MADAGASCAR A MUSICAL ADVENTURE!

GENEVIEVE DUNCAN MUSICAL DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

It has been a privilege to direct and produce Mary MacKillop’s inaugural P-12 College musical of Madagascar: A Musical Adventure in 2022. I think I speak for all members of staff, cast and crew when I reiterate what an adventure we had. Whole school musicals offer students a rich arts experience where the process is just as important as the finished product.

During our process, students were empowered to experiment with ideas, become fearless in their ability to take risks and explore their creativity though engagement in all aspects of the production. Together, the cast have worked for months to breathe life into this show through a strong sense of collaboration, communication, and belonging to process greater than the sum of its parts. I am incredibly proud of the cast and crew of Madagascar 2022. We have all overcome challenges and obstacles along the journey, but we have preserved with resilience and commitment to the creative process.

These 21st century skills are a testament to the value of the arts in educating the whole child. Finally, whole school musicals are a significant event in any school calendar, and I would like to acknowledge and thank the dedicated team of professionals who have worked tirelessly for many months to ensure this experience was transformative for our students and one they would remember.

William Shakespeare once said: “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women are merely but players”.

To the cast and crew of Madagascar 2022, your stage was worthy of rapturous applause.

Looking forward to 2024!