OLIVER JR. PLAYBILL - DRAFT by CompassInternationalSchool

Gharaffa presents

3RD - 5TH DECEMBER AT 10 A.M.

Compass International School, Themaid Campus.

Directed by Ms. Conolly & Mrs. McHugh Choreographed by Ms. McGettigan

Special Thanks

A heartfelt thank you from the Directors.

Dear Cast, Crew and Community,

What a journey it has been! Over the past few months, your incredible dedication, enthusiasm, and hard work have brought Oliver! Jr. to life. To our talented students your commitment to endless rehearsals, perfecting lines, mastering choreography and embodying your characters has been nothing short of inspiring. You have shown grit, teamwork and a true passion for the arts.

To our wonderful teachers and learning assistants thank you for stepping into every role imaginable, from set builders to backstage heroes and for always cheering our cast on with boundless energy.

To our amazing parents and school community thank you for enduring countless renditions of “Consider Yourself” at the dinner table, for last-minute costume fixes and for being our young stars’ biggest fans. Your unwavering support has been the glue holding this production together.

Directing this musical has been an absolute joy and none of it would have been possible without this incredible team effort. So here’s to all of you thank you for making Oliver! Jr. a truly unforgettable experience!

With gratitude (and a touch of theatrical flair),

Ms. Conolly & Mrs. McHugh Co-Directors

Acknowledgments

A heartfelt thank you to Friends of Compass for generously providing popcorn for the children in Gharrafa to enjoy during the show. Your support helps make this event even more special for our students!

Compass Facilities and Maintainence Team

We extend our deepest gratitude to the Compass Facilities and Maintenance Team for their incredible support in making the set you see a success. A special shoutout to Carolin for her outstanding assistance with logistics and to Sujith Santha, Chaminda Rajapaksha and Opul for their invaluable help in bringing our set to life. Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated!

Friends of Compass Compass Marketing Team

A huge thank you to the Compass Marketing Team for their creativity and dedication in supporting our production. We are especially grateful to Mary Gran and Hannah Lopez for their exceptional efforts with the headshots, the preshow video and the playbill presentation. Your hard work and attention to detail have truly elevated this event. Thank you!

Synopsis

Oliver! Jr is an exciting musical adventu Dickens' classic tale of Oliver Twist. Thi an orphan, as he bravely searches for a belong. After escaping a harsh life at a the clever Dodger and joins a group of sneaky Fagin.

Together, they have all sorts of lively, m adventures in the heart of London! Wit tapping songs and colorful characters, Oliver! Jr is a heartwarming journey ab friendship, courage, and finding where truly fit in.

The Cast

Main Characters

Oliver – Mathijs

Dodger - Meera

Fagin - Kareema

Nancy - Mahina

Bill Sikes – Riccardo

Mr Brownlow – Meint

Supporting Characters

Charley – Mariam

Bet – Theodora

Doctor – Meklit

Thieves Ensemble

Fahad, Ali Nassar, Zelda, Thieme, Aoife, Ivy, Ara, Karma, Meklit

Chorus

Jessica, Kivashnee, Amelia, Karla, Hanna, Taleen, Yasmine, Talia

Mini Thieves

Kabir J.

Kalle J.

Malena C.

Brooke P.

Martina B.

Benjamin T.

Hazel C.

Liliána T.

Arthur T.

Eva P.

Iyana A.

Muhammad Adam H.

Alexei Z.

Emilia D.

Sienna W.

Caterina P.

Eva C.

Sierra R.

Amelie Z.

Aya H.

Hana M.

Emma Van H.

Kadie P.

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Main Characters

Oliver played by Mathijs

Hey! I’m Mathijs, and I’m playing Oliver in the musical! I like drama, singing and acting. I am really excited to play a main character in the musical and I hope you enjoy it! This is my second time acting in a musical, last year I performed as Mr Allan in the Wizard of Oz. I also really adore pandas!

Dodger played by Meera

Meera, Year 5, is excited to take on the role of the Artful Dodger in this year’s Oliver! Jr. by Gharaffa Campus. With a passion for singing and acting, Meera is delighted to be playing her second lead role and has thoroughly enjoyed bringing this lively character to life. She hopes everyone in the audience has as much fun watching the show as she’s had preparing for it!

Fagin played by Kareema

Kareema, in Year 6, is delighted to play Fagin in Oliver Jr. for the Gharaffa musical this year. This is her second time playing a main character in the production, and she has loved it ever since she joined. Kareema has a grand passion for acting and loves singing too. She’s overjoyed to share the story of Oliver Jr. with people.

Main Characters

Nancy played by Mahina

This year Mahina will be acting as Nancy in the Oliver Jr. show. She is nine years old and is in Year 5A. She is very excited because this is her very first show that she has ever been in. Mahina is from Italy and is thrilled that she is in the Oliver Jr. show. Mahina is looking forward to the show and performing for you guys. She hopes you have a great time and enjoy the show. Mahina has a huge passion for singing and acting, and she is excited to bring Nancy’s character to life on stage.

Bill Sikes played by Riccardo

Riccardo is very excited to be playing the role of Bill Sykes in this years’ production of Oliver!Jr. This is the third musical he has been part of and each time he finds it a wonderful experience. Riccardo loves performing arts and music, he is currently learning how to play trumpet. He believes playing at Themaid auditorium will be great fun!

Mr. Brownlow played by Meint

Meint is absolutely honoured to be playing Mr Brownlow at our school musical, Oliver Junior. This is Meints second production and he is very excited about it. Meint has tons of hobbies such as drawing, kite surfing and take part in triathlons. He is very excited to be bringing Mr Brownlow’s character to stage this year.