It's hard to believe that the Seussical Jr. journey has come to an end for Junior School. We began planning towards the close of Term 2 last year, with auditions kicking off in the first week of Term 3. Rehearsals started mid-Term 3 and continued through to Week 8 of Term 1 – that's 21 weeks of dedication, including lunch times, recesses, sport breaks, and after-school sessions! I can’t even begin to calculate the countless hours invested in this production. Throughout it all, our students were nothing short of incredible, with their enthusiasm remaining unwavering.
As I sat down to watch the show, I felt a wave of nervousness, and I’m sure many of our students shared that feeling. But as soon as that first spotlight illuminated Jojo and the Cat in the Hat, I was completely captivated. I couldn’t take my eyes off the stage. It was an absolute privilege to witness our students perform night after night. The talent, commitment and effort each student put into their role were evident in every scene.
This production was the result of countless moving parts – teachers who dedicated hours to supporting rehearsals, helping backstage, and even running the BBQ each night. High School students assisted with everything from backstage work to face painting. An army of parents played a vital role, from helping with rehearsals to makeup to prop-making. And, of course, our students, who often went above and beyond to support one another in every way possible.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone in our school community who contributed. It takes an exceptional team to create a show of this caliber, and this community truly delivered.
Miss Ashleigh Hackfath
Seussical Jr. Director
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