Shrek Jr to hit school stage

Students at Southern Cross Catholic College have been busy rehearsing their upcoming production of DreamWorks’ Shrek Jr, which will be performed across one weekend at Brother Timothy Peter Centre.

The cast has been rehearsing every Friday and Sunday afternoon since early March.

Producer and Southern Cross Catholic College’s arts curriculum leader Vanessa Hall says students have focused on building their skills during rehearsal.

“They have come together from across the four campuses of SCCC to build their ensemble skills and rehearse their singing and dancing,” she says.

“They’ve been supported by our arts teachers at SCCC from the primary and secondary campuses and other key staff who work in the production team.”

Audiences can expect a high-energy show that brings the characters and story to life.

“All the characters you know and love are in the stage show, including Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Pinocchio and Gingy,” Vanessa explains.

“They are supported on stage by a huge cast of over 60 students from Year 4 all the way up to our Year 12 students, who will be taking the stage in their final performance at SCCC.

“There are moments of high comedy but also times of reflection when the characters ponder their choices. Be prepared to be entertained the whole way through the show.”

Vanessa says the students aren’t the only stars of the show.

“We have (also) had amazing support from our parents who have helped design and build the sets, which have brought an added dimension to the production this year,” she says.

“Combined with over 300 different colourful costumes and lighting effects by our students and staff stage crew, it will be, visually, one of the best shows we have been able to produce at SCCC.

“I encourage the students to take the time to reflect on all their hard work that has brought them to this point of being ready to take the stage and perform.

“They’re well prepared and it’s now time for them to enjoy the performance and share their love of musical theatre with their friends, families and the wider community.”

Show details

When: August 17 and 18, from 2pm and 6pm

Where: Brother Timothy Peter Centre | 307 Scarborough Rd, Scarborough

Cost: Adult: $20 | Concession: $15 | Family: $60

For more information, visit sccc.qld.edu.au