Meet Te Awamutu College’s Addams family. Photo Lyndon Katene.
Morag Carter says the bar has been set high by the cast and crew of Te Awamutu College’s The Addams Family – School Edition.
With the show’s run – which featured a host of outstanding performances – having finished a couple of weeks ago, it’s now she’s taking a moment to reflect.
“I’ve told the company that they’ve set the bar really high and are leaving a legacy of excellence that will be a challenge to reach,” Carter, head of Drama at the college, told The News.
“For many of the students involved in the production this was their first experience of a high school production process, and for some this will be their only experience.
Isabelle Cook, who played Morticia, was outstanding on opening night. Photo Lyndon Katene.
“The general consensus from all involved is that it was worth it.
Many of the students talked about how grateful they are to have been part of the production, others reflected on the friendships they have made, and most of them talked about having had fun during the process.”
She paid tribute to the work of stage manager Laura Purves, staff who organised front of house, and “my collaborators” Bob Hollinshead with the band and Teupoko Natua with choreography.
“I have never had such a cohesive student team, who were able to run backstage smoothly and effectively. It wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our professional mentors and the parents who stepped in to lend a hand. Theatre is truly a team effort with every contribution being vital to the overall success.”
