Rehearsals

Have added the rehearsal format to the net but as yet it is not ready to publish details....that will be by Wednesday I hope....so have a look

Week9

The one after the All Schools Meeting...it is a very busy time in the old office at the moment as we finalise schools and choreographers confirm dates and prepare DVD for sending. As well we also are into solo rehearsals and confirm auditon times for instrumentalists. Next week we open the ticket sales with a mini presentation for early birds at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre.....Wednesday April 2...All happening.

Week 7

All preparations are underway for the All Schools Meeting next week. This week we are posting the results of the auditions to schools inviting them to be part of next year show. Here again the quality of the auditions was excellent and this determined the level of involvement in the show.
See you next Wednesday.
Greater Union are also offering a special teachers showing of Hey Hey It's Esther Blueburger following the meeting....I'll certainly be going. Love the music.

The Star Struck 2008 Launch

Held at Greater Union Theatre Glendale the event also saw EnergyAustralia present 5 scholarships to Star Struck students from last year...Natalie Jacobs (dancer/choreographer), Luke Thompson- Leane (dancer/choreographer), James Pickard(singer/percussionist), Brett Foreman (percussionist) and James Jennings (percussionist). Makalie and Kyla performed on the day. Both were brilliant for so ealy in the morning.
We are off and running.

Round 3

Round 3 Auditions proved how very special our singers are at this level. Everyone had to be so well prepared and focused throughout the day. In most cases the choice really was about matching the image required with the voice and the age of the performer. At times a junior person was needed even though so many seniors could do or vice versa. A huge effort from all. Unfortunately not everyone will move onto the show. However be assured there are many opportunities for all singers within their own schools. Keep going.
For all who will now be involved there is plenty of hardwork and promotions and rehearsals and practice ahead. The next show is our best show.

Student Production Team

I am presently awaiting the arrival of the new Star Struck student team. This is the 2008 model and I believe it is new and improved. A big call going by the brilliance from the past.
Anyways their segment which they began creating last month is all to do with the changes in a day from the rising of the sun to the nightlife and the next morning. It even has a nightmare....Thriller stuff or so I believe. Today will see the ideas expanded,refined and readied for the addition of performers. That could be you.
There are parts for PS and parts for HS and knowing the team it will be prepared , taped and ready for rehearsals if not for the All Schools Meet very soon after.
I am still looking to increase the number of student choreographers in the show. We will even train you this time.... So far we have 1 from Whitebridge, 1 from Singleton, 3 from Maitland, 2 from Irrawang. I'll let you know if we grow.

Week6

How fast does that happen. Week 6. All audition DVDs and some antique video tapes were received last Friday with a few more arriving with the dog ate my homework story so its onto the sort.
More people and less money...and I thought this was the year of changes. However the show is bigger brighter and even more fun with heaps more variety than ever before so what can you say.
For all those thousands of people out there who have been anxiously awaiting the updates ...sorry....forgot my password or the dog ate my homework.
Since last we have also had our lovely Miss Chandel perform the National Anthem at the Olympic Fundraising night at Wests and many of our brilliant singers and musos from the past combined to provide the entertainment at the Newcastle media Ball...A Big Night.
Now there is much coming up but let simply say March 19...the All Schools Meeting date.
Talk soon.