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Annual Report 2017 – 2018
Pillar 2: Extraordinary Learning
TAKING CENTRE STAGE
Junior and Senior School Productions
The refurbishment of Addison “I’ve learned that hard work pays off,” “You have to learn how to stand
Auditorium - completed in December says Isabella Pliska ’23, “When confidently; how to push your energy
2017 as part of the Beedie Fine Art everyone knows every line and action, out and give a really convincing
Centre - to a theatre with seating for and exactly where to come in, it turns presentation. Also, just the fact
330+ with state-of-the-art equipment into such a great song. When you put that in improv, nothing’s wrong and
provided the perfect venue to in the work, the outcome is great.”
everything’s an opportunity. That’s a
big lesson to learn in every aspect of
showcase this year’s CHS Junior and
Senior School productions: Seussical Jr. The Senior School put on a stage your life. I have built my leadership
adaptation of the literary classic skills so much, helping people who
and Pride & Prejudice.
Pride & Prejudice, in association with were less sure of themselves on stage
As always, the Junior School musical St. George’s School and Point Grey to find their way”.
production put on by the Grade 6 and 7 Secondary School. The cast moved
girls was a fun and inclusive show, with into the brand new theatre just
67 girls participating on-stage and off weeks before the production opened,
- including two Senior School girls as and immediately experienced how a
assistant director and make-up artist! purpose-built venue for music and
acting made all the difference.
This year’s production, Seussical Jr., was
a musical based on the beloved books Playing Elizabeth Bennett in this
by Dr. Seuss. The colourful characters new adaptation of Jane Austen’s
and delightful songs offered plenty well-loved classic was the chance to
of fun, but the Grade 6 and 7 girls embody a long-admired character
involved cite teamwork, dedication and for Kristen Hopkins ’19. Since she
support as deeper benefits. “I learned arrived at Crofton House in Grade
that when everyone does their best, it 8, Hopkins has been involved in the
will work out. Even if someone forgets School’s productions and as a member
their lines, the audience doesn’t know of the improvisation team. The impact
that, and you can all work together and has been instrumental in both her
improvise. Mistakes are fine and they personal and academic success.
sometimes make it even better,” says
Zoe Tallentire ’23.