Each year, Y6 stage an ambitious end of year production which combines a dramatic script with dance. This year’s work is titled StreetDust – a story about street children. All of Y6 are fully involved at all levels :

We have written the script, created the dances, scenery and props.

We will be designing a lighting plan and will operate the lights and all aspects of audio visual effects.

We based the play on a book called 'The Garbage King' by Elizabeth Laird. The production is now fully underway and we invite you to our performances.

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Street children in Brazil

Street children in Brazil

Wednesday, 25 June 2008

Interveiw with Emily - Sancha


What do you think of your character?
I think she is tough and feisty but kind hearted.

Do you like being Sancha?
I think being Sancha is really good fun.

What do you think is the hardest thing about being an actor?
Learning the script because it is really hard to learn that many words.

Do you like being an actor?
Yes it is good fun to be something new.

Do you like working with Sofia?
Well, I think we are the best pair in the show.

What’s the most exciting thing that has happened to you so far?
Well, I was really pleased that I got the part.
Would you like to be her in real life?
I wouldn’t like to be her in real life because I am nothing like her.
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Interveiw with Danny - Chief Policeman

Do you like your acting part?
Yes.It is great.

Is there any other acting part you wanted to have?
Yes. I wanted to be Mamo, but I forgot to audition.

Overall, are you happy with the part you have in the production?
Yes, because I enjoy not doing lessons like Maths and English !

Can you relate to your character?
No, because I am not a policeman.

What do you most dislike about the production?
Learning the script.

What do you most like about the production?
Rehearsing is fun!
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An interview with Gemma - Bernadette


How do you feel about acting close to Alex (Mamo) and Ed (Salmenio)?
It's alright and I don't really mind but I am slightly nervous about holding hands !

How do you feel about getting married?
Nervous because I don't know Ed very well but it won't stop me acting. If I had a choice I would not include the marraige.

Are you glad you got the part of Bernadette?
Yes. I am very happy and glad because I have not had a large acting part before.

Do you enjoy acting?
Yes. I especially love learning the script.

Do you feel that yours is a main part when some people say that Kirstie(Rosita) has more to say.
She is in lots of scenes but has little to say. I am in less scenes and have lots to say.

Do you think you have done enough to make the production better?
I hope so. I worked really hard and it would be a brilliant reward.
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Bernadette performed by Paul Simon

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Tuesday, 24 June 2008

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Thursday, 19 June 2008

All about the dances in StreetDust

To open the performance
Gang dance : 3 Cool Cats
3 boys ( the cool cats) and 3 girls (the cool chicks).
Danny Lucas Izzy Mills
Freddie Phillips Chloe Murphy
Reuben Madgwick Jess Adams
The boys are hanging around on the street when they see the girls walking their way. Each group is out to impress the other.

End of Scene 6
Gang dance : Muy Fifi
Livi Higgins Sarah Burbury
Keah Garford Freddie Phillips
Elly-Mae Turvey Reuben Madgwick
Naomi Groome Eddie Lewis
Jodie Waters Jack Hillebrandt
Hattie Ward Matt Butcher
The rich kids are on the streets and are learning that life is tough. This dance shows a gang at work searching the dump and perhaps captures a feeling of one against one in a struggle to survive on the street.

End of scene 13
La Familia Gang dance Los Chucos Suaves
Sam Jenkins Emily Ellis
Cam Smith Megan Taylor
Samuel De Jager Mark Davies
Amy Harrison
This dance captures the spirit of gang culture: a sense of fun, friendly rivalry and togetherness.

End of scene 14
Gang dance Chinito, Chinito
Ella Beard Elly-Mae Turvey
Megan Taylor Jess Adams
Amy Harrison Chloe Murphy
Emily Ellis Cam Smith
Izzy Mills
The girls from La Familia gang – Sancha, Sofia and Angelita have just taken the runaway rich kid – Isabella – in hand. Giving her the look and street cred. The song is all about going out on the town, looking good and feeling great.

Midway in scene 17
Police dance : Immigrant Punk
James Wills Eddie Lewis
Matt Butcher Danny Lucas
Ryan Goble Reuben Madgwick
Jack Hillebrandt Ed Smith
This dance introduces the police. They are tough, aggressive and violent. Armed with their riot sticks and dressed in riot gear, these are scary people.

End of scene 21
Wedding dance : Bernadette
Ed Smith Chloe Nunan
Gemma Nienaltowski Lucy Godley
Samantha Playford Kirsty Butler
Tessa Wildsmith Beth Gedge
Demi Miller Abby Nobes
Billie Webb Becky Potten
The song is upbeat and happy and the lyrics describe the love Salmenio has for Bernadette.
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How are Year 6 involved in the Production ?

Actors

Dancers

Technical
Lighting
Sound
Whiteboard
Stage Crew

Props and scenery

ICT Support
Design of tickets, Programme, posters
Photos/video on Whiteboard
Word processing of letters
The Blog

Logistics – the ‘fixit’ team who can be asked to do anything !
Seating
Raffle
Refreshments
Runners during performances
Invitations and letters
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The Book Reveiw of The Garbage King written by Elizabeth Laird




"The Garbage King” was inspired by the true story of an African childhood lived on the edge of destitution. It is a gritty, deeply moving story that takes the reader on an unforgettable emotional journey, showing how the human spirit can triumph in the harshest of worlds.

Set in Ethiopia’s capital city, Addis Ababa. The Garbage King tells the story of two very different boys, Mamo and Dani. Mamo is from a very poor family, his mother has just died and now there is only his sister, Tiggist, and himself. If they can’t get a job soon, they’ll end up on the streets. One day when Tiggist is out, Mamo is taken by a man claiming to be his uncle, who it turns out is a slave trader and he takes Mamo far away from the city and sells him to a cruel farmer. Lost in despair Mamo can see no way out.

Dani, on the other hand, is from a rich and privileged background.
Never able to live up to his father’s expectations, Dani is protected by his ailing mother. However when she is so sick she has to go to London for treatment, things turn for the worse for Dani. His father is going to send him away to Jigjiga to live with Feisal who would bully and terrorise Dani and make him into something. In desperation, Dani runs away from home.

Fate brings the two boys together, both of whom are on the run. Their only means of survival is each other and this is where the heart of the story lies.
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Tuesday, 17 June 2008

Interview with Naomi Groome part of the Muy Fi-Fi dance

Why did you decide to be a dancer?
Because I wanted to be part of the production.

Is it hard to learn the steps,and why?
Not really, because if you forget you can look at the person next to you and then you immediately remember.

Do you like the dance your doing?
Yes, it's got cool music.(Muy Fi-Fi).

Have you learnt the dance?
No, because we haven't done the steps yet.

Who are you working with?
Elly-Mae, Livy, Keah, Jodie, Hattie, Sarah, Freddy, Reuben, Eddie, Jack.H, Matt.

Have you ever done anything like this before?
Yes, 2004 at the Kings Theatre in Portsmouth.

What do you think the dance is about? Mixed feelings, gangs and having fun.



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17/6/08 Update

Hi, today we have been carrying on with our jobs. The actors are getting better and dances are being rehearsed all ready for the big day's. The scenery is being designed and may be made soon. Programs and tickets are also being designed lots needs to be done and we only have 3-4 weeks until the deadline. We are getting on very well so switch on tomorrow for the next update!
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Interview with Max Barrick part of the lighting team


Why did you want to be part of the lighting team?
Because I like technical things.

Do you get along with everyone on your team and why?
Yes because we share ideas and we are never doing nothing.

Is it confusing working with lots of different switches?
Yes because they all look the same.

Are you worried that you will flick the wrong switch in the live shows?
No, because Mrs Watson is helping us (Mrs Watson is head of drama at Cowplain school)

Do you think this job will help the production?
It will add more effect and drama.

Is this job something you would like to do when your older?
No, because there is better things to do in life
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