AVONDALE School, at Cooranbong, has impressed with its production of the fun musical Seussical, with a cast of 50 students and a 38-piece school orchestra combining for three polished performances.
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Based on the children’s books of Dr Seuss, the musical showcased some of the school’s most talented students.
Among the musical highlights were the songs The Cat In The Hat, and Horton Hears A Who.
The school orchestra provided the musical foundation for the 75-minute program.
Head of Avondale’s secondary school, Benton Craig, said the combination of music, singing, dancing and bright costumes brought the colourful, rhyming stories to life.
“It’s an honour to have a team of capable, committed and talented staff who give countless hours to making a production like this happen,” Mr Craig said.
“Sure, I’m super proud of our kids and their talents, but my director and choral supervisor, Shelley Cooper, orchestra maestro, Natasha White, stage manager, Sarah Morton, and choreographer, Mary Fahey, are simply phenomenal.
“The show is a testament to their incredible work.”
The cast involved 50 students, predominantly from the secondary campus, and 38 orchestra members, plus many other staff and students who worked behind the scenes.
The three performances of the musical were attended by more than 1600 people, including 700 students and staff for the Friday Matinee, and many proud parents.
