September 2015

20 President’s Report “Disney’s Mulan” is our last major show at the Wyong Grove Theatre before moving to the Art House for “Oliver!” in April next year. Mulan is our second production for 2015 with nearly sixty children and teenagers in the cast aged 8 to 18 years, who have worked extremely hard over the past few months, along with the production team to bring you this Disney Musical, with fun, excitement and great music and vocals I am sure you will enjoy it. I would like to thank Stephanie (Director), Renee (Vocal Coach), Declan (Assistant Vocal Coach), Sarah (Choreographer), Tiffany (Costumes), Marion (Stage Manager), Karen & Annette (Production Managers), Nik (Lighting & Sound), Cassie (Props), Annette & Jenny (Front of House), Melissa (Tickets) , Beck (Set design & Artwork), The Backstage Crew, Hair, Makeup, Set Builders and Decorators, Canteen, Catering and many others too numerous to mention. I would also like to thank our sponsors listed throughout the program for their continued support. I would to make a special thank you to Ian who is always there to take on any job that needs to be done and Gretel for the help she gives for every show. I would also like to thank Wyong Shire Council and The Wyong Drama Group for their contribution. It has been a pleasure working with you. Last but not least, I would like to thank you for coming to see this production and supporting Wyong Grove Theatre - 1 North Rd, Wyong Wyong Musical Theatre Company and hope you continue to do so. Two shows only! Thank you. Saturday 17 October – 2pm and 8pm For bookings, www.wmtc.com.au Fred Roome. Ph 1300 366 470 (9am to 5pm) Tickets also at the door – LIFE MEMBERS pay by cash, Visa or Mastercard All tickets $16 Sandra Plowright Founder 2015 Committee Pam Isaacs Founding Member Peter Barley Founding Member Fred Roome President Greg Derry Ian Abbott Vice President Audrey Ehrenberg Jenny Duggan Secretary Carl Martin Cassie Roome Treasurer Marie Murray Annette Garvey Floor Member Beverley Partridge Michael Partridge David Smith Floor Member Stella Derry Stephanie Derry Floor Member Fred Roome Melissa Skinner Assistant Secretary Ian Abbott Kim Rowley Assistant Treasurer

Stephanie Derry has had to withdraw from committee due to other commitments.

The WMTC family is always looking for new members with a love of the performing arts. So if you would like to help and develop new skills and friendships either on stage, behind it or in the support areas come along and join us. Next year is our first time in the new Art House with a full sized stage and all the mod cons (including comfortable seating I understand), so join us to be part of our presentation of the classic “Oliver!”

2 19 Production Team Thanks to the dedicated people behind the scenes Director’s Report who make this all possible: Director Stephanie Derry This is Stephanie Derry’s second Disney show in which she has taken on the Choreographer Sarah Heywood Cast Catering - Jayne Johnston, Renea Calverley, role of director, with the first being WMTC’s “The Little Mermaid” last year co- Vanessa Nakhoul directing with Cassie Roome, and “Mulan” will mark her second. Vocal Coach Renee Stein Glenn Parsons, Joy Mendoza Vassallo, Heidi Nader, Production Managers Karen Beggs, Annette Garvey Kellie McElhone, Kim Rowley, Leanne Faulkner, Starting at the age of 4, Stephanie has performed in “Anne of Green Gables” at Costume Design Tiffany Derry. Lisa Hayden, Lynette Mills, Narelle Parsons, Linda GMS and has since appeared in “The Wizard of Oz”, “Anything Goes” and their Stage Manager Marion Ella McWilliam, Sally Sturgess, Vanessa Roome, Kristy most recent production, “Legally Blonde” as Whitney. Carter. Set Design Beck Johnston Stephanie joined WMTC in 2004 and has performed in over 18 productions with Audience Catering Directors Assistant Madeline Parker WMTC, her favourites being “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, “Grease” David Smith, Linda McWilliam. Assistant Stage performing as Rizzo, “High School Musical” as Gabriella, “Eurobeat: Almost Eurovision” as Gert Gretel Skinner Manager Dressing room supervision (Iceland) and WMTC’s most recent production, “Rent” as Alexi Darling. Stephanie is currently in Assistant Vocal Coach Declan Green Heidi Nader, Joy Mendoza Vassallo, Kelly her 4th and final year of her Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts degree with Drama as her major. Stephanie believes that “Mulan” is a true product of team effort, and she Assistant Choreographer Nicole Seggie McElhone, Lisa Hayden, Lisa Webster, Lynette Mills, Narelle Parsons, Nikki Grant, Sally Sturgess, would like to thank everyone who has worked on the show, the Production Team, all volunteers, Publicity Annette Garvey, Madeline Parker Tammy Lamrock, Tracey Evans, Carolyn Cooke, and the tremendous cast for all their hard work and dedication. She would also like to dedicate a Makeup Coordinator Anna Carter Tracy Hooper, Susan Wells. special thank you to Jesse Lazaro and Jake Fonti for their hard work and contribution to the show. Cast Catering Jayne Johnston, Renea Calverley, Sewing costumes Stephanie hopes you enjoy the show. Coordinators Vanessa Nakhoul Susan McDonald, Faye Cameron, Rebecca Arnold, Fred Roome, Gretel Skinner, Ian Set Construction Chelsea Pearson, Gail Pearson, Morgan Lazaro, Choreographer’s Report Abbott Jesse Lazaro, Arielle Lazaro, Kristy Carter. Ticketing Melissa Skinner Sarah Heywood has been a dancer for twenty-five years and a dance teacher for Properties Cassie Roome, Arielle Lazaro Front of House Annette Garvey twelve years. She has performed in the USA, NZ and around Australia. She Nik Lyons, Jasmine Barron, Jesse Amy-Lee Dash, Donna Russell, Leanne Faulkner, Lighting & Sound performed in many musicals as a child with Gosford Musical Society. Sarah has Lazaro Maryellen Gillard, Vanessa Roome, Kristy Carter, Margaret Holdom, Jeanette Muller, Kim Rowley, a Bachelor of Arts (Dance and Theatre Studies) and a Bachelor of Education. Microphones Natalie Rowley Robyn Lloyd. She is a local dance high school teacher at St. Peter's Catholic College, Programme Ally Skinner, Ian Abbott Bumpin Builders Painters Constructors Tuggerah where she choreographed their musical “Grease” - performed by the Photography Elizabeth Parker (EP Photography) Fred Roome, Gretel Skinner, Ian Abbott, John high school students in March 2015. Sarah performed in the musical “HAIR” with Skinner, Peter Roome, Maddi Calverley-Haack, Video-Comms Ian Abbott Sally Sturgess, David Smith, Heidi Nader, Lisa Wyong Musical Theatre Company in 2014 and will be performing in “Mary Melissa Skinner, Karen Beggs, Programme Proof Hayden, Chris Hallett, Alex Roome, Isabella Poppins” with Gosford Musical Society in October/November this year. Jenny Duggan, Karen Beggs Laidlaw, Kellie McElhone, Katie Hallet, Hannah Parson. She would like to thank WMTC for this great opportunity and to the very creative and dedicated production team for sharing the Mulan journey with her. She would also like to thank the very A special mention to James Beggs for supply of talented cast members who have worked so hard to make Stephanie, Madeline and her vision Bamboo at much personal risk, coordinating cast via audio link, rehearsal photos/videos and all the come to life on stage. other bits & pieces he contributes. She hopes you all enjoy “Disney's Mulan Jr,” a story that captures the spirit of honour, loyalty, Mahkra Macleod for choreographing & teaching the fight sequences. strength, destiny, and most importantly love. To Heidi Nader & her students Shuxian and Xiaoxia for the Chinese translations. Anna Carter for advice & classes on makeup. David Smith for Fund Raising. Vocal Coach’s Report Joseph Issa for wigs. Jesse Lazaro (original Captain Shang) for his dedication to the production which, unfortunately, Renee has been involved in musical theatre since the age of 5 and thoroughly he had to withdraw from. enjoys all aspects of the theatre. The last time she was on the stage was as Liz Parker for all the fantastic photos. Ursula in “The Little Mermaid” last year with Wyong Musical Theatre Company. Personal thank you to Kevin May (Snap Gosford) She has also been teaching singing for many years and been playing music for for his advice, patience & understanding while as long as she can remember. She is thankful for the opportunity to be the vocal putting this together. Thank you to all our sponsors & advertisers coach of Mulan and is proud of all the effort that the cast has put in. She hopes mentioned elsewhere. that the show is a reflection of their talent and hard work. Our apologies if we have missed anyone, your efforts are appreciated even when not acknowledged.

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Marion Ella has been involved with Musical Theatre for a number of years and enjoys her role of Stage Manager. She is particularly interested in junior theatre, watching very talented young performers excel in their art. The level of talent in this show is very high and she is looking forward to being a part of this production.

Costumes Jacinta Burley Tayah Blackman Joseph Case Mulan marks Tiffany Derry’s 5th show costuming for WMTC. Her previous accolades include “High School Musical”, “Alice in Wonderland”, “The Little Mermaid” and WMTC's most recent production “Rent”. She is currently half way through her Bachelor of Teaching Primary (Honours) degree at the Newcastle of University. She would like to thank her Thursday Sewing Ladies, the production team, parents, volunteers and cast members who have helped with the costumes for this production. And she would once again, like to take the time to thank her big sister, Stephanie Derry, for once again, convincing her to use her amazing talents to costume such a meaningful show that showcases the importance of love, honour and family. She hopes you enjoy the show. Directors Assistant This is Madeline Parker’s production team debut, and she is very excited to be making it alongside such fabulous people. She is currently studying Elyse Hayhurst Charlotte Fosbery Bridgette Johnston Communications at the University of Newcastle, as well as the Creative and Performing Arts. Maddy has been acting since she was ten years old and trained with XtrAct Drama Academy until 2010. She joined Wyong Drama Group in 2011, and has since appeared in shows such as “Chase Me Comrade”, “Fawlty Towers”, “Two Weeks With the Queen”, “All My Sons” and most recently, “Ruthless! The Musical”. With the group, Maddy has also competed in a number of theatre festivals both locally and in Port Macquarie. Maddy has worked with other local groups such as Ad Hoc Theatre and Tantrum Youth Arts, and is a member of the performance production company Catch a Shooting Star. In addition to her local work, Maddy has also trained with NIDA and was the lead in their 2010 Youth Production of “Wan2tlk”. She hopes you enjoy the beautiful story that is “Mulan”, but mostly, the incredibly talented cast who bring it all to life. WMTC PRODUCTIONS James Parsons Jessica Mills Rachel Phillis 1996 Guys and Dolls 1997 Calamity Jane Sound of Music 1998 Bye Bye Birdie Oklahoma 1999 Cinderella The King and I 2000 Sing for Your Supper HMS Pinafore 2001 The Wiz Carousel 2002 Pyjama Game South Pacific 2003 Fiddler on the Roof The Lion, the Witch 2004 Dames at Sea 2005 Annie Junior Oliver and the Wardrobe Joseph and the Amazing 2006 Guys and Dolls 2007 Anything Goes The Wizard of Oz Technicolor Dreamcoat Thoroughly Modern 2008 The Hunchback of Notre Dame 2009 The Pirates of Penzance Grease Millie 2010 The Music Man Bye Bye Birdie 2011 Jesus Christ Superstar High School Musical 2012 Calamity Jane Peter Pan 2013 Eurobeat – Almost Eurovision Alice in Wonderland 2014 Hair The Little Mermaid 2015 Rent Mulan 2016 Oliver!

4 17 Assistant Stage Manager Assistant Vocal Coach Gretel Skinner has worked backstage on many adult and junior shows with WMTC since 2010. Her first musical was “Bye Bye Birdie” in 2010, which she was the helped with the Props. Since then, she has helped with set building and stage crew. Gretel was the Stage Manager (in training) for WMTC's Junior production of “The Little Mermaid” in 2014. She has also been a part of the Stage Crew in Gosford Musical Society's “High School Musical 2” 2014 and “Footloose” 2015. Gretel has really enjoyed her role in WMTC’s “Mulan” and hopes that you enjoy the show. Lorena Allenson Charlotte Bough Hannah Armstrong Declan Green The Legend of Hua Mulan. In Chinese, mùlán (Chinese: 木蘭) refers to the magnolia. The heroine of the poem is given different family names in different versions of her story. According to History of the Ming, her family name is Zhu (朱), while the History of the Qing say it ~Poem of Mulan is Wei (魏). The family name 花 “The male hare wildly kicks its feet; (Huā, lit. "flower"), which was the female hare has shifty eyes, introduced by Xu Wei, has become the most popular in But when a pair of hares runs side by side, recent years in part because of Who can distinguish whether I am male or female?” its more poetic meaning.

Morgan McElhone Mia Gillard Briahna Duggan Disney's 1998 movie Mulan popularized the legend of the girl that took her father's place in the army. The legend stems from a Chinese poem, written during the Northern Wei dynasty (386-534), a time where Northern China was ruled by nomadic invaders. This is reflected in the fact that the poem refers to the ruler as the Khan rather than as the Emperor. As is common with Chinese stories, it was further elaborated on as a novel during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) and as a play during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Her surname has been variously given as Zhu, Wei, or Hua in various sources but in fact no independent contemporary records exist to confirm her existence. In her 1976 bestseller “The Woman Warrior”, acclaimed writer Maxine Hong Kingston, described Mulan as a source of inspiration for Chinese women. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hua_Mulan and http://www.yellowbridge.com/onlinelit/mulan.php (Ode to Mulan)

Rebekah Seal Jess Nader Chloe McWilliam

Ally Skinner Tara Soanes

16 5 Paris Webster Cody Lamrock Tahlay Lamrock Hannah Parsons

Paris has been dancing since Cody has been a dancer at Tahlay has been a student at Hannah is currently in year the age of 3 with DFX dance Marnis Studio for 9 years. Marnis Studio for the last 10 at St Phillips Christian studios and Cathy Martin She attends Kanwal Public 11years. She is in yr. 9 at Hunter College. Hannah loves Dance Academy, where she School and has been a School of Performing Arts. She Musical Theatre and has studies ballet, jazz, member of the school dance participated in her first school been dancing since she contemporary, tap, acrobatics, group for the last 3 musical in yr. 7 which is where was nine years old. This hiphop and musical theatre. years. The highlight of her she decided that musicals were will be Hannah’s second She also has singing lessons dancing was being selected her thing. The highlight of her show with WMTC, she with Meagan Seabrook. This is to tour to The USA as a team dancing was being selected to played a Mersister in "The Paris's musical debut and she member of Marnis to dance tour to The USA as a team Little Mermaid". Hannah would like to thank everyone in Disneyland. She also took member of Marnis to dance in has also recently performed involved for making it a classes at The Edge Studio Disneyland. She also took in “Footloose” at GMS as a memorable experience for her. in Hollywood. "Mulan" is her classes at The Edge Studio in featured dancer. Hannah is first community musical and Hollywood. "Mulan" is her first thrilled to Dance for you would like to thank Sarah community musical and she and would like to thank the Heywood and the Production would like to thank Sarah Production Team for this Team for the opportunity for Heywood and the Production wonderful opportunity to her role as a featured dancer Team for the opportunity for her perform in "Mulan". She and is looking forward to role as a featured dancer and is hopes you enjoy all the many more musicals. looking forward to participating in hard work everyone has put many more shows. into this show.

6 15 Featured Roles (Mulan) Charlotte Cooke is extremely grateful for being given this fantastic opportunity to play Mulan in WMTC's production of "Mulan Jr". This is Charlotte’s third show with WMTC, she has played the Lory in “Alice in Wonderland” and Attina in “The Little Mermaid Jr”. She has also just finished playing the role of Louise Lerman in WDG's production of “Ruthless!”. Charlotte would like to thank Danielle from XtrAct, Josh from WDG, her previous singing teacher Sammy and all the cast and crew Liam Barbeler Daniel Case Noah Dash Katie Hallett Toren Mullins from “Mulan Jr” for all their guidance and support. She has thoroughly Featured Soloists enjoyed working with this talented cast and crew and hopes that everyone enjoys watching the show as much as she has enjoyed performing in it.

(Mushu) Zamika Grant is excited to be joining WMTC for the first time in Mulan Jnr. She attends the Hunter School of Performing Arts (HSPA), where she loves acting, singing and dancing. She has been Toto in Lily Roome Danikka Vassallo Quinn Carter HSPA’s “The Wizard of Oz”, and the lion tamer in Tantrum Youth Arts This is Lily’s 3rd musical with WMTC. Danikka has a varied performance Quinn is an accomplished musician, After playing Baby/pig in “Alice in history and has performed with GMS in songwriter and vocalist. She has “Stories in our Steps”. When she is not acting, singing and dancing, she Wonderland” and Flounder in “The Little “Hairspray” and “Annie”, various Sydney performed at YIPA and Showcase, in loves to read and write stories. She has loved playing the role of Mermaid”, Lily is thrilled to be playing and Central Coast venues and GMS and WMTC shows and in the the part of Hairdresser, a featured competitions. Her credits include guest orchestra. She has been a backing Mushu, as Mushu’s cheekiness and extraverted personality suit her soloist. A huge thank you to Steph & the performance at Star FM’s Carols by vocalist at Starstruck for 2 years, and perfectly. production team for this wonderful Candlelight at Mt Penang, winner looking to being a featured vocalist opportunity. Enjoy the show! Gosford Regional Show talent quest with School Spectacular this year. junior division. She also plays the piano (Captain Shang) and speaks Filipino. Enjoy! Jake Fonti is 17 and completing his HSC at Wadalba Community Featured Dancers School. His principle interest is in music and drama, he is a musician and has played drums for many years (no snide comments about the two being mutually exclusive, please). He has always enjoyed singing and likes working with different equipment, like loop machines to advance his musical skills. He has a keen interest in drama and is excited to make the transition to Musical Theatre. He is grateful to have the opportunity to join the team at Wyong Musical Theatre Company and is eager to explore the role of Captain Shang (and he gets to fight with a sword!). He is confident you will enjoy this production, and would like to thank his Ryleigh Beggs Marlee Carter Isobella Laidlaw Brittany Moffat adversary Shan Yu (his friend Morgan Lazaro) who has brought him up to speed in a short time-frame. Mulan is Ryleigh's second This is Marlee's 7th Isobella was born in the Brittany is currently holding show with WMTC, she was a production. Most recently she United States, but has been the title of 3rd in Australia for featured dancer in "The Little played the lead “Tina living in Australia since she Physical Culture (Dance). Mermaid Jr". She has also Denmark” in "RUTHLESS The was 1 year old. At the age This is the first musical (Laozi - Ancestor) performed in GMS's "Puss in Musical" with WDG. Previous four, she started dancing with Brittany has been a part of Boots", "A Christmas Carol" roles are orphan “Tessie” in Lee Academy. She enjoys and loves the family she has and "Seussical the Musical" GMS's “Annie” and an Evil Eel jazz, tap, ballet, musical made out of a group of and "Zazu" in her school's WMTC's “The Little Mermaid.” theatre, acting, singing and people she once called production of "The Lion King". Her credit's include GMS’s “A acrobatics. Her dream is to strangers. Jamie Sturgess: Is a Year 10 student at Avondale School. He enjoys Ryleigh has been dancing for Christmas Carol” and a become a dancer with a singing and playing the guitar. He is a talented, self-taught pianist. Jamie seven years in various styles featured dancer in WMTC’s contemporary dance including classical, jazz and “Alice in Wonderland”. Marlee company. Isobella is The Great Wall of China is a valued member of his school choir and senior vocal ensemble and tap at OnStage Dance is in year 7 in the Creative & currently in Year 6 at recently completed a tour of New Zealand with the choir as part of the Studios. She is in the Performing Arts Class at Mackillop Catholic College. was built over a period of performing arts class at Narara Valley High School. about 200 yrs, a large school’s musical program. Last year, Jamie was a soloist in his school Valley View Public School, She has vocal tuition with Toni musical, “The Story”, and played the role of Demetrius in the school and next year will commence Williams and dance tuition part has disappeared. The official length of the the CAPA program at Narara with Cheryl Warwick. She is play, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. Jamie has performed in a WMTC Valley High. Ryleigh hopes looking forward to her role as wall is 21,196.18 km Most of the Wall that we see Variety Show a few years ago and is excited to be playing his debut lead that you enjoy this production featured dancer in Mulan. of Mulan as much as she has today was built in the Ming Dynasty and role as Laozi. enjoyed being a part of it. completed in the Han Dynasty. The Han Dynasty lasted for about 200 yrs

14 7 (Yun - Ancestor) (Emperor) Callum Beggs is no stranger to the stage as he has been involved in many shows before Mulan. This will be Callum's 7th show, his second with Tallulah Cobban has loved singing and performing ever since she was WMTC, his first was “The Little Mermaid” where he played the role of little and she is thrilled to be able to share her love for theatre onstage. Sebastian. He was also in “Puss in Boots”, “Seussical the Musical”, “Annie”, Mulan Jr. is her fifth musical and her third at Wyong Musical Theatre “A Christmas Carol” and most recently “Footloose” with GMS. Callum has Company. Other credits include the Queen of Hearts in “Alice in been dancing for 7 years in Tap and Hip Hop, and was in the CAPA Wonderland” (2013), Ariel in “The Little Mermaid Jr.” and recently Ethel program for two years at Narara Valley High, now studying drama and McCormack in Gosford Musical Society’s “Footloose”. Tallulah attends music, and is part of the school band. Callum would like to thank the musical theatre classes at XtrAct Drama Academy and is currently in production team for the opportunity to play the role of the Emperor in this Phase One of Talent Development Project in Sydney. Tallulah hopes that fantastic show, and hopes you enjoy it as much as he has enjoyed you enjoy Mulan’s amazing journey as much as she has! performing. (Lin - Ancestor) (Magyar)

Stephanie Segafredo has expanded her horizons this year with Originally the Great Wall of China wall was a series involvement in both technical and performance aspects of theatre. of several walls that were eventually joined together. Stephanie called and was the relief lighting operator for WDG’s “Ruthless”. She was the lead role in WMTC’s rendition of “The Little Mermaid” last year, and is looking forward to performing in their production of “Mulan” this Curtis Lang, 15. Featured role In “Alice in Wonderland” at Mackillop year. She has also performed vocal numbers at YiPA and engaged in a Catholic College as well as a performing arts student. Attending Stage 2 number of roles in the recent Tantrum Youth Art’s, “HissyFest”. She is on screen course since early last year. “Mulan” has been my first Musical the verge of completing her HSC majoring in a broad spectrum of with Wyong Musical Theatre Company. The cast and directors have been performing arts subjects. wonderful and I love my musical fam.

(Hong - Ancestor) (Subar-Tu)

Daniela Vassallo at 10 yrs old is already a seasoned Christiana Russell is an unusual mix of a human; she is in fact part performer. Her credits include GMS’s “Hairspray” and “Annie”. She has th mortal, part wizard. Her powers are activated through the hypnotic performed at many cultural and community events including 26 Fiesta motions of song and dance. Watch as she casts a spell on the audience Kultura, she was a guest performer AFACC 25 Year Anniversary & in her role of Subar-Tu. Life has not been easy, however, for young Charity a Support Act – Rose “Osang” Fontanes (Winner X-Factor Israel Christiana Russell. At an early age she realised that with great power 2013) fund raising for Haiyan victims , Winner - Catch a Shooting Star comes great responsibility. She was partaking in a communal barn dance 2013, Performs at school festivals, Maltese functions, AFACC birthday when all of a sudden her powers were activated. Everybody in the barn bash and more. She also plays the guitar, speaks Filipino and English was instantly lifted into the air, their life in her hands. Her decision (both Australian and American) and loves swimming. whether or not to spare their pathetic human lives has lead to this very moment in history. We’ll let you decide what she chose.

(Zhang - Ancestor) (Matchmaker)

Julia Pennisi is 17 years old and is currently completing year 12 at Mackillop Catholic College. Julia's love of drama begun during early primary school when she started drama classes with Helen O'Grady Drama Academy. This is Julia's third appearance with WMTC having performed in “Alice In Wonderland” and Ursula in last year's production of “The Little Mermaid”. This year Julia has added YiPA and “Hissyfest” to her growing experience. Julia hopes to continue her love of theatre through study in the dramatic arts at university after her HSC. Julia would Graphichttp://www.titanui.com/ of courtesy like to take this opportunity to thank her WMTC family for all their support Abbey Callton: Acting is in my blood and having an opportunity to and encouragement over the last three years. share this with other people is quite special. I'd love to thank all of the people who made this show possible.

8 13 (Chi Fu) (Yao) Liam Faulkner-Dimond is excited to be a part of the WMTC team The Han Dynasty started with a peasant revolt again, having played "Slightly" in Peter Pan, 2012. He has also against the Qin Emperor performed with GMS in “Bugsy Malone: A Christmas Carol” and “High Paper was invented during the Han Dynasty School Musical 2”. In 2012/3 he played the role of Pugsley Addams in The Han Dynasty is known as the ‘Golden Era’ The New Theatricals Production of “The Addams Family”, Capitol Theatre, Sydney. 2015 will mark the 3rd consecutive year Liam has been selected as a Featured Artist at the NSW Dept of Education event Jackson Lazaro’s first acting performance was at Terrigal High School in - Schools Spectacular. Liam has ongoing vocal tuition with Frederique 2014 as Sheriff Earl in the performance “All Shook Up”. He is very excited Dobson, Central Coast Music Factory. He'd like to thank Stephanie and about joining WMTC in the junior show “Mulan” and cannot wait to further the team for giving him this fabulous opportunity and hopes everyone develop his acting in future shows with the company. enjoys the show!

(Fa Zhou ) (Qian-Po)

Connor Piipari is 17 years of age and is thrilled to be in his first Musical Thomas Sutherland is 14 years old and is thoroughly enjoying playing “Mulan” playing the lead role of Fa Zhou. Connor lives in Budgewoi with the role of Qian-Po. He attends the Hunter School of Performing Arts for his family and attends Northlakes High where he is Vice Captain. He is Drama and in Year 9 is also studying Musical Theatre. Thomas studies completing his HSC this year and also studies drama at XtrAct Drama singing with Gail Beaman and drama at Stage2Screen with Richard Academy. Connor has attended various drama training institutes Lovegrove. Previous productions include GMS Jnr's “High School Musical including: NIDA, Screenwise, and Dramaworks. Connor would like to 2” and WMTC's “The Wizard of Oz” and “Alice in Wonderland”. He would thank his Drama Teacher of many years Danielle Brame Whiting, the like to thank Stephanie Derry and the Mulan production team for this Director Stephanie Derry and the whole cast and crew of Mulan who have opportunity and his family and friends for their support. Thomas hopes been so welcoming and encouraging all the way, making his first ever you enjoy his performance. stage show one he will always remember.

(Ling) (Fa Li)

The Great Wall of China is the longest man-made structure in the world. Angus Wells is excited to be performing as the minor lead role of Ling in Mulan, his first Wyong Musical Theatre Company’s Production. He Bella Nakhoul is 13 years old and in year 7 at Gosford High School. appeared in Gosford Musical Society’s “High School Musical 2” in the “Mulan Jr” will be her 3rd show with Wyong after “Alice in Wonderland” ensemble and more recently in “Footloose”. Angus is 14 and currently in and “The Little Mermaid”. She is part of the Vocal Rhapsody ensemble, the Year 8 Creative and Performing Arts class at Narara Valley High enjoys piano lessons with Chris Hochkins and joined XtrAct Drama School. In addition to acting and singing, Angus expresses his creativity by Academy this year which has helped develop her acting skills. She would sketching and designing anything from clothes to castles. This year he won sincerely love to thank the production team for the opportunity to be part the Eisteddfod in Drama for his hilarious depiction of “The Grinch”. Angus of this wonderful cast and show. will continue to perform in musicals and pursue his passion for the Arts.

(Grandmother Fa) (Shan Yu) Olivia Calverley-Haack is 11 years old and a student at Hunter School of the Performing Arts. This is Olivia’s 2nd show with WTMC, having previously been in “Little Mermaid Jnr”. Olivia has performed with Morgan Lazaro: I have only been in musicals for a short time. I started Uniting Productions in “Snugglepot and Cuddlepie” and in a N.I.D.A youth with “Footloose” as “Coach Dunbar” from a surprise audition, I was nabbed production “Tales of the Arabian Nights”. out of the carpark while I was waiting for my brother to finish his audition! I Olivia loves acting, musical theatre and all forms of dance and attends am really grateful to the Wyong Musical Theatre Company for allowing me Laycock Street Dance. She also has vocal training with Toni Williams. to play the part of Shan Yu as this will be my second and last junior show. I Olivia would like to thank the Production team for the opportunity to play have loved meeting and working with everyone in this production, made so this role and her family for their support. She has enjoyed working with the many new friends and can’t wait for the next one. I want to thank everyone cast on this musical and is very excited to put this production on stage. She who helped put this together and hope that everyone enjoys this show as hopes that everyone enjoys the show. much as we have putting it on for you .

12 9 Act 1 Written In Stone (Part 1) Act 2 Written In Stone (Part 2) A Girl Worth Fighting For Written In Stone (Part 3) A Girl Worth Fighting For Bride Practice (Reprise) Honour To Us All (Part 1) Written In Stone/ (Reprise) Honour To Us All (Part 2) Written In Stone Honour To Us All (Reprise) (Reprise)Reflection Reflection Keep ‘Em Guessing (Reprise) Written In Stone A Girl Worth Fighting For (Reprise) (Reprise) Honour To Us All Honour To Us All (Reprise) (Finale) Keep ‘Em Guessing (Part 1) Keep ‘Em Guessing (Bows) Keep ‘Em Guessing (Part 2) I’ll Make A Man Out Of You

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