Shrek The Musical is about to hit the stage at Beaconhills College’s magnificent new Tony Sheumack Centre for Performing Arts in Berwick.
Students in Years 5-12 are part of the cast and crew of the magical fairy tale musical, which also features a live orchestra with many student musicians.
With spectacular costumes and the well-known colourful characters of the ogre Shrek, Donkey, Princess Fiona and Lord Farquaad, the musical extravaganza will showcase students’ singing, dancing and acting talents.
Year 12 student Gemma, who plays the Shrek role, said delving into the ogre’s complex layers had been a “journey of self-discovery and joy.
“I have learnt to improve my confidence in singing and better understand the balance of acting, singing and dancing,” Gemma said.
The College’s Stephanie French said stepping into the new role as Theatre Production Co-ordinator for Shrek The Musical had been an incredibly rewarding experience.
“While there have been challenges along the way, I am thrilled to see how the show has come together to become a great success,” Ms French said.
She said it was a privilege to watch so many students grow, from their early days in Junior School, to becoming confident performers.
“Our students have truly risen to the occasion, taking on multiple roles and showcasing their versatility. Shrek The Musical is the perfect production to celebrate uniqueness and let our ‛freak flags’ fly high.”
Shrek The Musical opens on Thursday 25 July at the College’s Berwick Campus at 92 Kangan Drive and runs until Saturday 27 July, with shows at 2pm and 7pm on the Saturday.
For ticket bookings go to www.trybooking.com/CRSNQ
