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Twisting the Plot to create a musical

 
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Reimaging the story of Peter Pan was this year's twist on delivering a musical production that promises to surprise and delight at Beaudesert State High  – 'The Lost'. 

The freedom of writing a musical from a blank piece of paper has given the production team and Director Courtney De Leon complete creative control of the script without the limits existing copyright enforces. It also gave students the opportunity to develop their own creative skills offstage as well as on. This forms a core component of the school curriculum and delivers on freedom of self-expression. 

In developing the plot, Peter Pan was researched with a discussion on what would the story look like if instead of Hook being the villain… it was Peter Pan! This led to the an entirely new character 'Ripley' and a story line that will not be 'lost' on the audience! 

Rehearsals began in Term 2 and continue through term 3 providing numerous learning opportunities.

Students are gaining valuable life skills including patience – sometimes as all professional artists discover, you can wait an entire rehearsal to perform in just one scene.

The ability to let go of creative control and see your idea taking shape through the eyes and performances of others was another important skill gained.

And confidence – confidence in talking and working closely with people you don't necessarily know, learning what it is to be vulnerable and a belief in yourself and the team you are part of. 

Production Highlights: 

Stage Production Academy in collaboration with some Songbirds Academy Students, wrote the show and some of the music.

Some Stage Production Academy students, Mrs Gemma Wuersching and some Senior Dance Team students choreographed all dances.

Two Songbirds students are the musical directors in collaboration with Director Courtney De Leon. 

The freedom of writing your own musical is that you can choose to have as many heros or villains as you wish! 

Villains

  • Ripley played by Carter Robinson
  • His sidekick Binkertelle played by Caitlyn Ferguson


Leaders of the factions within 'our world'

  • Willow played by Chaunte Ellison
  • Gwendoline played by Lilian Waite
  • Gibeau played by Marcia Grey
  • Myrtle played by Phoenix Brooks

 

Orphans kidnapped

  • Riley played by Ella Barry
  • Parker played by Hayden Griffin
  • Ash played by Jaimelyn Preece
  • Jamie played by Indy-Rose Barry

 

Guides through each 'world'

  • Oaklee played by Brooklyn -Jade Senhenn
  • Gabriella played by Bethany Dean

​Tickets are on sale NOW and can be purchased via the QKR app.

 

Important Information:

Location: PA01, Beaudesert State High School

Show 1: Friday 18th August - 6pm

Show 2: Saturday 19th August - 1pm

Show 3: Saturday 19th August - 6pm


Cost p/p: $10

Tickets are available only on the QKR app. 

No allocated seating, ticketing lists will be checked at the door for each show.

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Last reviewed 02 August 2023
Last updated 02 August 2023