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Welcome to the 25TH annual Performing Arts PerspectivesPERTH CONCERT HALL, ST GEORGES TERRACE, PERTH

22 March 2021

All Saints’ College

Aranmore Catholic College

Christ Church Grammar School

Churchlands Senior High School

Corpus Christi College

Hale School

Iona Presentation College

John Calvin Christian College

John Curtin College of the Arts

John XXIII College

Kennedy Baptist College

Lake Joondalup Baptist College

Mazenod College

Mercedes College

Methodist Ladies’ College

Mount Lawley Senior High School

Penrhos College

Perth College

Perth Modern School

Prendiville Catholic College

Presbyterian Ladies’ College

Rossmoyne Senior High School

Sacred Heart College

Santa Maria College

School of Isolated and Distance Education

Scotch College

St George’s Anglican Grammar School

St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls

St Mark’s Anglican Community School

St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School

Trinity College

Wesley College

The Performing Arts Perspectives wishes to acknowledge the commitment, dedication and contribution to excellence of all teachers and schools in Western Australia.

The schools invited to audition this year were:

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WELCOME TO PERFORMING ARTS PERSPECTIVES 2021

This spectacular annual event highlights the many talents of our Year 11 and 12 students of dance, drama and music from Public, Catholic and Independent schools in Western Australia.

Since its humble beginnings at the Playhouse Theatre over two decades ago, Performing Arts Perspectives has demonstrated outstanding creativity and set a benchmark of excellence in student performance.

The 2021 event is no exception — featuring 17 young people in performances that are sure to entertain and inspire. Congratulations to those students who will showcase their incredible talent tonight.

I also acknowledge the unwavering commitment of the dedicated teachers who have invested in this next generation of dancers, actors and musicians that will undoubtedly grace our stages in years to come.

Finally, thanks to the organisers, teachers, families, friends and sponsors who produce this event each year – it would not be possible without you. 2021 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of this important event!

It has been a difficult year, with COVID-19 having an unprecedented impact across the creative industries. Performing Arts Perspectives 2021 is a celebration of what has been overcome and the extraordinary resilience of our performing arts community.

DUNCAN ORD OAMDirector General

Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

2021 FOREWORD

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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

The most thrilling part of my job is the chance to work with talented artists. Tonight’s show is full of fresh new talent and showcases their creativity, backed by hundreds of hours of rigorous work and a belief in the magic of live performance.

The programme is made up of a selection of the top performances from the ATAR course practical (performance) examinations and also aims to reflect the range of styles and genres found in each art form. It is a small glimpse into the many beautiful performances by the students of 2020.

The Arts tell us stories and these stories help us make sense of ourselves and our communities. They help us recognise what is good in our world and what is not and often clarify what we want to work toward. At the very least they promote empathy and entertain us. It is wonderful to see how these students have embraced this and to be in a room full of people who believe so strongly in the vital importance of the Arts in education.

EMILY MCLEAN

Artistic DirectorTOM HEMERY & MAYA CURTIS

Masters of Ceremonies

MASTERS OF CEREMONIES

Tom, 19, is an enthusiastic performer with a passion for acting and devising theatrical performances. Having graduated from Hale School in 2019 where he performed in many school productions, Tom is commencing a Bachelor of Performing Arts degree at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts majoring in performance making in 2021.

Graduating in 2020 from the Diploma of Acting at WAAPA, Maya is thrilled to be pursuing a career as an actor and creative artist. Following a successful FRINGE WORLD 2021 season as co-director and actor in One Day Closer by Tim Hotchkin, Maya is continuing her work as an actor, director and singer/songwriter. Maya is currently working with Feet First Collective as a composer, whilst undertaking a creative internship on the creative development of new immersive Australian work “Medusa; Through Monstrous Eyes”.

Electric GuitarLuca GattiIsn’t She Lovely by Stevie WonderAccompanied by Dan Ablett and Dan Garner

Original Solo PerformanceOrla PooleThe White Chrysanthemum

VibraphoneDeclan RyanPiazonore by Alexej Gerassimez

Scripted MonologueErica JonesKyra, Skylight by David Hare

Original Solo CompositionAlycia De RossiTransienceMUSIC: ODESSEY by Mattia Cupelli

Original Solo PerformanceConor DoyleServant of the House

Original Solo CompositionMatthew LawlerVitrificationMUSIC: Sand and Prodigy by Nathan Lanier, Volcano by Woodkid

VoiceJayda D’AgostinoNo Good Deed by Stephen Schwartz

Interval

CompositionSahil SidhuSuite in G major, 3rd movement, Waltz

Act I

Minimal lighting, sound and staging elements have been used to ensure maximum appreciation of the performances.

Performing Arts Perspectives’ performances are intended for senior secondary school students and adults. Performance parameters and conventions are aligned closely to those defined by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority.

PROGRAMME

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PianoLydia DuttonIn Dahomey by Percy Grainger

Scripted MonologueJonathan ParkerThe Rhinoceros by Eugene Ionesco

Original Solo CompositionTabitha KerlinThe Nurse and the SoldierMUSIC : Experience by Ludovico Einaudi

Scripted MonologueOliver HughesLieutenant of Inishmore by Martin McDonagh

TubaAaron de VosFnugg by Øystein Baadsvik

Original Solo CompositionSiahn HowatsonDéjà vuMUSIC: I guess I’m floating by M83 and Timelapse by Two Steps from Hell

Original Solo PerformanceAlana LimYoung Girl

SET SOLO Ensemble PerformanceAlycia De Rossi, Amy Johnson, Matthew LawlerCHOREOGRAPHY: Danielle MicichSTAGING:

Amy WisemanMUSIC: Mel Robinson

Act II

The Performing Arts Perspectives’ Committee does not endorse the views or material contained in student performances. Some performances may contain language, themes and gestures that could offend.

PROGRAMME

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Co3 offers workshop and residency opportunities led by company dancers for primary and high school students.

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The Performing Arts Perspectives Steering CommitteeLisa Honczarenko (CHAIR), Lorraine Scorer (VICE-CHAIR), Sven Sorenson (SECRETARY), Genevie Baker (TREASURER), Jane Alderson, David Ballantyne, Stefan Brand, Judy Hendrickse, Chris McMillan, Robin Pascoe.

The Selection PanelsMUSIC Chris McMillan, Bruce Herriman, Andrea Stimson, Emily McLean observing.DRAMA David Ballantyne, Emily McLean, Stefan Brand, Sven Sorenson.DANCE Lisa Honczarenko, Eleisha Hathaway, Judy Hendrickse, Amy Wiseman. Aquinas College, Penrhos College, John Curtin College of the Arts, WAAPA and Hale School who hosted auditions and rehearsals in 2021. Thanks also to Co3 Contemporary Dance Australia and John Curtin College of the Arts

for arranging costume hire for the group dance piece.

Performing Arts Perspectives Creative TeamARTISTIC DIRECTOR Emily McLeanCHOREOGRAPHER & REHEARSAL DIRECTOR Amy WisemanEVENT MANAGER Amy WisemanMASTERS OF CEREMONIES Maya Curtis and Tom HemeryGRAPHIC DESIGN Brendan Hibbert DesignPHOTOGRAPHER Christophe Canato

Perth Theatre TrustCHAIRMAN Morgan SolomonGENERAL MANAGER Duncan Ord

Perth Concert HallMANAGER Brendon EllmerDEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER Lorraine RiceEVENTS MANAGER Penelope BriffaTECHNICAL MANAGER Brad Matthews

Stage ManagementSTAGE MANAGER Rhianne CoffeyASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER Jordan Gibbs

We thank the following people for their time, support and dedication

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TEAM

COMMITTEE AND EVENT PARTNERS

PERFORMANCE PARTNERS

PRINCIPAL SPONSOR AND VENUE PARTNER

SUPPORTERS

BACKPLAYT H E A T R E

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WAAPA provides the most comprehensive range of performing arts training in Australia. WAAPA presents 300 public performances annually, giving students unparalleled “hands-on” experience. Students can choose from a range of courses across a variety of disciplines including:

Aboriginal PerformanceActingArts ManagementCostumeDance

waapa.ecu.edu.au

WAAPA / ECU OPEN DAYSUNDAY 18 APRIL, 10AM - 4PM

DesignLightingMusic Music TheatreOpera

Performing ArtsProps & SceneryScreen PerformanceSoundStage Management

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