THE 2024 MUSICAL
Based on
Comic Strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz Book, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner
Dialogue by Michael Mayer
Music
Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
version of You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown by Michael Mayer
Produced in New York by Arthur Whitelaw and Gene Persson “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown”
Theatricals Company
24 – 27 July 2024
Ian & Margaret Heyward Hall Forde, ACT
Based on The Comic Strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz Book, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner
Additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer
Additional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Original Direction for this version of You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown by Michael Mayer
Originally Produced in New York by Arthur Whitelaw and Gene Persson
“You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” is presented by permission of ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC, A Concord Theatricals Company
Program designed by Joshua Atkinson
Principal’s Welcome
I am delighted to introduce Burgmann Anglican School’s 2024 musical ‘You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown’. Based on the comic strip Peanuts by Charles M. Shulz, the original book, music and lyrics for this musical were written by Clark Gesner back in 1967. The show was later revised and updated in 1999, with new dialogue by Michael Mayer and new music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa.
Just as Burgmann recently turned 25, this revised musical celebrates its 25th birthday this year. This is a heartwarming show for all ages, full to the brim of quotable words of wisdom, very fitting for our Burgmann theme for 2024. As you enjoy the production, I hope you are reminded that happiness does not require great expense, adventure or sense of occasion; rather,
it can be found in the simplest of everyday things.
Such a significant event requires commitment, passion and endless energy from our staff, the cast and crew and of course our parents, who support and encourage our students to engage with such a wonderful activity.
I would like to acknowledge the creativity, vision and leadership of my wonderful staff, and particularly recognise and thank Mrs Nicole Nunan, Mrs Anne Spence and Ms Heather Winter. They have given so much of their time, care and energy to this production and have also been supported by many fabulous staff, instrumental tutors, and current and former students and parents, in
various capacities.
The production is certainly testament to the community spirit at Burgmann and it is heart-warming to see the utter enjoyment of the students in the cast, band, and production crew as this show comes to life.
Our talented students have worked tirelessly this year on honing their singing, acting and dance skills, on set and prop construction in our Year 8 Above and Beyond class, and in student leadership in contributions to choreography, rehearsals and promotion of the event. I wish everyone in the production every success as their combined efforts come together in the performances.
Leonie Harwood Principal
Behind the Scenes
‘What’s the musical next year?’ I asked in about April 2023. ‘What’s the musical next year?’ I asked in May 2023. And so, I persisted. I heard rumours. ‘It’s really cute’. ‘Hasn’t been seen in Canberra for a long time’. ‘Opportunities for lots of students to show their skills’. ‘Every age will love coming to see this show’. The suspense built. And finally, the announcement: ‘You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown’. I’d never heard of it. I knew the comic strip. Indeed, Snoopy had been a fixture in our house for years. But not the musical. I quickly went to the source of all good information – YouTube. And there it was. A light, humorous, heartfelt musical that was so fitting for Burgmann to perform. And so, it began.
Auditions were held. Who could hit the high notes? Who could be in their teens and have to act like a tween? There was competition as
the talented actors and musicians in our community vied for the roles. Decisions were tough and it was decided that we would cast two Lucy’s and two Sally’s to give opportunities for more lead performers. Fast forward to Semester 1 2024.
Every Tuesday and Wednesday we had over 75 students come to rehearse.
The band in PA1 learning a very tricky score. Mrs Nunan desperately evolving the score, working with the assistance of our talented music tutors to enhance what was already beautiful music. The leads quickly realised the scope of their roles – the need to sing, dance and act a wide range of pieces. The cast was divided into teams – the Kite Kids, the Snoopy groupies, the Blankies. Special talents were identified like the ability to roller skate. The backstage crew started researching and sourcing the costumes, the props and learning
when to move the bench (again!). In Middle School, the Above and Beyond class was constructing the set – can the kennel be strong enough to stand on? And then the front of house – the program, the marketing, the photos and all that goes into the production.
Over 150 hours of rehearsals completed all while keeping up with the rest of life. The dedication of the staff and the students is testimony to the commitment they have to their passion to perform. It has been hard work, but a joy to be involved with assisting in this production. Happiness is…. being part of a school musical.
And so, we present ‘You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown’.
Liz Craig Executive Director Learning Operations
‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ (Revised) is a lively musical that follows Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang through a series of humorous and touching moments. From attempting to fly a kite to Snoopy’s imaginative escapades, the characters navigate the ups and downs of childhood with charm and wit.
The revised version features new songs and dialogue, adding fresh energy to this heartwarming celebration of friendship and the simple joys of life. Appropriate for all audiences.
Synopsis Music & Scenes
Act 1
Sc 1 Opening
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown
Sc 2 Lunch Hour
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Reprise)
Sc 3 School Music Room Schroeder
Sc 4 Another Lunch Hour
Sc 5 Charlie & Sally’s Backyard Snoopy
Sc 6 On the way to Lucy & Linus’ House Blanket Chase
Sc 7 Lucy & Linus’ House My Blanket and Me
Queen Lucy – Melodrama
Sc 8 Charlie & Sally’s Backyard
Sc 9 School Classroom
Sc 10 At the Park The Kite
Sc 11 Outside Lucy & Linus’ House
The Doctor Is In
Sc 12 Ponderings
Sc 13 School Music Room Beethoven Day
Sc 14 Rabbit Chasing
Sc 15 Study Hall The Book Report
Act 2
Sc 16 Study Hall The Book Report
Sc 17 Between Classes My New Philosophy
Sc 18 At the Baseball Field The Baseball Game
Sc 19 Between Classes
Sc 20 School Music Room Glee Club Rehearsal
Sc 21 Home from School Little Known Facts Suppertime
Sc 22 Nighttime Happiness
Words of Wisdom
Sets & Props
Student
Choreography Team
Front of House Managers
Team
Cast, Crew, Band, Choreographers & Staff
Elisha Adams Violin Aavyan Agarwal “The Blankies”
Benjamin Archbold School Teacher, “The Kite Kids”
Brooke Archbold “The Kite Kids”
Mina Barnett Crew
Hailey Bartlett Crew
Charlotte Beresford Patty, Featured Vocalist, “The Snoopy Groupies”
Caleb Campbell Keyboard
Amy Coad Production Staff Annabelle Cosh “The Kite Kids”
Liz Craig Production Staff
Isabella Croker Snoopy, Choreographer
Daniel Da Silva Trumpet
Imogen Davies “The Blankies”
Navin Dhanoa Charlie Brown
Alison Easey Keyboard
Emma Fox Clarinet
Jasmine Gahlawat “The Kite Kids”
Kenisha Gaind Lucy van Pelt
Jacob Gingco “The Blankies”
Wes Goodison Production Staff Mitchell Green Schroeder
Emma Griffiths Production Staff
Tyra Haskard Lucy van Pelt
Hailey Hastings “The Kite Kids”
Laney Himpson Featured Dancer, “The Blankies”
Nara Hooper Jones Violin
David Ibbotson Crew Mayurica Jeevaranjan Sally Brown
Tracey Jacob Production Staff
Catherine Kamara Trumpet
Akhil Karthikeyan Bass Guitar
Akshi Kavithasan “The Blankies” Akhi Kavithasan Drumkit, Auxiliary Percussion
Mia Keating Keyboard
Bethany Kelly Featured Vocalist, “The Snoopy Groupies”
Layla Kemp Flute
Tuyen Khuu Crew
Isobel Killesteyn Red-Headed Girl, “The Blankies”
James Larkings Linus van Pelt
Alexander Larkings Trombone
Yiming Li Cello, Drumkit
Yifei Li Glockenspiel, Auxiliary Percussion
Adele McGarity “The Kite Kids”, Crew
Ginevra Montgomery “The Kite Kids”
Adrienne Moore “The Blankies”
Zara Moore “The Kite Kids”
Jamie Morris Violet, Featured Vocalist, “The Snoopy Groupies”
Priya Mueller Featured Dancer & Vocalist, “The Snoopy Groupies”
Heera Murali “The Kite Kids”
Anisha Nathania Crew Charlie Nicholson-Clarke “The Blankies”
Nicole Nunan Conductor, Production Staff
Evie O’Reilly-Watts “The Blankies”
Hannah Osborne Lucinda, “The Kite Kids”, Choreographer
Charlotte Pallas Gore “The Blankies”
Dinara Priyasekera Flute, Featured Vocalist, “The Snoopy Groupies”
Navya Rajput Crew
Felicity Rawlins Choreographer
Aiza Saleem “The Blankies”
Avisha Samaraweera Featured Vocalist, “The Snoopy Groupies”
Kanisshka Sasikumar “The Blankies”
Summer Saunders Sally Brown
Anna Saunderson Clarinet
Chiara Scavone Crew
Diya Sen Featured Vocalist, “The Snoopy Groupies”
Andrew Shobbrook Keyboard
Lachlan Smith Alto Saxophone
Lily Spence Crew Anne Spence Production Staff
Sammy Stoddart “The Blankies”
Kate-Marie Storey Frieda, “The Kite Kids”
Lola Taylor Crew Lucas Teoh Featured Vocalist, “The Snoopy Groupies”
Jasmine Terron Dreamtime Snoopy, Featured Dancer & Vocalist, Choreographer
Imogen Terron Featured Dancer, “The Blankies”
Tessa Thirkettle Flute
Matthew Thomas Baritone Saxophone
Nathan Thomas Tenor Saxophone
Katie Tibbits Crew
Tammy Ton Violin Bryanna Vanderzil Violin
Jemma van Heel Featured Vocalist, “The Snoopy Groupies”
Catherine Warren “The Blankies”
Madison Wearne “The Kite Kids”
Sam Welling Crew
Nate Wilson Crew
Heather Winter Production Staff
Samantha Wong Crew Levana Zagari Featured Vocalist, “The Snoopy Groupies”
Joanne Zaharias Clarinet
Derek Zheng Timpani, Auxiliary Percussion
Thank Yous & Production Credits
Drama Direction & Choreography Team
Creative Design Team
Support Behind the Scenes
Direction Team
Technical Design Team
Autographs
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