2019 School Production
It’s with great excitement that we announce the 2019 School Production:
Rock of Ages – Friday 14 & Saturday 15 June
This production has been adapted by the author and iTheatrics to create a version that is accessible for high school students.
Synopsis
It’s the tail end of the 1980s and a time of hard rock, heavy metal and aspiring stars wandering the Sunset Strip in Hollywood. But the rock and roll lifestyle is about to end when German developers are keen to turn the Strip into a shopping mall. Can Drew, Sherri and the gang save the strip? Only the music of hit bands Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, and more hold the answer.
Student involvement – Years 7, 8 & 9
It is also with great excitement that we announce that students from Years 7, 8 and 9 are invited to audition for onstage roles. These roles will involve students singing, dancing and acting on stage to a live audience. We have already completed a pre-audition process with Year 9 students and will continue the audition process over the first few weeks of Term 1 to finalise the cast.
Students in Years 7, 8 and 9 are also invited to apply for backstage roles and assist in the development and running of the show. Roles available include:
- Costume Assistant
- Backstage Crew Member
- Follow Spot Operator
- Front of House Usher (only required during performances)
- Hair & Makeup Assistant
- Microphone Assistant
- Promotion & Publicity
- Set Construction
- Sound Effects Operator
Senior Student Production Team – Years 10, 11 & 12
Students in Years 10, 11 and 12 are invited to be part of the production team. These are leadership roles assisting with the creative decision making, rehearsals and creation of the final show for performance. These will be assistant roles to an adult mentor and include:
- Assistant Choreographer
- Assistant Costume Coordinator
- Assistant Director
- Assistant Hair & Makeup Coordinator
- Assistant Lighting Operator
- Assistant Marketing & Promotion
- Assistant Musical Director
- Assistant Props Coordinator
- Assistant Set Designer
- Assistant Stage Manager
Information Session for Students
Students in Year 7, 8 and 9 will have an opportunity to attend an information session at school regarding how to be involved in this year’s production. Any parents or carers who have any questions regarding this year’s production are welcome to contact the Production Manager, Miss Tia Steen or the Director, Mrs Kerry Turpie.
