Writes Cheryl Clarke, Director of Drama
With the Joint School Production on the horizon, the Great Hall has had its transformation as excitement builds ahead of next week.
Trilbies
Trilbies have been the fashion accessory of the term as the gamblers of Guys and Dolls seek a place to hold their floating game. More recently, two-tone brogues have been the order of the day as the boys begin to capture the 1940s New York underworld aesthetic.
This week, Miss Taylor’s hair and makeup sessions provided the cast with some great tips and as the Backstage Team transported multiple costume rails from Studio Theatre to Great Hall, the sense of anticipation was building.
Talks
This week also saw the whole of the Upper Third Form gather in the Great Hall for a Pre-Show Behind the Scenes talk and performance taster. Milan A. (L6th), George R. (L6th), Markus F. (5ths), Ossie K. (5ths) and Thomas B. (5ths) presented, supported by Anay G. and Parth D. (both 5ths) on Lighting & Sound.
Monty H. (L6th, Drama Scholar), gave the Upper Third boys an inspiring talk about his experience of Drama at Merchant Taylors’ and what he is most looking forward to in his role as Angie-the Ox in Guys and Dolls. Members of the cast and crew are looking forward to presenting a shortened version of the talk to all boys in the Third and Fourth Form on Monday.
Tickets
Remaining tickets for the performances in the Great Hall next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 7pm can be purchased here. On opening night, Mrs Bindloss, who has been organising ticketing, will hand over to Captain Sharrock to marshal our excellent U6 JCR Front of House Team.
We thank staff across the school who are giving their time to the three events next week along with all pupils and parents coming along to support the fantastic cast, crew and band from Merchant Taylors’ and St Helen’s School.
