20 September 2015

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. 18 3 Stage Manager 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.

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