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Shazam Fury of the Gods (M) Dungeons & Dragons (M) John Wick Chapter 4 (MA15+)

WATCH LIST

The Pope’s Exorcist (CTC) - April 06

Mafia Mamma (CTC) - April 13 with Chicks at the Flicks Wed April 05 from 6pm on sale now Metallica 72 Seasons (CTC)Global Premiere on April 13 @ 7pm on sale now

Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 3 (CTC) – May 04

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FIONA SHAW AND REBECCA NICHOLSON are co-directing the upcoming production of School Of Rock by the Coffs Harbour Musical Comedy Company, which will be showing at the Jetty Memorial Theatre from May 12th to June 14th!

Can you tell us a bit about the Coffs Harbour Musical Comedy Company?

Fiona: The Coffs Harbour Musical Comedy Company (CHMCC), is a local not-forprofit community theatre organisation that has been running since 1979. CHMCC produces two musicals every year, which are shown at the Jetty Memorial Theatre in May and November.

What do you enjoy most about Musical Theatre?

Fiona: Musical Theatre is a place for anyone to experience a part of themselves that they may not have explored before. The aspect of musical theatre that I most enjoy though is the ability of witnessing performers showing their characters feelings, thoughts and emotions through singing, dancing and acting, all at the same time.

Rebecca: Musical Theatre is a special place that embodies all aspects of the performing arts through dance, acting, voice and music. To me it is a place that is inclusive, supportive and encompasses connection. It allows the cast and audience to escape normal life, creating the magic of an interaction between the audience and performer through a small moment in time is inspiring and something I love to be a part of and witness. You will both be directing the upcoming production of School Of Rock, can you tell us why you wanted to take on this role for this particular production and what do you hope to bring to the show?

Fiona: I first took on the role of Directing School of Rock back in October 2022 after CHMCC was approved for the rights for the show. School of Rock, the movie, holds a very special place in my heart, so being given the opportunity to be the Director of the musical adaptation is a privilege. The theme of School of Rock is self-discovery and acceptance. It touches on the power of music, the power of support and the power of being yourself. My hope for this production is that this is portrayed to all who come to enjoy the show. The story of Dewey Finn is a classic. That of the adult who does not want to grow up and whose entire existence is his love of rock music. The stage production has extra layers thrown in by Andrew Lloyd Webber and truly makes for a highly entertaining and enjoyable show, whilst still holding true to the original movie by Mike Webb.

Musical Theatre is a special place that embodies all aspects of the performing arts through dance, acting, voice and music

Rebecca: Initially, I was asked to come on as a member of the production crew and was so excited, as like Fiona, School of Rock, the movie was a favourite from my childhood. After some discussions, Fiona asked me to come on as co-director which, I think my words were ‘this is a dream come true’. I have been in the performing arts world for quite a period now in various roles and have been a part of some fantastic productions during this time.

I currently teach performing arts at Sawtell Public School and have been directing musicals and creating performances as part of my teaching curriculum.

I love that this journey will take myself out of my comfort zone and continue to test my skills and help me learn from the overall experience.

This production is about being true to yourself and following your dreams.

I am embracing that with the cast and crew and we all hope the audience is inspired by this wonderful show and all it entails.

Can you tell us a bit about what you have planned for School Of Rock and what we might expect from it?

Rebecca: We have some of the best in the business working on the School of Rock production crew alongside Fiona and I as directors. The CHMCC patrons are going to be amazed at all the layers this show has to offer; from the amazing cast of actors, the live music, the incredible set, the choreography and more. We have something for everyone and I am so excited to see how the audience embraces this production.

Could you share with us a bit about the cast and crew for this production?

Fiona: The running theme for the cast and crew of this production is the amount of actual teachers we have. In the crew, 50% are teachers, while the adult cast is made up of about 25% teachers!

Rebecca: We have, what I believe to be such a positive and unique cast and crew who together make up a very talented and creative team of people. We also have some incredibly talented teens who are the future of musical theatre in our local community.

I think what I admire most about our whole cast, from our youngest member to the eldest, is that they have the best interest of the show at the forefront. They bring their work ethic and enthusiasm to every rehearsal and the focus is never altered. The hard work is evident whether they are working during rehearsals or at home.

The cast and crew of this production are an absolute inspiration to myself and it is a privilege to work alongside them on the ‘School Of Rock’ musical.

How do you keep the show fresh and engaging night after night, and what role do you think audience feedback plays in that process?

Fiona: Before every show, the entire cast and crew will meet to connect with one another, share positive affirmations and little moments that they witnessed in the previous show. We will also be warming up our minds, bodies and voices together, which is also another very important aspect of putting on an awesome show every day. This type of pre-show get-together is so valuable to ensuring that the show remains fresh and engaging night-after-night. Many patrons have not seen the show, so even though we (the cast and crew) may have run the show 100 times before, to the patrons this is their first/only experience of the production. This is important to remember as we want each and every person walking out of that theatre to be astounded at what 34 cast and 10 crew can achieve. Audience feedback, both positive and critical, are important aspects of improving the show on a daily/weekly basis. The cast are aware that any feedback given is an opportunity to improve. In saying that though, the cast and crew involved in this production are outstanding and will bring 100% to each and every performance. Make sure to clap and cheer if something is happening on the stage that you approve of! Hearing the audience is one of the best thrills of being a performer on stage.

Where can people find out more about the show and get tickets?

Tickets can be purchased from the Jetty Memorial Theatre website by going to jettytheatre.com/school-of-rock-themusical

You can also stay up-to-date with all things CHMCC by going to our website coffsharbourmusicalcomedycompany.com or liking us on Facebook at Coffsharbourmusicalcomedycompany