The Adamson Theatre Companypresents

Junior School Musical26 27 28 October 2005 at 7.45pm

Wesley College Melbourne

Thank you for attending this year’s Junior School Musical,“It Happened In Hamelin”. Spending the last three months with these talented students, watching both their skills develop and also their confidence build, has been an absolute joy and privilege. We are so proud to have worked with them. By the end of this performance, I hope that you will agree that the talent and professionalism shown by many of these very young actors is undeniably impressive.

Putting on a full scale musical is no easy feat, requiring the dedication and co-operation of many people at Wesley. With over one hundred students involved not only on stage, but also in the orchestra, crew and behind the scenes, the co-ordination of such a talented and energetic group is quite a challenge! Our sincere thanks to all the countless hours contributed by all those amazing staff involved – you know who you are!

Our special thanks needs to go those who have been there for the long haul – without whom the show would simply not have gone on. Sabino Delbalso, for his attention to technical detail, Tony Scanlon for his artistic visions, and Stephanie Des Barres and Jill Welch for their enthusiasm and incredible work ethic. Finally, without Judith Ben-Simon’s patience, commitment and creativity, and the incredible skill, easy going nature and gentle encouragement of both Gillian Baldwin and David Mowat, this show would not sound as wonderful as it does. Congratulations team and thank you so much.

Twenty years have passed since Wesley College last performed this popular musical and it still retains the same vibrancy and colour. However, in this current version it was decided to give more emphasis to the message of the original legend. This revised ending highlights the importance of several of the show’s main messages; staying true to your word and acting with integrity. However, perhaps the most important messages is that the world is not all that it seems, and lying just out of reach are other possibilities undreamt of within us. In this, it is the children who lead the way.

Thank you for joining these students in what is to be the final Junior School musical for both of us, and for Wesley College. It is hoped that you enjoy the performance as much as we all have enjoyed preparing it for you.

Director’s Notes

Tim Burch & Emma Maclean

SynopsisThe play is set in the quiet, German town of Hamelin many years ago. The town is peopled by many endearing characters such as the vain Mayor Otto; his younger brother, Fred, the town’s perpetually nervous exchequer; and their sister Zezparellda; the zany, lovable Royal Wizardess.

As the play opens, the normally placid town is in an uproar. Rats have invaded the streets and houses and are everywhere- in the beds, in the pantries, fighting the dogs, and even killing the cats! The townsfolk are desperate. Led by the wise Cobbler and his grandson the lame boy Johann, they petition the mayor to find a solution to the problem. But the foolish Otto is more interested in preparing for his Very Grand Ball than in spending money on solving the rat problem!

Suddenly, a mysterious Pied Piper appears in their midst dressed in a garment of yellow and red. The Piper is a strange figure who belongs to another world. He may appear to the townsfolk as a gaily-dressed joker, but he has another side that they are unaware of. The true source of the Piper’s power is a Puck-like creature that is unseen by ordinary folk. He neither speaks nor dances but uses music to shape the events of this world. The Piper agrees to help the town get rid of the rats and in gratitude the townsfolk offer to pay him one hundred golden guilders.

The Pied Piper is true to his word. However, events take on an unexpected turn when the townsfolk refuse to honour their side of the bargain. The ending is unforseen and comes as a shock to the complacent townsfolk. But one and all learn a harsh lesson that they never forget. The story was retold again and again, eventually passing into folklore and legend. Our play tonight, a musical adaptation of the famous Robert Browning poem, bring to life once more this strange tale of the Pied Piper and the unusual events that happened, long ago, in Hamelin.

OrchestraViolin/Soprano Sax ................. Kate Turnball

Flute ................................... HyunGun Jan

Clarinet ........................ Brinley Hosking and Anna Hatsokovas

Trumpet ............................... Matt Bagnara and Gus Berenyi

Trombone ............................ Sam Whitney

Bass ..................................... Ben McMullin

Piano ........................... Ms Gillian Baldwin

Percussion .................... Michael Zippel

Clarinet, Bass Clarinet .... Jessica Turnbull

Elizabeth Goldsmith Lucy Bulling Annamika AswaniMimi Bennett Krizia Fiora Sofia GodinhoIsabel Bazzani Talia Meltzer Kristy McnameeOlivia Fraser Emmeline Neate Andrea Schepisi

Chloe Bonwick Stephanie Swann Kate BaseLauren Meyer O’Brien Nicola Lamell Nina Kramer

Olivia Abbey Meagan Carlesso Lizzie DoreyChloe Eldridge Georgia Eldridge Demi Pradolin

Lily Vonk Madeleine Saric

Hamelin Dancers

Special thanks to the on-going generosity of our sponsor

SYSTEM SOUNDfor supporting the Adamson Theatre Company

at Wesley College St Kilda Road for Season 2005.

CastOtto ........................................................................................... Seamus Kavanagh

Fred .................................................................................................... Chris Borzillo

Zezperellda .......................................................................................... Ellie Coker

Johann ................................................................................................ Daniel Smorgon

Piper .................................................................................................... Grace Maddern

Cobbler ............................................................................................... Adam Friedman

Spirit of the Pipe ................................................................................... Alistair Fahie

Hilda, the Mayor’s wife .................................................................... Isabelle Knight

Narrator/Townsfolk ....................................................................... Britt Stephenson

TownsfolkDarryl Tirtha Alex Lahey Rory LoderPatrick Zippel Cairo Wardell Tom AllenNick Beerens Maria Tsorakidis Phillip Kossmann

Jay Shackleton Katie Drane Marcus GrahnMatt Donnan Ellie Phillips Rachel McCloskey

Cal Lyon Beth Wilson Cluny BarnesGeorge Beresford Grace Hurley Rebecca Attanasio

James Kus Peri Heinnen Hester LyonMischka Kamener Maddie Simos Tom Rogers WoolettLexie McEncroe Nikki Silbert Darcy Holdsworth

Lead Children ChildrenRachael Findlay Syd Zygier

Julian Newman Malcolm LiuAlchemy Oliver Joe Buchan

Avnish Jain Hugo SasseAnna Schnider Madeleine Hunt

Moriah Broadbent-Hogan Jordy Bade BoonChloe Hunt

Edwina OrchardSarah Zippel

Production CreditsDirected and Produced by ............................................ Tim Burch and Emma Maclean

Choreography by .......................................................................... Judith Ben-Simon

Musical Direction and Arrangement by ...................................................... David Mowat

Set Design by ..................................................................... Tony Scanlon and Paal Grant

Technical Direction by ................................................................... Sabino Del Balso

Costume Design by ................................................... Stephanie Des Barres and Jill Welch

Vocal Direction by .................................................................................. Gillian Baldwin

Stage Manager .................................................. Mary Christodulaki, Miles Munn, David Connors & Patrick Coleridge

Set Construction / Backstage Crew ........................................ Jessica Chen, Marie Kaneko, Fei Teng, Marina Ogawa, Ruby Spottiswood,

Kate Loder, Sally Cook, Summer Suand Bonnie Zhou

Technical Crew ............................................ Lindsay Apted, David Browne, Hugh Day, George Farrar, Max Gettler, William Hayes

Anthony James, Duncan Jaroslow, Tom Lodge,Chris Mark, Benjamin Mason, Lachlan McGeehan,

Luke Newman, Adam Ousalkas, Sophie Tothand Sam Whitney

Properties .................................................................................... Mary Christodulaki

Make-Up ................................................................. Stephanie Des Barres and Jill Welch

Scenic Artwork ...................................................................................... Scenic Studios

Box Office, Publicity & Marketing ............................................................. Brett Fairbank

Box Office Assistants ................................................... Lynette Gerson & Lisa Bennett

Front of House ......................................... Lynette Gerson, Lisa Bennet & Brett Fairbank

Program Design .................................................................................... Brett Fairbank

Program Printing ........................................................ Marie Arsenin and Peter Norton

Business Manager .................................................................................. Sebastian Italia

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