YEAR 10 DRAMA PRESENT
THURSDAY 4 APRIL AND FRIDAY 5 APRIL AT 7.00 PM
GILLIAN MOORE CENTRE FOR PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM
PLAY SYNOPSIS
INDIA WELLS-LISTER (YEAR 10)
Meet Edna: she’s 14, she’s a misfit, she’s kind of a genius and... she’s in love. With Harry.
There’s just one problem: Harry doesn’t know that she exists. Because Harry is in the world’s biggest boy band, True Connection. But to Edna, that’s just a small obstacle.
When True Connection announces a tour stop in Edna’s city, she realises that this is her one chance to meet Harry and convince him of their destiny. But how will Edna get Harry’s attention? How will she convince him that she’s the one? And just how far is she prepared to go in the name of love?
Edna takes her devotion to new heights in this thrilling and hilarious part play, part musical-comedy about first love, fan culture, and the danger of underestimating teenage girls. FANGIRLS, by Australian composer, lyricist and playwright Yve Blake is performed tonight by the wonderful Year 10 Drama class, and supported by Year 9 Drama as our featured ensemble.
If you think this is just a story about loving a boy band, think again. This is a story about how we ask young women to see themselves, and a celebration of their true, unlimited power.
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Theatrical Vision: Melinda Pedavoli
Theatre Manager: Tonya Grellis
Lighting Vision: Matthew Osborne
Theatre Technician: Marni Collier
Audio Operator: Hayden Smith
Vocal Coach: Rebecca York
Ensemble Choreography: Rebecca York and Melissa Cooper-Findlay
Acting Coach: Janine Watson
Stage Manager: Sarah Boyd
Backstage Crew: Livia Armstrong, Imogen Hawkins, Rebecca York
MEET THE CAST
DA GIRLZ
Edna: Abigail McKinnon
Jules: Verity Haslam
Jess: Matilda Hawkins
Brianna: Kristine Weng
Caroline: Ayana Chandra
BOYBAND
Harry: Monique Strong (Thursday)
/India Wells Lister (Friday)
Rees: Jemima Groves-Berry
Zak: Holly Hogan
Leo: Livia Armstrong
Myles: Chloe Brown
FANS
Salty Pringl: Mahika Swamy
Lily: Sophie Lin
Ash: Eloisa Hunt
Dom: Grace Walmsley
Greta: Sara Joung-Nguyen
Angelique: Naomi Cheng
MOVEMENT ENSEMBLE
– YEAR 9 DRAMA
Jessica Allman
Zoe Bloom
Katerina Economou
Sanaya Lakhani
Grace McSweeney
Nina Wang
Lara Waterhouse
Laranya Nanthakumaran
Irisara O’Brien
Isabelle Port
Annabel Taylor
Chak Lam (Chloe) Wei
THANK YOU
We extend our deepest gratitude to the families whose unwavering support made this theatrical journey possible. Your flexibility with after-school rehearsals, patience with pick-ups and drop-offs, as well as your grace in hosting the Fangirls soundtrack in your homes, are truly appreciated.
We also express our heartfelt thanks to our College leaders, Dr. Kate Hadwen, Lamia Rockwell, Christine Kenny, and Justin Raymond, for their steadfast support of Performing Arts and their belief in the transformative power of theatre in nurturing the confidence of our young women.
Lastly, we extend our sincere appreciation to our audience for their invaluable presence. It is your participation that breathes life into these stories on stage. Thank you for joining us tonight. We encourage you to immerse yourselves in the energy of this performance. Enjoy the show!
