1994 School Magazine

Girls Grammar School IDrishalle 1994

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DuneCTORS' NOTES 'EACH TREE TAKEN DIMINISHES THE WHOLE AND DRAINS AWAY THE LIFEBLOOD OF THE EARTH ASPEN Althougl} environmental issues and the breakdown of CLIltural identity are qLiite topical in boill education and in the media we chose a play whiclT examinecl these issues more as an allegory. This play, originally titled 'The litethd/hol, /sip Shy ' is based on an A1TTazonian tribe's genuine belief that the sky is held Lip by a I}uoe forked stick. The students enjoyed the challenge of exploring the issues from another perspective K. MECKLEM AND S. EDWARDS

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THE IlylATrrDA WOMEN

he 1994 Senior Production of Tl}e A1atilda WonTen There \\, ere \, allous demands placed on eaclt actor, includ- was a fascinating mixture of Brechtian techniques, ing solo spots on stage ancl the ability to sing and dance - even

singing, and movement. The rehearsals began in May with 22 girls, inclLiding cast and crew, taking part. The play describes the lives of nine outstanding Queensland women. The play had been staged professionalIy in Brisbane a few years ago, and Mrs P. Murphy adapted and directed the play aided by Eva Feredoes (Assistant Director) and Meg Hadgraft (Stage Manager)

the Can-can! The simple set allowed for a LiniqLie interpretation whicll was approved of by the playwright, Sue Rider, w^To attended 11Te Friday niol\I performance. The Malilda Women was a culmination of BGGS senior talent that resulted in an excellent performance enjoyecl by all EVA FEREDOES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

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