Grease Programme - St John Plessington Catholic College

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Wish the cast of Grease good luck with its production of the show
A note from the
Drama Department
Every production throws up its own challenges in terms of performance skill from
a point of view of inhibiting a role. ‘Grease’ is no exception from this. First of all,
the dialogue has to be fast, flowing, snappy and witty without being incomprehensible to a live audience. Cues have to be ‘bitten’ and
anticipated by the young actors. In addition entrances and exits have to be timed precisely and stage blocking with a large cast has to allow
everybody to be seen. Secondly, the connection between dialogue and music has to be smooth and effortless and should be glided in and
out in a seamless theatrical weave.
Finally, there is always the shadow of the iconic film of ‘Grease’ hanging over any new production. As a director of the drama side of this
production I feel that the cast have handled these challenges very well and have brought a 21st century form of energy into the 1970s script.
The experience has been enjoyable and informative. I hope you, the audience, enjoy the whole production and appreciate the efforts of all
who have been involved in it in one capacity or another.
PRODUCTION CREW
Director Drama -
Choreographer Art Work/Stage Design –
Wardrobe Make Up Props Stage Management –
House Management –
Set Construction Technicians Refreshments Backstage -
Miss J Stott
Mr J Owen
Miss M Boast
Trish Gill
Miss G Gouthwaite
Mr M Regan
Miss K Boyland / Mrs K McAllister
Miss J Smith / Miss C Watters
SJP 6th Form students
Ms A Benson
Laura Scannavcca / Sarah Wilkes /
Laura McNally / Elliot Madgin
Mr D Kitchin
Mr A Anderson
Mr R Austin / Hayley Ryan /
Stacey Lee / Adam Hughes-Sumner
Parents and friends of SJP.
Staff of SJP
Mr J Owen
Head of Drama
Thanks: to all staff, caretakers and parents who have contributed to this production in any way. Your efforts are much appreciated.
THE BAND
Rhythm
Keys –
Drums –
Guitar –
Bass -
Horns
Miss J Carter
Mr A Samata
Mr R Woods
Mr S Glascott
Mr R Austin
Mr M Cromwell
Clarinet –
Alto Saxophone –
Tenor Saxophone –
Swing -
Mr P Shotton
Mr P Broadhouse
Miss H Horne
Miss A Benson
Mr D Nibbs / Sheila Salter / Kirsten Doyle
A note from the Music Department
We are in the middle of a really exciting year, one that is full of development and
surprises. The year started with a fantastic two-night performance of the
panto ‘Aladdin’ followed straight afterwards by the traditional SJP
Christmas Carol Service. As soon as both of these ended we were
straight into rehearsals for tonight’s performance of ‘Grease’.
The year will culminate with a musical evening and a
performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London. I hope
to see you at some of these events.
Miss J Stott
Head of Music
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THE PRINCIPLE CAST
DANNY – Danny Curtis
THE PRINCIPLE CAST
DANNY – Danny Curtis SANDY – Jodie Kinsella
Because ‘Grease’ is a musical it is out of my
comfort zone as it involves singing and
dancing. Hopefully I have pulled it off. It has
been good working with all of my friends
and meeting new people. I hope you enjoy it.
SANDY – Jodie Kinsella
‘Grease’ has been a really amazing
experience for me. This is my first major
role in a production like this and I’ve
learnt so much from it. It’s been hard
work but it’s so worth it!
THE T-BIRDS
KENICKIE – Eric Nixon SONNY – Danny Turnbull
PUTZIE – Kyle Fraser DOODY – John McCreadie
THE PINK LADIES
RIZZO 1 – Leanne Petley RIZZO 2 – Abbie Randles
FRENCHIE – Yasmine Coumbe JAN – Jennie Cass
MARTY – Emma Donnelly
PATTY – Natalie O’Brien EUGINE – Liam Williams
TEEN ANGELS – Ashley Franklin / Katie Kokborg
CHA-CHA – Laura Byrne PRINCIPAL MCGEE – Mrs A Roberts
COACH CALHOUN – Mr J Badger VINCE FONTAINE – Mr D Nibbs
LEO - Darryl Gahler
UNDERSTUDIES
DANNY – Danny Turnbull SANDY – Katie Kokborg
T-BIRDS – Darryl Gahler, Jake O’Shea, Jacob Thomas
PINK LADIES – Laura Byrne CHA-CHA – Charlotte Gahler
RIZZO 1 – Leanne Petley
PUTZIE – Kyle Fraser
I have really enjoyed being in ‘Grease’. It’s
my first production with Miss Stott and it
has been a pleasure to have worked with
her. Thank you to all the cast. I have loved
working with you also.
KENICKIE – Eric Nixon
When I auditioned for ‘Grease’ I really
wanted to get the part of Danny, as did
everybody but Kenickie has been a really
good part to play. All of the rehearsals have
been tough and balancing school work with
rehearsals has been really hard, but it has
been worth it. I hope you enjoy the show.
COMPANY
Rebecca Bell, Eve Billington, Derrin Chesters, Jade Critchley
Lauren Dean, Hope Davis, Sean Eakins, Nicole Flemming
Charlotte Gahler, Mathew Hilliard, Georgie-Ann King
Alex Kokborg, Antonia McArdle, Nicola McCulloch
Hayley O’Brien, Charlotte Thompson, Anna Silverwood
Siobhan Taffe, Eimer Tudor, Kim Ward, Olivia Webster
‘Grease’ rehearsals are always fun, fast and
challenging. They give me a distraction if
I’m feeling down and I leave with a buzz
each time. They’ve given me a focus and a
goal to reach and I love every second of
it, even when rehearsals may be tough.
I would advise anyone to participate in a
production like this; you will gain
confidence and make lots of new and interesting friends.
RIZZO 2 – Abbie Randles
‘Grease’ has been so much fun and hard
work and everyone has worked so well
together. The cast are fab! It’s been great
being part of such a famous musical and I
feel privileged. Thank you to everyone
who was involved – it’s gonna rock!
DOODY – John McCreadie
As a child I always wanted to be in
‘Grease’. Now I have the chance, it has
been hard but a lot of fun.
JAN – Jennie Cass
‘Grease’ has been one of the best shows I
have ever done. I’ve enjoyed every
minute of it from the dances to the
acting and singing. This is my second
show with school and my favourite. I
have made lots of new friends and learnt
so much. Thank you to everyone who
has helped with the show.
MARTY – Emma Donnelly
This is my first production and I hope
it’s not going to be my last. The
rehearsals have been hard work but so
much fun. ‘Grease’ has been a fantastic
experience and I have made some
fabulous friends.
PATTY – Natalie O’Brien
‘Grease’ has been so much fun. Doing a
production is always great and I have
loved working with the cast. I hope you
enjoy it as much as we have.
FRENCHIE – Yasmine Coumbe
‘Grease’ has been an amazing experience,
it has been a lot of hard work but I have
enjoyed every moment of it. I have met a
lot of new friends and I look forward to
being in a lot more productions.
SONNY – Danny Turnbull
I have really enjoyed working with the
cast in ‘Grease’ and we have
worked so hard it should be
the best thing ever! Enjoy
the show.
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St John Plessington Presents
DIRECTOR’S NOTES
a 50’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Musical
ACT 1 SCENE 1
Beach
ACT 1 SCENE 2
Rydell High School assembly
Rydell Almer Mater
ACT 1 SCENE 3
Rydell High School cafeteria
Summer Nights
ACT 1 SCENE 4
Rydell High School Pep Rally
Rydell Fight Song
ACT 1 SCENE 5
Pink Ladies Sleep Over
Look At Me I’m Sandra Dee
Hopelessly Devoted
ACT 1 SCENE 6
Rydell High School Workshop
Greased Lightening
ACT 1 SCENE 7 - Diner
Beauty School Drop Out
INTERVAL
ACT 2 SCENE 1
Rydell High School Dance Competition
Shakin’ At The High School Hop
Born To Hand Jive
ACT 2 SCENE 2
Drive In Movie
Sandy
There Are Worse Things I Could Do
This is the third major production that the creative team from St John Plessington has produced and every time the standard of rehearsals
and effort from the pupils has surpassed anything we could imagine of them. This production truly has stretched every one of our team
and our performers; it is no mean feat to sing, dance and act all at the same time.
What you see before you tonight is a culmination of a lot of ‘blood, sweat and tears’ and it could not have been possible without all the
help and support from everyone involved. I would like to personally thank every one that has made tonight happen. We have a strong
performing talent here that keeps on growing and growing, I can only imagine where we will be in 5 or 10 years time if it continues like it is.
Grease’ itself has provided a lot of new and exciting challenges for us; how to sing and dance at the same time, how to develop a character,
how to sing with a live band rather than a backing track. For a large number of the cast this is the first production that they have been
involved in and they have had to come to terms with a lot of dramatic and musical techniques very quickly. I feel that every one of the
performers has achieved a phenomenal amount and I am proud of each one of them. They have adapted to many different rehearsal
situations, coping with whatever came their way in a mature manner, and their commitment to these rehearsals needs commending. I hope
that you enjoy tonight’s performance of Grease’ as much as we have enjoyed producing it and I look forward to seeing you at future events
at St John Plessington.
Miss J Stott
Head of Music
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals started as soon as the stage was stripped from
‘Aladdin’. As it was a big production with a large cast it took
some co-ordinating but as you can see from our rehearsals
fun was had by all.
ACT 2 SCENE 3
Thunder Road
Look At Me Reprise
ACT 2 SCENE 4
Finale
You’re The One That I Want
We Go Together
BOWS AND EXIT MUSIC
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