PRODUCTIONS 2011
Students attending the Helen O’Grady Academy development through drama programme had the opportunity to showcase their talents during a soiree of punchy theatrical performances for parents and friends.
‘The Old Woman In The Shoe”, by the Lower Primary classes retold the story of the old woman who had too many children and had to seek the help of an acrophobic nanny. The performances were wonderfully vibrant, full of colour and life. The acting was accompanied by the most energetic singing and dancing not to mention a large spider who appeared to dance with the children.
“Pirate Joe” told the story of a crew of overworked pirates who, whilst being forced to scrub the deck, decided to mutiny against their captain by lowering him in a lifeboat and setting him adrift. The celebrations are short-lived, however, when the lazy bunch of no-gooders discover that the captain’s replacement is even meaner than Pirate Joe.
Upper primary students were on next with “Circus Capers” and “The School for Superheroes” The first play told the tale of a large circus with dwindling audiences. The group squabble and argue about whose fault it is but soon learn the importance of working together as a team to put up and even bigger and better show.
An impending inspection at the School of Superheroes leads to some a panicked reactions from students, until they discover that the resident bullies may be trying to sabotage the good reputation of the school. But all’s well that ends well and the bullies apologise to the delight of everyone.
The evening ended with a Youth theatre presentation where students performed excerpts and sketches from classic plays such as “The Crucible”, “Kes”, and “Lord of The Flies”.
“Parents and teachers are always impressed at the progress of the children and this year is no exception” said Alan Montanaro, Principal of the Helen O’Grady Academy in Malta. “Although the Helen O’Grady Academy is not a talent school, these mini-productions give each child the chance to put into effect many of the skills acquired during the year and to share their sense of achievement through performance”, he explained.
PRODUCTIONS 2009
Students attending the Helen O’Grady Academy development through drama programme had the opportunity to showcase their talents in a soiree of punchy theatrical performances for parents and friends.
‘The Snake Charmer’, acted by the Lower Primary age group brought the magical splendor of Arabia alive with sultans, princesses and loyal subjects. The Aladdin story had a brilliant, Helen O’Grady make-over which gave the audience plenty to chose from with a variety of rich suitors, beautiful hand-maidens and picky princesses. The performances were wonderfully vibrant, full of colour and life. The acting was accompanied by the most energetic singing and dancing not to mention snakes appearing from baskets as if by magic.
Upper primary students were on next with “The Bold Buccaneers”” which told the story of a crew of overworked pirates, delighted when a trio of stranded sailors are hauled aboard their ship. They could make them walk the plank, they could lock them up, they could throw them overboard or they could use them to help ease their workload – but that’s when the trouble begins!
The evening ended with a Youth theatre presentation: Students rehearsing an intense Greek tragedy just keep getting things wrong getting wrong – whoever heard of a toga with Spongebob Squarepants on it? But as the old adage says “bad rehearsal, Good show” and just when their teacher thinks disaster has struck – the students turn up with a huge surprise.
PRODUCTIONS 2010
Children attending the Helen O’Grady Academy had the opportunity to showcase their talents during a soiree of punchy performances for parents and friends.
The younger children transported the audience to the tropical island of “Paradesia” where islanders are saved from certain disaster thanks to a warning from a conch shell. Next up was a lively rendition of the classic tale of “The Chicken-Heart Fox” where farmers and a couple of foxes find an amicable solution to their differences. “There’s a Roach in My Soup”, performed by St Edwards boys, told the story of a villain out to rob distracted diners by setting cockroaches loose in a restaurant.
Older students performed “Storyland”, a short play where storybook characters negotiate with the people who created them, as well as a sci-fi special called “Maximum Speed”.
Youth Theatre students performed a horror spoof called “Freaky Creatures” which went down particularly well with the audience.
LESSONS
A lesson learned through fun is never forgotten”
The Helen O’Grady Academy’s dynamic development programme has been built over the years by teachers, psychologists and parents to ensure that the lessons are structured to bring out the best of any child.
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