The First Spotlights Showcase

This showcase was performed by a young company in every sense of the word. Not only was the age range from under 5 to early teens but this was their very first production. However, from the enthusiasm displayed it certainly wasn’t obvious that some of the cast hadn’t even been on stage before. The audience was treated to a selection of musical theatre songs appropriate to the cast age range including some of the classics from Oliver and Annie interspersed with less familiar choices from School Of Rock and Matilda. Choreography spanned the age range and on the whole was remembered by most of the company but any lapses were overshadowed by the energy, enthusiasm and personality sustained in particular by the younger chorus. In fact, the audience could not fail to support the company in all their endeavours . Full marks must go to the production team for encouraging cast members to participate not only in choreography, but in backstage work and even on the instrumental side. A real team effort.

Highlights included the younger chorus singing I Just Can’t Wait To Be King, the trio performing Castle On A Cloud and the older chorus in School of Rock.  All the solos therein and throughout the showcase were testament to the potential of this young cast. We will look forward to seeing their next production.

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