The Captive
Carousel (2008)
Written
and Directed by Jenny de Reuck
Designed
by Lindsay Lloyd
Something is not quite right in Madame Columbina’s Funfair. Punch and Judy are afraid to perform these daysbecause things go wrong when they least expect it and Harlequin is troubled by the behaviour of the clowns in Side-Show Alley. Add to this the fact that the Galloping Horses of the Carousel have seen something frightening on the Ghost Train, and it’s clear that all is not well. Perhaps only sad little Pierrette can help them because she alone remembers what Madame Sosotris, the Fortune Teller, once told them …
Join the creatures of the Funfair in their attempts to solve the mystery. What is it that has stopped the Ferris Wheel from turning and blocks the entry to the Helter Skelter? Who is it that seeks to steal the laughter? The creatures of the Funfair will need all the help they can get if they’re to overcome the evil forces let loose on their world and recover once again the lost laughter of the Carnival.
This year’s interactive production from Murdoch University is suitable for primary school children in Years 1-5 and, with its focus on working co-operatively together to solve the mystery, it promises to educate as well as entertain young audiences. Children will once again be presented with a colourful set, inventive costumes, appealing characters, and a lively script: and original music, a hallmark of our shows, will enhance the complete theatrical experience.
Tutor Darren Bilston and Writer and Director Jenny de Reuck
The Captive Carousel
Backstage crew
Production Manager: Tim Brain
Stage Manager: Brad Minchin
Lighting Coordination: Kristie Lee-Stevens
Lighting Team: Kate Logan-Scales - John King
Design Coordination: Alexandra Erminchina
Design Team: Kate Logan-Scales - Brett White - Leanne Rose
Set Coordination: Jason Hatchett
Set Building Team: Alexandra Erminchina - Brett White
Costume Coordination: Jenny de Reuck
Costume Team: Ellie Hart - Bridget Moore - Carmen Miles - Jason Dohle
Props Coordination: Brett White
Props Team: Bridget Moore - Ellie Hart
Make-up Coordination: Darren Bilsten
Make-up Team: Ellie Hart - Bridget Moore
Sound: Leanne Rose
Publicity/Front of House: Kim Moore - Brianna Williams
Movement Coordination: Salmiyah Fiedorowitz
Music Score: Nick Choo
The Cast and Crew of 'The Captive Carousel'
Alexandra Ermichina, Brad Minchin and Brett White
Brianna Williams, Bridget Moore and Brooke Herbert
Carmen Miles, Elle Rogerson and Ellie Hart
Jaden Cooke, Jason Dohle and Joel Sammels
John Hayes, John King and Karen Corby
Kate Branson, Kate Logan-Scales and Kim Moore
Kristina Francis, Leanne Rose and Maree Pellicano
Matt Mitchell, Michelle Brown and Natalie Di Risio
Renee Chapple, Scott Suffling and Sophie Thompson
Additional Tutors and Crew
Andrew Kocsis, Darren Bilston and Kristie Lee
Melissa Merchant and Tim Brain