The Marist School's annual drama production was unique this year as every girl in year 9 took part
Over 90 pupils from Years 7, 8 and 9 at the Marist Senior School,
Sunninghill, took part in this year’s annual School production, and the
resulting show on two nights with two different casts was one of outstanding
achievement for pupils with glowing praise from the audience.
The idea of ‘The 2010 Show’ grew from a desire from Mrs Jane
Harris, Head of Drama, to include an ENTIRE year group, giving every pupil “a
moment of fame”. This meant that the preparation became part of their drama
syllabus. Many students worked independently on their pieces, devising dance
routines, preparing songs and developing their characters.
Although the drama teachers Miss Juliet May and Mrs Jane Harris
took responsibility for the “overall direction” pupils must be thoroughly
congratulated on using their considerable creativity to support our ideas. It
was particularly thrilling to see Fran Simcox, Year 10, undertake to write and
direct her own show with Year 7, while our drama captains Megan Palfreyman and
Emma Hall in Year 13 devised and directed a dance show with Year 8 students.
Talented artists from class 7A painted the set, while Steph Chbat in Year 9
designed the programme and Bryony Short in Year 11 stage managed the whole
show.
“It was incredibly satisfying to see so many pupils engaged with
different responsibilities come together to create two evenings of sheer
entertainment,” comments Mrs Harris.
Best of all the school raised £600 for the Haiti appeal
through raffle and ticket sales. Students and staff at the school are
very grateful to everyone who worked so hard both on and off stage to make this
show a huge success.
