By Olivia Condous
Caroline Springs students are gearing up to perform in an exciting musical production that centres on bravery, resilience and overcoming adversity.
Southern Cross Grammar will present Matilda the Musical, a show filled with song, dance and joy based on the classic Roald Dahl book.
The story follows the main character of Matilda, a young genius who navigates the troubles of painful family ties and a tyrannical school principal, spreading kindness as she goes.
Toly Sawenko, who is the director of the school production, said the students had been working hard to rehearse and prepare for the show over the last six months.
“I’m truly grateful and in awe of these young people who have taken the wings given to them and soared so high,” Mr Sawenko said.
Yaer five student Dhanvi was cast in the title role and said she was excited to perform in the school’s new Centauri Centre auditorium.
“Playing Matilda fills me with confidence, especially when I think about her and her intelligence,” Dhanvi said.
The cast also includes Kristine as Miss Honey, Prapti as Mrs Phelps, Aarushh as Michael Wormwood, Helana as Mrs Wormwood, Thomas as Mr Wormwood, and Angelica as the villainous Miss Agatha Trunchbull.
The school musical’s producer Maddison Attard said students had also worked hard to make costumes, build props and design sets.
“The cast, creative teams, and staff’s passion and ambition to make Matilda the Musical a success has been a massive highlight,” Ms Attard said.
The production will run for four shows at the Centauri Centre from August 4-6.
Details: www.scg.vic.edu.au/matilda-the-musical/
