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Based on the Paramount movie written by Mike White Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber

Book by Julian Fellowes

Lyrics by Glenn Slater

Welcome everyone to the CYCC Summer shows which celebrate the talents and skills of the participants who attend our weekly sessions.

This year all our CYCC sessions have been focused on devising, presenting a variety of issues and topics that will make you think, question, laugh and drive you to be moved by their insight and interpretation.

An opportunity for the theatre makers of today and the future to voice their opinions about imagination, entertainment, life, social media, identity, growing up, politics and the world we live in.

CYCC Musical Theatre 7-9’s Interpretation of SCHOOL OF ROCK, although a licenced performance, is told just as creatively with humour, movement, comedy, song, drama and engaging techniques that will have you on the edge of your seats. Are you ready for CYCC and the young talent on our stages!

Well done everyone!

We hope you enjoy the show and seeing their ideas realised on stage Lorrine Douglas Schools and Community Partnerships Manager

CAST

CYCC MUSICAL THEATRE 7-9 For this year’s production, our 7 to 9 company were eager to take on the challenge of a licensed musical, building on last years’ experience of creating and performing an original piece. After exploring a range of options, we chose SCHOOL OF ROCK as a way of aligning their growing performance skills with a story that champions individuality, confidence, and collaboration.

This year’s wider focus has been celebrating the work of Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

The choice for SCHOOL OF ROCK was based on offering something equally valuable for this group: a chance to explore character, storytelling, and musicality through a contemporary, high-energy score that demands commitment, precision, and personality.

Throughout the rehearsal process, we have worked to bring together acting, singing, and movement into one cohesive performance. The company have embraced the challenge of learning scripts, developing harmonies, and tackling choreography, all within a short timeframe. Most importantly, they have grown in confidence, supporting one another and stepping into the spotlight as individuals while functioning as a strong ensemble.

This production is a celebration of their hard work, their individuality, and their willingness to take creative risks. We hope you enjoy watching them as much as we have enjoyed shaping this piece with them.

Ben Johnson Director

THE CREATIVE TEAM DIRECTOR: Ben Johnson MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Jude Taylor CHOREOGRAPHER: Demi Essex ASSISTANT PRACTITIONER: Rebekah Heathcote COMPANY STAGE MANAGER: Elliot Mitchell COSTUME: Eden Lorrison and Lily Lewis PROPS AND STAGING: Martin Pickard TECHNICAL SUPPORT: Rhys Parker, James Simpson and Daisy Anderson

Adam Mason Amelia Rea Amelia Tomlinson Annabelle White Araya Phillips Avani Patel Ellena Garness Evie Preston Freya Ramsahye Hallie jarvis Haze Humphreys Hermione Colden-Clarke Isobel Freer Jessica Coles Jonah Okuneye Lillian Horsley Macy Burditt Matilda Tomlinson Matthew Button Neha Karsan Pearl Welch Rosa Clarke Rosie Allen Sebastian Miller Sienna Bale Sienna Taylor Sienna Matthews Thea Sullivan Robinson Tillie McClelland

CHAPERONES: Helen Mclaren-Frost, Alex Love and Amy Moody-Smith GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Justin Gladwin PHOTOGRAPHY: Jonathan Pryke SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER: Lorrine Douglas CREATIVE PROGRAMMES ADMINISTRATOR: Rosie Boxall

PHOTOGRAPHY: Jonathan Pryke

CURVE YOUNG COMMUNITY COMPANY Our Curve Young Community Company (CYCC) is for young people aged 5 – 19 years with an interest and passion for performing arts.

Our members meet regularly at Curve to develop their skills, have fun, make new friends, and develop their understanding of the industry alongside professional artists and creative teams. Participants also have the opportunity to perform on our stages in productions and be involved in special events at Curve and as part of our Made at Curve productions. Our Curve Youth and Community Companies (CYCC) are open to all and there are opportunities for every level of experience.

Monday

CYCC Act School Years 10-13

Tuesday

CYCC Act School Years 7-9

Wednesday

CYCC Act School Years 10-13

Thursday

CYCC Dance Elevate

Thursday

CYCC Dance Enhance

Thursday

CYCC Technical and Backstage

Friday

CYCC Act School Years 7-9

Saturday

CYCC Musical Theatre 7-9 & 10-13

Saturday

CYCC Kids 1-2, 3-4 & 5-6

Thank you to Rosie Boxall for her brilliant CYCC administration for the show.

If you are interested in joining CYCC please email cycc@curvetheatre.co.uk

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CURVE THEATRE, LEICESTER Curve is run by Leicester Theatre Trust, a registered charity (no. 230708). We gratefully acknowledge and welcome the continued support of and partnership with the above organisations.