Programme - Coláiste Chraobh Abhann

Coláiste Chraobh Abhann
School Musical
2014
Programme
Welcome
Welcome to Coláiste Chraobh Abhann’s eighth annual musical production. This year’s production is
‘GREASE’, a musical about the romance between Sandy Olsen who is a ‘goody two shoes’ from Australia
and Danny Zuko who is the head ‘T-Bird’ from Rydell High. Danny and Sandy meet up during the
summer holidays and fall in love. But when the summer ends, the two think they'll never see each other
again. However they're both wrong. Sandy and her parents have moved to America and she is now
attending Danny's High School. Join the students from Coláiste Chraobh Abhann to find out if it's cool
for Danny to be in love with a prim and proper girl like Sandy and if, against all odds, they manage to
stay together.
Each year the school musical provides our students with the opportunity to develop socially, personally
and artistically by joining the cast of the chosen production. Cast members always remember the show
as one of the highlights of their school lives and I know they cherish the memories for many years to
come. By the time the curtain closes, there will have been new friendships forged and, of course, lots of
fun had by all.
I wish to thank the Choreographer Ms Yvonne Prendergast and Musical Director Ms Siobhán Gallagher
for their professionalism and dedication in working with the cast over the last few months.
I also wish to extend my gratitude to all staff members who helped out over the last few
months. Thanks to Ms Donnelly for all her hard work with her TY team on the publication of the
musical programme for tonight’s performance. Our caretaking team of Mr Vincent Hunt and Mr Chris
Nugent have the stage sets and props prepared to the highest standards while Mr Conor Kennedy
ensures everything runs smoothly behind the scenes and on the stage with the help of his TY team of
assistants. Ms Stephanie Egan ensured that attendance at rehearsals was kept at a high level throughout
the year with Ms Sophie Kelly ensuring that all performances were ‘SOLD OUT’ by taking charge of
tickets sales. Thanks to Ms Margaret McCormack who organised TY students into teams working on a
range of activities related to the musical from raffle ticket sales to promotion of the musical.
A special thanks also to the Parents’ Council members who have worked behind the scenes in the lead
up to tonight’s performance. The show simply could not have gone on without their support and
assistance. In addition, I wish to acknowledge the support of our generous sponsors who are listed at
the back of the programme.
Finally, I wish to offer a sincere thanks to The Mermaid Arts Centre and its wonderfully supportive staff
for providing the school with such an excellent venue.
Now sit back and enjoy the performance. I know you will leave the theatre after tonight’s performance
with many fond memories.
Shane Eivers
Principal
Background
Grease (1978)
During a visit to America, Australian Sandy meets Danny Zuko at the beach and falls in love. She is heartbroken
when Summer ends and she has to return home and their last kiss on the beach is a very emotional one. But fate
lends a hand - her parents decide to stay in America and she finds herself attending the same school as Danny.
But Danny at school is different from Danny at the beach. He is the leader of the T-Birds, a leather clad gang,
and has a reputation to keep up. He can't be seen to fall in love with just one chick! Sandy is upset and seeks
solace with some new friends she has made - a female gang called The Pink Ladies. But her prim and proper
virginal ways do not fit in and she soon finds herself almost alone. A change must be made. Does she attempt to
get her man by turning him into a jock? Or must she get rid of her "Sandra Dee" image?
Sandy Olsen is a goody two shoes from Australia, Danny Zuko is the head T-Bird from Rydell High. However
when the two meet up during the summer, they fall in love. But when the summer ends, the two think they'll
never see each other again. However they're both wrong, Sandy and her parents have moved to America and
she is now attending Danny's school. When the two discover that they attend the same school, there is a lot of
debate over whether they can still be together since it's uncool for Danny to be in love with a goody goody like
Sandy. However the two, against all odds, manage to stay together. Then graduation comes and Sandy is about
to change in a way no one expected.
When wholesome good girl Sandy and greaser renegade Danny fall in love over the summer, they never expect
to see each other again. But when they both discover that they're now attending the same high school, social
differences challenge their romance.
Danny Zuko, leader of the greaser gang "T-Birds" of Rydell High, falls in love with a goody two shoes girl named
Sandy Olsen over the summer. They thought she'd be leaving and never see each other again, but to their
luck...she begins to attend Rydell High. She is immediately accepted into the group "Pink Ladies" and shortly
Danny and her re-meet. Danny has seemed to have changed but in the hopes of winning Sandy back, he changes
into the loving, jock Danny Zuko that Sandy met during the summer permanently.
MEET THE CAST
Keith McCormack - Danny
Sixth year student Keith McCormack takes
on the starring role of this year’s musical
‘Grease’. Keith has been a member of
Roundwood Variety group since he was 9.
He most recently played Chad in last year’s
musical ‘All Shook Up’ and the Tin Man in
‘The Wiz’. Keith is looking forward to
playing this role.
April Nyakudya – Sandy
April is a fifth year student who is known for
playing leading roles in previous musicals
including ‘All Shook Up’ as Lorraine, ‘Back to
the 80’s’ as Mel and ‘Oliver’ as Beth. This
year she takes on her most challenging role
yet.
Andrew Connaughton – Kenickie
Andy is a fifth year student who is no
stranger to the stage as he played Dennis in
last year’s musical and also performs in a
band. He has been in previous school
productions and also the last 3 productions
by CCA Players.
Sarah Leech – Rizzo
Sarah is a transition year student. This is
Sarah’s first main role in a school
production. She is looking forward to taking
on the role of Rizzo.
Thomas Brady – Doody
Tom is currently a transition year student.
He has featured prominently in previous
musicals playing the Scarecrow in ‘The
Wiz’. He is also a member of a band with costars Cian and Andrew. He will be taking on
the role of Chino in ‘West Side Story’ in the
summer.
Bella Leone – Frenchy
Bella is a fifth year student. She has been
involved in previous musicals including last
years ‘All Shook Up’. We look forward to
seeing her take on the role of Frenchy.
Cian Gallagher – Roger
Cian is a sixth year student. He has played
many roles in the school musicals such as Jim
in last year’s ‘All Shook Up’. Last year he
performed in a production of ‘Les
Misérables’ in Belfast. We look forward to
seeing him play Riff in ‘West Side Story’ in
July at the Mermaid.
Alannah Bellamy – Jan
Alannah, a current fifth year student, is
excited to be taking on this role. She recently
starred in ‘All Shook Up’ as Natalie. Alannah
has attended the Gaiety School of Acting.
Cormac Gilnagh – Sonny
Cormac is a second year student. This is his
first appearance in a school musical but he
took on a role in last year’s CCA Players
production of ‘Burke and Hare’. Cormac also
attends drama classes in Greystones.
Carrie Thorpe – Marty
Carrie is a fifth year student who joined the
school last year. This is her second year in the
musical, although she has been involved in
other musicals outside of the school.
Evan Bruton – Eugene
Evan is a transition year student. This is his
first time in the school musical. He is very
musical and is a member of a band with
some of his fellow students. We wish him
luck taking on the hilarious role of Eugene.
Erika Bellamy – Patty
This is Erika’s first year in the school and
first ever musical. She is a keen sportswoman
and is eagerly awaiting her debut
performance as Patty.
Cillian Molloy – Teen Angel
Cillian is currently a fifth year student. He is
a very talented musician and cake genius.
Cillian takes on the difficult role of Teen
Angel in this year’s show. We wish him all
the best.
Conor Eivers – Vince Fontaine
Conor is a fifth year student. He has taken
part in many school productions. He is also
interested in music and can play various
instruments including piano and recorder.
Katie Coleman – Cha Cha
Katie is a fifth year students. She has taken
part in many school musicals and is also a
member of Roundwood Variety Group.
Scott Cummins – Johnny Casino
Scott plays Johnny Casino in this year’s
musical. He has been involved in previous
school musicals including playing the starring
role in ‘Oliver’ in his first year at CCA
Isobel O’Grady – Miss Lynch
Currently a fifth year student, Isobel has been
in every school musical since she joined the
school as a chorus member. We look forward
to seeing her take on the serious role of Miss
Lynch.
Siobhan Gallagher – Musical
Director
This is Siobhan’s seventh show in CCA.
She says she loves to work with this
school because it’s not just a musical for
transition years, it involves all the nonexam years. That’s what doing the
school musical is all about….developing
confidence in young people and helping
them make friendships across the class
years not just with their own peer
group. She wishes the entire cast the
best of luck.
Yvonne Prendergast – Choreographer
This is Yvonne’s seventh musical with the
students of CCA. Even though it might not
appear that way, she can assure you that she
‘loves her job’. The cast have worked very hard
and she is very proud of them. She wishes them
all the best for this year’s show.
Credits
Musical Director
Siobhán Gallagher
Choreographer
Yvonne Prendergast
Costumes
Parents Council
Programme
Sarah Donnelly
Ty Students
Lighting Design
Sound
Darren Kelleher
Eoin O’Grady
Stage Construction
Chris Nugent
Vincent Hunt
Conor Kennedy
Stage Management
Conor Kennedy
Videographer
Paul Gouldsbury
Hair And Makeup
Nikita Vecchio
Emma Prendergast
Ty Students
Stage Design/Art/Props
Chris Nugent
Vincent Hunt
Ty Students
ACTS
Act 1
o Alma Mater
o Alma Mater Parody
o Summer Nights
o Those Magic Changes
o Freddy, My Love
o Greased Lightnin’
o Mooning
o Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee
o We Go Together
Act 2
o Shakin’ at the High School Hop
o It’s Raining on Prom Night
o Shakin’ at the High School Hop Reprise
o Born to Hand Jive
o Beauty School Dropout
o Alone at a Drive-In Movie
o Rock ‘N’ Roll Party Queen
o There Are Worse Things I Could Do
o Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee
o All Choked Up
o We Go Together (Finale)
Grease 2014
Cast Signatures
Sponsors
Coláiste Chraobh Abhann is extremely grateful to the support we get from local businesses in our community
who contribute to making the musical possible.
Production kindly sponsored by:
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Treetops Daycare & Afterschool Club
Freddie Hamilton Wholesale
Spot Prizes kindly sponsored by:
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Creative Touch Hair Salon
McSherry’s Pharmacy
Bella’s Bubbles
Tesco Express
The Bread Basket
Envy Hair & Beauty
Reflections Hair & Beauty
Freddie Hamilton Wholesale
Trident Holiday Homes
Centra Supermarket
Nicky’s Vegetable Shop
Dunnes Stores
Parkview Hotel
John Synnott Butchers
Evo Hair Studio
Sam Mar Beauty Bar
Poppie’s Hair & Beauty Salon
Quick Stop Garage
Brooke & Shoals
Supervalu
Des Doyle Family Butchers
Kilcoole
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Newcastle
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Greystones
Greystones
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Past Musicals
2007
Joseph
2008
The Boyfriend
2009
Annie
2010
Back To The 80s
2011
Oliver
2012
The Wiz
2013
All Shook Up
2014
Grease