It is a fun, contemporary show that can be appreciated by the entire family. And just because there is a large cast of kids does not mean that this is a kids’ show – far from it. There wasn’t a weak link amongst them and they displayed such a plethora of talent as actors, singers and musicians that the result was mind-blowing. This essentially under-written role did not allow Higgins to show us what she is capable of, but she clearly had great fun and the show benefitted from her undeniable stage presence.īut it was the cast of young people aged between 10 and 17 that really blew the evening away. Playing opposite him as the school principal, Rosalie Mullins, Michelle Higgins held her own as would be expected of someone of her experience.
Had this not been evident, then the show would not have been as engaging or even fun! He displayed a certain chutzpah and definite connection between himself and the young cast. While there certainly were touches of the Jack Black in the portrayal (it would be hard not to), it was largely up to this character to maintain the pace and impetus of the entire show and he achieved this in spades.
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It is always difficult to follow in the footsteps of a movie role that an actor is indelibly associated with, but Stone managed to make this one his own. Kelly Stone had the lead central role as would-be rock guru Dewey Finn, and after a slow start he relaxed into the role which allowed him not only to have fun but also to exercise an extraordinary range of rock vocals. She was helped enormously by first-time vocal director Samuel Stewart (the vocal harmonies were impressive) and choreographer Sarah Valinotti, who produced authentic movement from the young cast which was convincing right to the ends of the fingertips. Exercising a light touch, she concentrated on a particular exaggerated comic style which was the ideal way to put this show across, delivered with equal verve by the entire cast and played against a simple but effective set. A dancer by training, her stage instincts are proving to be impeccable and she created an entertainment from a slight script which certainly had its limitations. The music by Andrew Lloyd Webber is perhaps more reminiscent of Jesus Christ Superstar than any of his other works – indeed there were a few rock riffs that took me straight back to that earlier work of 50 years ago (eek!).Ĭutting her teeth over the last 15 years or so on a variety of musical theatre productions in Townsville, director Kylie Ball is developing into a local force to be reckoned with.
Some 12 years later it was made into a musical, opening in the West End and Broadway in 2016. He sees the musical talent of the class and forms them into a band to win the upcoming rock Battle of the Bands. A struggling rock guitarist is fired from his band, and he masquerades as a substitute teacher at a snobby prep school. LOOKING for all the world like a line-up for Young Talent Time, the one over-riding take-home impression from this production is not only the amazing wealth of young talent, but also if this is a portent of what our future holds for musical theatre in Townsville, then it is in good hands.īased on the hit 2003 comedy film which starred Jack Black and Joan Cusack, the plot has a somewhat flimsy premise. North Queensland Opera and Musical Theatre (NQOMT), Civic Theatre, Townsville.
Based on the Paramount movie written by Mike White.
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