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Musical Notes
Dear Grease cast and crew,
It was such an absolute joy to be in the McPherson Playhouse on Friday, February 9 and Saturday, February 10.
There was so much energy, imagination and creativity bubbling through the musical: the choreography of performers, the personality brought to each main character, the chemistry between the T-Birds and Pink Ladies in action and song, the live orchestra (with Mike G. on the drums!), the superbly conceived set and stagecraft, and much more.
It was a startling performance.
This year, I especially placed the Board Meeting in Victoria to enable us all to come onto the musical in the evening. The governors were blown away by the energy you (and the audience) brought to the performance on Friday evening – and they loved the interaction with parents at the SPA event.
They all said on Saturday, when we reconvened, that the dramatic arts are flying at our school.
You have shown this week – as individuals and collectively – great courage, sheer resilience, and tremendous talent.
It was your moment – the production was evidently the result of extraordinary teamwork between students and staff at Shawnigan.
The Lamonts drove back from Victoria and we sang Grease songs all the way back home!
I am sure that this week will be a little challenging for you, as cast and crew, as you step away from the intensive rehearsal schedule and adrenaline of performances.
Know that you combined as a team to deliver something magical. You made us proud – proud parents, grandparents, godparents, staff, fellow students, and many more.
And I am so grateful to our wonderful staff who are behind the scenes in support of our students.
I absolutely loved it.
Richard D A Lamont
Head of School
11th Feb 2024
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