HAPPENINGS
All were ready for opening night due to their hard work in rehearsals.
LEGALLY BLONDE
Secondary production goes musical Justice is served! This year’s musical production of Legally Blonde, which was performed 18-20 November, did not fail in bringing tears of laughter or moments of intense reflection. Starting in August, auditions for the production took form in a traditional structure: can you sing, dance and act?
As music played a large element in Legally Blonde, audience members were lucky enough to have their ears serenaded by a live band. From guitars to percussion, students showcased their musical talents when performing songs for both the department store and the ‘frat party’ scene.
“It showed me what a real musical audition felt like,” said Tyra Eberwein, an actor in Year 10.
“Apart from a nice story line, the music really makes it that touch more special,” said David Lunn, a musician in Year 13.
Involving all secondary year levels, many people contributed towards the production. There were costumes, set, backstage, lighting and props crews, all of whom worked alongside the cast, stage managers and chorus.
Rehearsals ran after school until 5.00pm for the first two months, but as performance dates got closer, bedtime got later. Rehearsals were extended, calling everyone until 8.00pm some nights and even some weekends. It was an intense, demanding, yet extremely remarkable countdown to the final performances.
“I made friends with so many people in different years,” said Angel Olivo, an actor in Year 9. “It was so heart-warming to see everyone work simultaneously and see things tie together in the end.” Through humid weather and a mildly air-conditioned theatre, the set design crew painted, measured, and did other complicated things to ensure a great overall look of the stage. Subsequently, their hard work paid off in creating a set like no other. Working with the crafty revolving stage, the stage hands were quickly able to turn Elle’s fluffy pink bedroom into a supreme court in just seconds.
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LEGALLY BLONDE
Overall, the Legally Blonde family were able to perform – I mean, sing – a sensational story, encouraging students to never give up in what they want to achieve – but don’t follow your boyfriend to university. Talla Buffery Year 13