Dreamalicious is the result of a year-long process of creative engagement and consultation with all of the young people in our Junior School. With a view to providing the core ideas and content for this year's production, the whole school started by answering questionnaires about favourite stories, songs and films. All of the ideas collected were used as a starting point for exploring the themes and potential content.
Students who then opted for our Production Exploria, took part in months of drama and dance improvisation, ensemble exercises and other theatre activities, that were all focused on exploring the ideas collected from the wider school. The students created scenes and narrative and developed these into a storyline. They worked with Ajarn Lizzy and Ajarn Alex to resolve their ideas into a final script and with Ajarn Agnes to create original choreography. A selection of Grade four and Grade five students learnt the technical skills necessary to help operate the lights, sound, props and stage management of the show.
Alongside all of these activities, music classes and our Rock Band Exploria, were focusing on selecting, rehearsing and refining the songs and musical performances that would lend weight and excitement to our student's story.
Ten months later we are proud to present to you 'Dreamalicious', a show created by our students, based on the ideas of our students and focused on showcasing their ideas and creativity. We hope you'll enjoy it too!