s spending time with friends and getting to perform at the end of rehearsals.
How do you prepare for Farquaad? I get my knees ready first of all! Then I practise my lines a lot, and then practise some more.
Who is a castmate you admire? It’s really great to work with Aaron Sharma because he’s always chatting and happy, and it’s fun for all the other people in the show.
Katarina Lange, Matilda Petty and Grace Robinson
Meet the Stars
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What makes you a bit ‘freaky’? Probably the fiery orange wig and just going a little bit crazy at times!
Allegra Clarke Adelaide Blair Sianna Leong, Elizabeth McLaren and Vivien Robinson
Joanna Ye
Darcy LiangSam Flint
What’s the best thing about Fiona? Probably getting to do the farting scene in I Think I Got You Beat. I like to see people happy and laughing!
How does it feel to be the bad guy? Quite good to be honest. It just feels like I have the power.
Ben Altschwager and Milly Hodgson
Donkey - Aaron Sharma
Duloc Performer - Alyssa Lamattina
Props Coordinators - Kim Shepherd, Marijke Collins
Dancers - Francesca Bilios, Olivia Chipps, Rosa Fitzsimmons, Ella Liu Tan, Chelsea Marino, Madison Phelan, Hanna Quennell, Mackenzie Ross, Sophie Simonds, Madeline Thompson, Irene Yu
Theatre Manager - Matthew Dean
Wicked Witch - Avalon Terry
Guards - Oliver Cooke, Evie Clayworth, Kirralee Jones, Stella Bracey, Edie Englert, Noah Burford, Xavier Le Duc
Staging Technicians - Anna Hodgson, Cassandra Dean, Tara Moghbelpour
Bishop - Ronan Walker
Dance Captain - Mischa Ong
Director - Rosie Tucker
Pied Piper - Sam Flint
Graphic Design and Photography - Paris Faint
Credits
Assistant Stage Manager - Ariana Sinner
The Three Bears - Olivia Chong, Aria Flick, Oscar Webber
Prop Creation (Rosie Rat) - Pat Ciafardini, Michelle Macfarlane
Storytellers - Sianna Leong, Elizabeth McLaren and Vivien Robinson
Dwarf - Jai Modi
Prop Creation (Dragon) - Sam Sinner, Peter Sinner, Jodie Woolnough
Stage Manager - Tanya De Jager
Gingy - Allegra Clarke
Rooster - Josephine Mitchell
Choreography - Jane Venter
Shrek - Austin Madrers
Costumes Coordinator - Julianne Mutton
Floor Audio and Tech Captains - Georgia Terry and Lilly Moorhead
Set Design and Construction - Matthew Dean and Darren Curtis
Production Assistants - Kim Shepherd, Chris Holt, Cyndi Missen, Sadie Melville
Lighting Operator - Christina Morgan
Props Assistant - Charlotte Lindsay
Prompt - Sadie Melville
Follow Spot Operators - Maree Tilgner, Emily Woolnough
Front of House - Marijke Collins, Andrew Shepherd, Lilly Charles, Daniel McLaren Kennedy
Makeup Team - Carole Lange, Nidhi Naleen and Senior School student volunteers
Fairytale Ensemble - Ada Atkins, Madeleine Berenbak, Kiara Bhartia, Chloe Birner, Milla Bonica, Anna Bromberg, Olivia Brooker, Jasper Campbell, Venus Chou, Hudson Daniel, Grace Davidson, Keana Eddie, Poppy Harris, Liam Ho, Riley Humphrey, Ella Jin, Georgie Kohring, Brandon Lowndes, Jack Ludbrook, Charlie Moorhead, Coco Morgan, Miles Morrison, Sienna O’Dor, Kate Rentoul, Frankie Small, Zara Sulzberger, Harper Taylor, Danielle Vardanega, Jeffrey Zhang, Aila Ziukelis
The Three Little Pigs - Faith Harris, Alana Harrison, Paige Imlach
Puss In Boots - Evelyn Zhou
Prop Creation - Charlotte Coccetti, Juliette Collins, Marley Enright
Papa Ogre - Ben Altschwager
Pinochhio - Adelaide Blair
Musical Director - Andrew Lange
Makeup Coordinator - Vicki Morley
Big Bad Wolf - Darcy Arthur
Lord Farquaad - Liam Braithwaite
Vocal Coaching - Lisa Mason
Young Fiona - Joanna Ye
Mama Ogre - Milly Hodgson
Little Shrek - Riley Mail
Teen Fiona - Hannah McLachlan
Peter Pan - Liam Scott
Knights - Violet Wilson, Symphony Semaan, Natalia Ramirez, Skye Rattray-Wood, Isabella Vosloo, Milaan Fulton, Bailee Rose, Sam Percival, Monty Cole, Aaron Sun
Ugly Duckling - Darcy Laing
Rehearsal Support - Georgia Ogge, Isabelle Arthur, Maddie Cooke, Junior School Staff
Audio Technicians - Elliott Laird, Ryan Werda, Mike Batt, Chloe Flanagan
Princess Fiona - Ava Golder
Backstage Crew - Tia Venter, Mathew Scannell, Hallie Bosiljevac, Ian Leung
Captain of the Guard - Amelia Amor Dragon Singers - Katarina Lange, Matilda Petty and Milly Hodgson
Microphones - Natasha Lindsay, Cathie Rennie
Duloc Ensemble - Bree Aucoin, Tiah Bouveng, Natalie Brooks, James Cameron, Sophia Caralis, Elvis Cen, Grace Daley, Ellie Eckstein, Sunny Guo, Ava Hinze, Mae Hutchison, Ava Kahler, Renee Kam, Michael Lingwood, Amelia Mahon, Makenzie Merrin, Aaryan Naleen, Jasper Nguyen, Jax O’Dwyer, Charlotte Parker, Kinnley Rowe, Hazel Snow, Scarlett Sweeting, Beth Swift-Hoadley, Boston Thom, Justine Trainor, Lucas Wang, Abby Weel, Samuel White, Ben Windle, Chloe Zhang
All Saints Friends of Performing Arts and Goodwill Café Volunteers, Adrienne Bennett, Lara Sumich, Senior School Art Department, Junior School Art Department, All Saints Grounds, Events and Cleaning Staff, Dreamweavers Event Productions (John and Janine Harris) Goodridge Australia, DATMedia (Andrew and Kim Shepherd), Sheryl Frawley, Anne Reed, Kay Terry, Chantelle Flint, Jan and John Abel, Shannon Smith, Linda Duncan, Kyleen Phillips, Marie Engel, Lauren Mitchell, Matilda Mitchell, Jill Moon, Cara Blair, Alexis Fitzsimmons, Jenna Mclachlan, Peta Cheng, Ainsley McLaren, Amy White, Nidhi Jogia, Carole Lange, Brie Raminez, Brieanna Morgan, Nessa Modi, Darcy Brooks, Maria Scibilia, Kate Bonica, Twila Ladbrook, Jayne Wellby Shrek would not have been possible without you all. It takes a village!
