Sweet Charity - Senior Musical
The audience were in for a real treat from 10-14 May when our production of Sweet Charity was launched in the School Hall on Tuesday evening.
The lighting and set looked amazing as the backdrop of a New York dance hall was created using pink light animations of the city skyline on screens. It was difficult recognising all of the chorus in their fetching attire of glitter was something to behold!
Charity Hope Valentine played by Imogen Wells was a superb characterisation - her singing and dancing was an outstanding strength creating a strong story line with humour and hilarious innuendo. Compared to the shows in London and New York, Imogen’s and the team’s performance was equal to any of those professional productions - well done!
Hermann played by Taylor Mills was a delightful foil with great dramatic impact and a well oiled New York accent. Charity’s two close friends - Helene (Louise Grey) and Nickie (Lucy Connell) performed and sang superbly - their attitude and behaviours perfectly underpinned by excellent vocal work.
The Dilworth boys were admirable adding great depth to choral parts and the touch of finesse to dance and chorus lines. Vittorio Vidal played by Ben Robertson and Oscar Lindquist played by Karac Pool were outstanding in both acting and singing. Well done!
Catherine Blackburn leading the dance troupe was brilliant (especially as the fairy in the final scene!). Her leadership and the quality of dance created impact and entertainment.
The entire performance was supported by the orchestra conducted by David Gordon - one can only be in awe of the work involved to execute such an entire musical production. We also acknowledge the very special contribution of Director Nancy Schroder for creating such an awesome show.
In presenting Sweet Charity we are indebted to families, Diocesan and Dilworth staff and the many friends who have supported this production. Diocesan parent Mike Stuart, owner of Akron generously provided the scaffolding for the lighting and set which was transformed our hall into a magical theatre. Thanks also to Delmaine Fine Foods, Bettjemans Hair Salon, Mecca Cosmetica and Equipoise for their donations of prizes for the raffles.
We are also indebted to Charlotte Brebner and Rosey Eady of Dio Arts for organising the raffles and refreshments and we also thank Snapper for his work in creating the lighting arrangements.
As usual, there are many staff behind the scenes working tirelessly and at the end of Saturday night’s performance, there will be some very weary girls and staff ready for a break!
Heather McRae, Principal