2024 Senior School Musical Programme

Somerset College

Presents

Written by Neil Gooding and Nicholas Christo

By arrangement with David Spicer Productions www.davidspicer.com.au

Somerset College

Production of

Written by Neil Gooding and Nicholas Christo

By arrangement with David Spicer Productions www.davidspicer.com.au

COPYRIGHT Neil Gooding and Nicholas Christo 2014

ORCHESTRATIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS BY Isaac Hayward.

Somerset College MESSAGE FROM THE HEADMASTER This year’s Senior Musical is set to take you on a journey through time, nostalgia and the unforgettable beats of the 90s. Welcome to a show where the beats are infectious, the melodies are iconic, and the energy is electric. As I have sat in the theatre watching rehearsals, I have found myself reminiscing on previous shows that have kept their audiences enthralled, all filled with their special moments. This show will be no different, as the cast and crew worked together to bring to life the spirit of the decade – its energy, its quirks, and it unapologetic sense of fun. Together we step back into the vibrant era of flannel shirts, scrunchies and cassette tapes to witness our young performers bring to the stage the infectious pop anthems and the soulful ballads. You will hear the cast belting out powerhouse vocals, see them perfecting those signature dance moves and watch them bring to life some of the larger-than-life personalities of our favourite 90s idols. From the boy bands to the girl power anthems, from the grunge rockers to the R&B sensations, their voices and performances will transport you back in time. Thanks must go to the cast and crew for their dedication, enthusiasm and unwavering commitment to bringing this vibrant era to life. Together they have created an experience that will transport you to a time known for its irreverence, its creativity and its unapologetic embracement of individuality, and will leave you dancing in the aisles long after the final curtain closes.

So Welcome to Popstars: The 90s Musical, where the music never stops and the memories last forever!

Somerset College MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF PERFORMING ARTS Welcome to "PopStars: The 90s Musical"! As the Head of performing arts, it gives me immense pleasure to extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you to this nostalgic extravaganza. Tonight, our stage transforms into a portal to the vibrant world of the 90s, where pop culture reigned supreme, and music became the heartbeat of a generation. Through the power of song and dance, we invite you to relive the magic of an era that continues to captivate hearts and minds around the globe. Our talented cast and crew have poured their hearts and souls into bringing the spirit of the 90s to life, and tonight, they stand ready to whisk you away on a whirlwind adventure through the music that defined a decade. But "PopStars: The 90s Musical" is more than just a trip down memory lane – it's a celebration of the timeless themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery that resonate across generations. As you join us on this musical odyssey, may you find yourself not only tapping your feet to the infectious beats of the 90s but also reflecting on the universal truths that lie at the heart of our story. To our incredibly talented performers and crew, thank you for your dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to bringing this production to life. Your talent shines brightly on this stage tonight, and we are immensely proud to showcase your hard work to our audience. To our audience, thank you for joining us on this musical journey. Whether you're a child of the 90s or experiencing its magic for the first time, we invite you to sit back, relax, and let the music transport you to a time when anything seemed possible. So without further ado, let the lights dim, let the music swell, and let us embark together on a journey to a time of pop, passion, and pure nostalgia. Welcome to "PopStars: The 90s Musical"!

SYNOPSIS

Somerset College In a vibrant 1990s high school, Mark, a charismatic and talented student, is heartbroken when his ambitious girlfriend, Shannon, dumps him to pursue stardom. Shannon hears that the famous pop-band impresario Simon Austin will be a surprise judge at the State Talent Show and sees it as her golden ticket. Mark's social status plummets overnight, but his loyal garage band friends, a quirky group of misfits, rally around him. They hatch a bold plan to transform their grunge band into a polished boy band to compete against Shannon's glamorous group, "Candy Girls." The boys face a significant challenge: none of them know how to dance. Their journey seems doomed until Ella, a talented new girl with a mysterious past, arrives and agrees to help. Ella teaches them choreography and refines their performance skills, and as they work together, sparks fly between Mark and Ella, adding a romantic twist to their mission.

As the Talent Show approaches, tension mounts. Mark is determined to win the Grand Prize, reclaim his dignity, and settle the score with Shannon. Meanwhile, Shannon intensifies her efforts to secure victory, raising the stakes. With dazzling dance routines, catchy pop tunes, and heartfelt moments, the countdown to the Grand Finale is filled with unexpected twists and turns. "Pop Stars The 90's Musical" is a nostalgic, high-energy journey through the vibrant 90s, celebrating music, friendship, and young love. The finale promises a spectacular display of talent, drama, and triumph – a night that will go down in high school history. Will Mark and his friends pull off their transformation, outshine the "Candy Girls," and see Mark and

Ella's budding romance survive the competition? The stage is set for an unforgettable showdown.

Somerset College HOUSE KEEPING

Doors open approximately 20 minutes before show time. Mobile phone use is prohibited once the show has begun. Please be respectful of other audience members. Food and drink are not permitted inside the theatre. The use of recording devices, including photography and video, inside the theatre is a violation of copyright law.

We appreciate your attention to these important directions.

CAST

Somerset College (IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)

X-Force 1- Justin X-Force 2- Bobby X-Force 3- Michael

Aurell Gupta

Dean Goldsmith

Ashane Kulawickrama

X-Force 4- Kurt

Henry Hoare Rudy Wilson

X-Force 5- Tommy

Host- Jay

Elijah Hill

Host- Johnny Host- Jimmy

Lachlan McKinnon Jed Collofello Claudia Mewing

Shannon de Witt

Steffi Tina

Ayla Chirathivat Geralds

Daisy Symons Noah Carter

Simon Austin

Girl Power 1 - Geri Girl Power 2 - Brittney Girl Power 3 - Courtney Girl Power 4 - Whitney

Arya Denzongpa-Bathols

Phoenix Ritchie

Aleeza Tariq

Mia Woodthorpe

Girl Power 5 - Kylie SXS 1 - Bryan SXS 2 - Adam SXS 3 - Robbie SXS 5 - William Patrick de Witt Coach Waterman SXS 4 - Phil

Alexis Butler Aurell Gupta

Dean Goldsmith

Ashane Kulawickrama

Henry Hoare Rudy Wilson

Hamish Kennedy

Leylah Zubair Xavier O'Brien

Mark

Charlie

Bella Beer Anika Lu

Principal Holland

Vinnie

Benji Liu

CAST

Somerset College CONTINUED

Shane

John Oluteye

Chef JoJo

Erin Davies Emi Hunt

Customer 1 - LeAnn Customer 2 - Shania Customer 3 - Faith Customer 4 - Trisha Customer 5 - Martina Customer 6 - Dolly Customer 7 - Lynn Customer 8 - Tammy Customer 9 - Dusty

Anya Sabapathi Ciara O'Brien Riya Nagrani Stella Jones Faye Al-Freah Ling Rostas Hope Foukkare Emmeline Anthony Abi Hunt

DJ Peaches DJ Paulette

Esme Fink

DJ Paris

Jenna Raybould

Pete

Jamie Chirathivat-Geralds

Sheryl

Ava Gillis

Amber Shue

Hana Chandler Alana Agnew Ivy Bannerman

Shelby

Samantha

Marissa

Natasha Bvumbura

Cassandra

Sarah Cosson

Taylor

Quinn Dunworth Alysha Gahankari Ariana Hannaford

Destiny Kayla Brandi Mallory Madison Morgan

Holly Long Kasia Pitura

Tarquin Weintrop

Evie Wilson

Kelsey

Isla Woodthorpe

BAND

Somerset College

Director

Mrs Sue Roberts

Reeds

Mrs Kirsten McGrath

Trumpet

Mr Mikael Strand Mr Bryce Leader Oscar Pan Leo Kelly Correa Tony Xia Joshua Amores

Guitar

Keyboards

Bass Guitar

Jaden Lee

Drums

Joe Murphy

Percussion

Amy Mathieson

Somerset College PRODUCTION CREW Director Mrs Sue Roberts

Assistant Director

Mrs Janine Carnell

Choreographer

Ms Melissa Gill

Technical Directors

Mrs Anna D’Arcy, Ms Josephine Flynn

Lighting and Sound Design Mr Thomas Bell and Mr Brendan Robinson

Costuming

Mrs Julie Phillips

Costuming help Saba Al-Freah, Yasmin Asgari, Catherine Mills, __________________________ Liz Fredline, Laura Jones Sacha Kennedy, Kambiz Shamsi, Jenny Kennedy

Artistic Design

Ms Deneale Scandrett

Stage Specials

Mr Dallas O'Brien and Mrs Helen Coombes

Set Painting

Mr Ross Keefer and the Art Committee

Set Construction

Mr David Hinze, Mr Sean King, Mr Stuart Roberts

Stage Manager

Noa Chester-Haviv

Technical Services Crew

Zoe Cadman, Raye FengXu, Lucas Hannaford, Alexandra Harrington, Emily Harrington, Sash Kumar, Luke Oishi, Bailey Pourre, Oscar Wheldon, Yuan Yu

Programme

Mr Sam Campbell Mr Grant Peel Mr Paul Broban

Media Video and Photography

Photography

THANK-YOUS

Somerset College

Thank you to the following departments for their support of this production: Events, Logistics, Accounts, IT, Grounds and Maintenance and Cleaning.

Wea special thank you to Coastal Sound and Lighting and Queensland Opera for their invaluable expertise, support and dedication. Thank you to all staff, parents and students of Somerset College who have generously given of their time to bring this production to life.

Somerset College PAST PRODUCTIONS 1983 Trial by Jury by W.S. Gilbert and A. Sullivan 1984 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Words and Music by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber 1986 HMS Pinafore by W.S. Gilbert and A. Sullivan 1987 Salad Days by Dorothy Reynolds and Julian Slade 1988 Bye Bye Birdie by Charles Strouse and Lee Adams 1989 The Boyfriend by Sandy Wilson 1990 Fiddler on the Roof Book by Joseph Stein, Music by Jerry Bock and Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick 1991 My Fair Lady by Alan Lerner and Frederick Loewe 1992 Pirates of Penzance by W.S. Gilbert and A. Sullivan 1993 Barnum Music, Lyrics and Book by Cy Coleman, Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble 1994 Anything Goes by Cole Porter 1995 Chess by Tim Rice, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus 1996 Evita, the Musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice 1997 Leader of the Pack by Ellie Greenwich and Friends 1998 Mame Book by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman 1999 Guys and Dolls Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser, Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows 2000 Return to the Forbidden Planet by Bob Carlton by arrangement with Warner / Chappell Music 2001 How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser, Book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert 2002 Titanic Book by Peter Hallmann, Original Music by James Holmes, Lyrics by Peter Hallmann and James Holmes 2003 Hood Book, Music and Lyrics by Andy Brown and Steve Willliamson 2004 West Side Story Book on a conception of Jerome Robbins, Book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Leonard Bernstein, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim 2005 Barry Manilow’s Copacabana A New Musical Comedy, Music by Barry Manilow, Lyrics by Bruce Sussman and Jack Feldman, Book by Barry Manilow, Jack Feldman and Bruce Sussman 2006 Seussical Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, Co-Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Eric Idle, based on the Works of Dr. Seuss 2007 Les Miserables A Musical by Alain Boublil and Claude Michel Schonberg, based on the novel by Victor Hugo, Music by Claude-Michel Schonberg, Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, original French Text by Alain Boublil and Jean Marc Natel, additional material by James Fenton, original orchestrations by John Cameron 2008 Grease Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey Amateur production by special arrangement with Dominie Pty Ltd

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