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Welcome to the 23ND Annual Performing Arts PerspectivesPERTH CONCERT HALL, ST GEORGES TERRACE, PERTH

27 March 2019

All Saints’ College

Aquinas College

Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School

Carine Senior High School

Charlesworth Ballet Institute

Christ Church Grammar School

Churchlands Senior High School

Corpus Christi College

Georgiana Molloy Anglican School

Hale School

Hampton Senior High School

Helena College

Iona Presentation College

Irene McCormack Catholic College

John Curtin College of the Arts

John XXIII College

Kingsway Christian College

Lake Joondalup Baptist College

Manea Senior College

Methodist Ladies’ College

Morley Senior High School

Mount Lawley Senior High School

Newman College

Penrhos College

Perth College

Perth Modern School

Presbyterian Ladies’ College

Quinns Baptist College

Rossmoyne Senior High School

Santa Maria College

St George’s Anglican Grammar School

St Hilda’s Anglican School For Girls

St Mark’s Anglican Community School

St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School

Trinity College

Wesley College

The Performing Arts Perspectives Steering Committee wishes to acknowledge the commitment, dedication and contribution to excellence of all teachers and schools in Western Australia.

The schools invited to audition this year were:

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STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WA PRESENTS BELL SHAKESPEARE’S

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HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE PRESENTS

25 - 28 JUL 2019

BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

DIRECTOR JAMES EVANS

7 - 10 AUG 2019

IT IS WITH GREAT PLEASURE THAT WE WELCOME you to Performing Arts Perspectives 2019.

In its 23rd year it showcases the exemplary work being created by senior secondary students from the Public, Independent and Catholic education systems; and highlights the benefits of a strong focus and dedication to performing arts excellence within an education environment.

Incorporating dance, music and drama, Performing Arts Perspectives sets an extraordinary standard of excellence. The young women and men selected to perform are an indication of the diversity and exceptional talent being nurtured here in Western Australia.

The work created is a testament to the dedicated teachers whose passion for the performing arts is unwavering. Their commitment provides a creative and supportive environment for students to excel both on and off the stage. We would like to thank them for the important role they play in developing such talent.

The award winning Artistic Director, Emily McLean and choreographer

Amy Wiseman have produced a program that spans different art forms, styles and genres, ensuring that there is truly something for everyone.

We would like to congratulate the students and we look forward to following their careers as they will certainly hold important positions in performing arts companies, festivals, film, television, arts organisations or teaching institutions in years to come.

On behalf of the State Government we commend the organisers, teachers volunteers, families and sponsors for all their hard work in bringing together this celebration of student achievement.

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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

It is a privilege to work with such intelligent and creative young artists. Their performances are a testament to their rigorous work, creativity and bravery. Tonight is a wonderful opportunity for them to be able to showcase this in a beautiful venue to a large audience.

The programme is made up of a selection of the top performances from the ATAR examinations. The aim is to reflect the range of styles and genres found in each art form. It is a small glimpse into the many wonderful performances by the students of 2018.

The Arts enrich our lives, promote empathy and, as well as entertaining us, help us understand each other. It is exciting to see these students have embraced this and it is an important part of every young adult’s education.

EMILY MCLEAN

Artistic DirectorMATT BRYAN

Master of Ceremonies

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MASTER OF CEREMONIES

First trying out acting in his year 9 high school production, Matt is a product of All Saints College and the Western Australian drama ATAR course. Whilst at school he developed his skills in class, in student films and in his school’s extracurricular stage productions of Romeo and Juliet, Cosi and Animal Farm. Last year, having completed his final WACE exams and achieving the WACE Subject Exhibition for the highest final mark in the drama course, Matt was selected to present his Original Solo Performance in the 2018 Performing Arts Perspectives Showcase. He closed the last year’s event with his self-written piece entitled Lonely Hearts Club; a surrealist exploration into the unhinged mind of the convicted murderer of John Lennon, Mark Chapman in the days leading up to his fateful act.

Within the last year Matt has continued to pursue his passion for acting, landing roles in various productions including most recently in the award winning 2019 Fringe Festival show; REST, presented by the WA Youth Theatre Company. Currently studying at the University of Western Australia, Matt hopes to undergo formal acting training after the completion of his undergraduate degree. Tonight, he is proud to MC the showcase and to introduce this year’s amazing acts.

PercussionJoseph EngConcerto for Marimba No. 1 Movt. 4, Despedida by Ney RosauroACCOMPANIST: Joel Bass

Original Solo PerformanceClare HughesBalenciaga Saga

ViolinShannon RhodesZigeunerweisen by Pablo de SarasateACCOMPANIST: Gladys Chua

Scripted MonologueMassimo McKieBob’s Monologue from Sanctuary by David Williamson

Original Solo CompositionHannah MitchellTITLE: The DollMUSIC: The Dollmaker by Verse 13

Original Solo PerformanceDylan MerrickA necessary evil?

Scripted MonologueNina DakinThe Prospector from The Madwoman of Chaillot by Jean Giraudoux

Original Solo CompositionLara PignatielloTITLE: ControlMUSIC: Djuma Soundsystem

(Trentemoller Remix) by Les Djinns

Piano and VoiceEthan FrenchHallelujah by L. Cohen, arr. E. French

Original Solo CompositionTayla HuntTITLE: Speaking in TonguesMUSIC: Sheila Chandra

Act I

Minimal lighting, sound and staging elements have been used to ensure maximum appreciation of the performances.

Performing Arts Perspectives’ performances are intended for senior secondary school students and adults. Performance parameters and conventions are aligned closely to those defined by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority.

PROGRAMME

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VoiceLauren McDonaldMany The Miles by Sara BareillesACCOMPANIST: Austin Salisbury

Original Solo PerformanceElla HansonJust Breathe

Set Solo: Ensemble PerformanceMadelyn Johnston, Hannah Mitchell, Lara Pignatiello, Zoe SpruntCHOREOGRAPHY:

Danielle MicichSTAGED BY:

Amy WisemanMUSIC BY:

Mel Robinson

Scripted MonologueMilly McAuliffeMrs Smith’s Monologue from The Bald Prima Donna by Eugène Ionesco

Scripted MonologueMazey O’ReillyElizabeth’s Monologue from Holy Day by Andrew Bovell

Original Solo CompositionTim HotchkinTITLE: The PokiesMUSIC: Brotsjor by Ólafur Arnalds

Original Solo CompositionRuth AwangeTITLE: GaleMUSIC: Brother (Instrumental)

by Matt Corby, Dark Hip Hop Instrumental

Original Solo PerformanceJeremy HansenToothache

Original Solo CompositionTaylah CarozzaTITLE: Picasso’s Beau IdealMUSIC: Eliza’s Aria by

Elena Kats-Chernin and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

ViolinEmmalena HuningViolin Concerto in D Minor, Movt. 3 by Jean SibeliusACCOMPANIST: Gladys Chua

Act II

The Performing Arts Perspectives’ Committee does not endorse the views or material contained in student performances. Some performances may contain language, themes and gestures that could offend.

PROGRAMME

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The Performing Arts Perspectives Steering CommitteeLisa Honczarenko, Lorraine Scorer, Jane Alderson, Genevie Baker, David Ballantyne, Stefan Brand, Judy Hendrickse, Chris McMillan, Robin Pascoe, Sven Sorenson

The Selection PanelsMUSIC Chris McMillan, Bruce Herriman, Jane Alderson, Emily McLean observing.DRAMA David Ballantyne, Emily McLean, Stefan Brand, Sven Sorenson.DANCE Lisa Honczarenko, Eleisha Hathaway, Terry Pirlo, Amy Wiseman.. Aquinas College, Penrhos College, His Majesty’s Theatre (PTT), All Saints College

(HotHouse Company) and Hale School who hosted auditions and rehearsals in 2019. Thanks also to Judy Hendrickse and Isabelle McGrath from John Curtin College of the Arts for arranging costume hire for the group dance piece.

Performing Arts Perspectives Creative TeamARTISTIC DIRECTOR Emily McLeanCHOREOGRAPHER & REHEARSAL DIRECTOR Amy WisemanEVENT MANAGER Amy WisemanMASTER OF CEREMONIES Matt BryanGRAPHIC DESIGN Brendan HibbertPHOTOGRAPHER Christophe Canato

Perth Theatre TrustCHAIRMAN Morgan SolomonGENERAL MANAGER Duncan Ord

Perth Concert HallMANAGER Brendan EllmerEVENTS MANAGER Penelope BriffaTECHNICAL MANAGER Brad Matthews

Stage ManagementSTAGE MANAGER Shona TreadgoldASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER Jordan Gibbs

We thank the following people for their time, support and dedication

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