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Senior School Production
"What kind of musical is this?" LITTLE SALLY
Congratulations to the cast, crew, and production team of the sublime Senior School production, Urinetown: The Musical.
It was an energy filled and thought-provoking piece of theatre that showcased skilled actors in challenging and entertaining roles. Urinetown will be remembered as the first theatrical production to be staged in The Jamie and Rebecca Gray Theatre.
The title certainly raised a few eyebrows, but the performances enlightened audiences about the meta-theatrical, tongue-in-cheek content that satirised corporate greed, environmental issues, and the idea of revolution in an idealistic youth. Impressively, each performance was student run – from the tech desk to makeup artistry, the backstage crew, and the ushers. This is a feat of which we are extremely proud.
The production may have been set in a town “just like any other town you might find in a musical,” but the environmental, economic, and social messages were very relevant for us in Australia. The size and scope of recent floods, droughts, bushfires, and coral bleaching have all had a lasting impact on communities around the country, including our own.
Our diligent cast had a twelve-week rehearsal schedule and honed their craft by working on character development, scene blocking, learning songs and choreography. The cast and crew gathered momentum and confidence in their performances during ‘Tech Week,’ and the show exploded onto the stage on opening night. Needless to say, they did not take a backward step, creating an air of electricity and excitement in the new Theatre across all four shows.
I have the privilege of working with a wonderfully talented and creative group of people who have not only worked tirelessly to achieve our creative vision but demonstrated the professionalism and passion to create high quality theatre. Congratulations to all involved and thank you to everyone who came to support us.
