Overview
Ringwood North has a proud tradition of staging musical productions with an exemplary record of excellence. Our productions are staged biennially in a theatre to give students a truly theatrical experience. Productions are staged in third term over four nights in early to mid August. Previous shows have been:
1995 The Wizard of Oz
1997 Peter Pan
1999 Cinderella
2001 Pinocchio
2003 Snow White
2005 Aladdin
2007 Wonder in Aliceland and this year
2009 Wind in the Willows
MUSICAL PRODUCTION POLICY
1. Purpose
Musical productions at Ringwood North Primary School are an important part of the school's Performing Arts program. Musical productions are seen as a means of allowing students to perform before an audience and further extend self-confidence and ability in the Performing Arts. Productions are also a significant school event requiring involvement by staff, students, parent body and wider community groups, and are a way of building community spirit by working towards a common goal.
2. Guidelines
2.1 Productions will be staged every two years ‑ usually over four evenings, depending on venue.
2.2 All students participating in the musical production will be required to meet and display the musical production criteria being; merit, general attitude and commitment to participation in the production.
2.3 Auditions will be held for students in years 5 and 6 for major roles.
2.4 All students displaying participation criteria from years 5 and 6 will be given the opportunity to participate in various aspects of the production.
2.5 Students from years 3 and 4 may audition for selected roles will also need to meet the participation criteria.
2.6 Students from years Prep to 2 will be chosen by their class teacher to participate in the production. Preference will be given to those Grade 2 children who fulfill participation criteria but were not selected for production participation during their Prep year.
2.7 Students in all year levels will be involved in relevant aspects of the production through classroom programs, which encompass the eight Key Learning Areas.
2.8 Parents and members of the broader community will be actively encouraged to be involved in the production.
2.9 The production shall be self‑funding. Profits will be used to benefit the students of Ringwood North Primary School.
2.10 The production team will consult and liaise with members of the school community to ensure maximum communication and co‑operation.
2.11 The School Council needs to cite the performance license for any production performed in the name of the school.
