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Contact Deborah Martin Productions PO Box 1260 Ballarat Mail Centre Some
of Our Most Popular Shows Best
Foot Forward A fabulous show celebrating dance and community. A
wonderful opportunity for your whole school to get involved in dance from
many different eras. Styles include disco, rap, rock and roll, swing and
more. Loads of choreographic tips included. Lots of fun! Brand
New Me!
This
terrific rock and roll show has been updated in a new and appealing
format but retains all the great elements of the Fifties-the milk bar,
the car, the juke box and the dance. Celebrating ten years of performance
since publication, this remains one of our favourites. Circus
Splendida: We received wonderful reviews about this show first published
in 2004. Brimming with energy, humour and colour, it was performed in
halls, theatres and tents all over Australia and New Zealand last year! Search
for a Smile:
A
fabulous, contemporary show brimming with great music and laughs. One of
our best! Hundred Year Rock : A hilarious,
contemporary fantasy. . We’ve had marvelous feedback about this musical
play. Many schools have said it’s their best show ever! Show Time at Sea : The first of our
category one show, published in 2003. It was staged all over Australia last year with great success. Rave reviews from those who performed it! Dragon.com : If you’re looking for
a contemporary fantasy, with lots of humor, terrific story line, great
music, this is the show for you! Lots of great roles and a modern, techno
storyline! Schools that have staged it loved it! What
Others Have Thought! “Wow! Another great year using your wonderful musical plays. Brand
New Me was awesome! “ New Zealand “Just a note to tell you that the production of Show Time at
Sea was a fabulous success.” Victoria “Thank you for the opportunity to produce Circus Splendida
It was a huge success.” Queensland Search for a Smile: “Thank you-the kids loved
being involved in this play.” Victoria Cosmos Conundrum: “ We had a fantastic show.
Thanks for a show so easy to put on.” Victoria Dragon.com: “ Thank you. We had a
blast!” Western Australia “We staged a very successful production of Hundred Year Rock.
Everyone thought it was great!” New Zealand Tips
for Choosing a Show It
is probably best for the director and staff to choose a show rather than
the cast. Children’s opinions may be based on personal interest, current
“fashion” and often a limited experience with musical theatre. One of
the aims of the project should be learning and growth in the performing
arts, perhaps experiencing music and dance styles the cast are not
familiar with. The director has an understanding of the skills and
resources of the whole group. Choice of a show should aim to stage the
very best production for the whole school community. There
are a number of factors to consider when choosing a show. 1.
A Performing Arts Celebration Is
your annual production simply a celebration of the arts and you want to
stage a colourful and dynamic show to be enjoyed by all? The theme might
be more a fantasy and provide an opportunity for creativity and
imagination to run wild. Alternatively, you might choose a show that
celebrates some aspect of the arts. Fantasy:
Dragon.com, Hundred Year Rock, Search for a Smile, Cosmos Conundrum,
Swinging Summertime Celebration
of the Arts: Dance-“Best Foot Forward” Circus-“Circus Splendida”
Comedy-“Search for a Smile’ Music-“Junk
Yard Band” 2.
Cast What
is the nature of your cast? Are there elements such as background,
previous experience, particular interest to be considered? Do
you have a cast group with particular talents or skills that can be
highlighted? Groups
of children can differ from year to year. One year the cast might
include some very talented singers. In another year, there might be some
terrific comedians amongst your group. Dance:
“Best Foot Forward” Physical
and comedic skill: “Circus Splendida” Comedy:
“Search for a Smile”, “Hundred Year Rock” “Circus Splendida” Music:
“Junk Yard Band” 3.
Celebrating an Event Is
there a significant event or anniversary that your group or school wants
to celebrate through the staging of a production? Australian
History: Australians All, “Grab That Gold” Agricultural
Show: “Blue Ribbon Belle” 4.
Celebrating a Theme Is
there a particular theme that can be highlighted through the staging of a
show? Peer
group Pressure and Friendship: “Junk Yard Band” “Brand New Me”
“City Spectacular” Health
and Fitness: “Way to Go” Regional
issues and Culture: (The coast, the country, etc) “Show Time at Sea”
“Blue Ribbon Belle” “Swinging Summertime” Environment:
“Junk Yard Band” “Swinging Summertime” 5.
Previously Staged Shows What shows have been staged previously?
It is a good idea to vary the theme and even “the look or design” of
shows. Your audience will look forward to the annual production if they
know each year will bring a totally new experience. 6.
Production Resources What resources are available for the production side
of the show? The
most important resource for staging a show is people! Be sure to spend
time on enlisting enthusiastic and willing helpers. The second is
money! What is the budget? How will the show be financed? (Costumes,
sets, publicity, props, etc) Elements
of production such as sets, props and costumes need to be considered
before choosing
a show. A fantasy will require more costuming than a contemporary show. A
two-act show will probably more than one set. Some shows have a theme
than denotes the
availability of props of a particular era or style. What
space is available to you? Some shows can be performed in the round.
Some shows require a large stage. 7.
Choose a Show You’ll Enjoy! Find a show that inspires enthusiasm and
commitment amongst the cast and crew. Involvement in a musical should be
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