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September 2015

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LIFE MEMBERS

Sandra Plowright Founder

Pam Isaacs Founding Member

Peter Barley Founding Member

Greg Derry

Audrey Ehrenberg

Carl Martin

Marie Murray

Beverley Partridge

Michael Partridge

Stella Derry

Fred Roome

Ian Abbott

President’s Report

“Disney’s Mulan” is our last major show at the Wyong Grove Theatre before moving to the Art House for “Oliver!” in April next year.

Mulan is our second production for 2015 with nearly sixty children and teenagers in the cast aged 8 to 18 years, who have worked extremely hard over the past few months, along with the production team to bring you this Disney Musical, with fun, excitement and great music and vocals I am sure you will enjoy it.

I would like to thank Stephanie (Director), Renee (Vocal Coach), Declan (Assistant Vocal Coach), Sarah (Choreographer), Tiffany (Costumes), Marion

(Stage Manager), Karen & Annette (Production Managers), Nik (Lighting & Sound), Cassie (Props), Annette & Jenny (Front of House), Melissa (Tickets) , Beck (Set design & Artwork), The Backstage Crew, Hair, Makeup, Set Builders and Decorators, Canteen, Catering and many others too numerous to mention.

I would also like to thank our sponsors listed throughout the program for their continued support.

I would to make a special thank you to Ian who is always there to take on any job that needs to be done and Gretel for the help she gives for every show. I would also like to thank Wyong Shire Council and The Wyong Drama Group for their contribution.

It has been a pleasure working with you.

Last but not least, I would like to thank you for coming to see this production and supporting Wyong Musical Theatre Company and hope you continue to do so.

Thank you.

Fred Roome.

Fred Roome President

Ian Abbott Vice President

Jenny Duggan Secretary

Cassie Roome Treasurer

Annette Garvey Floor Member

David Smith Floor Member

Stephanie Derry Floor Member

Melissa Skinner Assistant Secretary

Kim Rowley Assistant Treasurer

Stephanie Derry has had to withdraw

from committee due to other

commitments.

2015 Committee

The WMTC family is always looking for new members with a love of the performing arts.

So if you would like to help and develop new skills and friendships either on stage, behind

it or in the support areas come along and join us. Next year is our first time in the new Art

House with a full sized stage and all the mod cons (including comfortable seating I

understand), so join us to be part of our presentation of the classic “Oliver!”

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Wyong Grove Theatre - 1 North Rd, Wyong Two shows only!

Saturday 17 October – 2pm and 8pm For bookings, www.wmtc.com.au

Ph 1300 366 470 (9am to 5pm) Tickets also at the door –

pay by cash, Visa or Mastercard All tickets $16

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Thanks to the dedicated people behind the scenes

who make this all possible:

Cast Catering - Jayne Johnston, Renea Calverley, Vanessa Nakhoul Glenn Parsons, Joy Mendoza Vassallo, Heidi Nader, Kellie McElhone, Kim Rowley, Leanne Faulkner, Lisa Hayden, Lynette Mills, Narelle Parsons, Linda McWilliam, Sally Sturgess, Vanessa Roome, Kristy Carter.

Dressing room supervision

Heidi Nader, Joy Mendoza Vassallo, Kelly McElhone, Lisa Hayden, Lisa Webster, Lynette Mills, Narelle Parsons, Nikki Grant, Sally Sturgess, Tammy Lamrock, Tracey Evans, Carolyn Cooke, Tracy Hooper, Susan Wells.

Front of House Annette Garvey Amy-Lee Dash, Donna Russell, Leanne Faulkner, Maryellen Gillard, Vanessa Roome, Kristy Carter, Margaret Holdom, Jeanette Muller, Kim Rowley, Robyn Lloyd.

Audience Catering

David Smith, Linda McWilliam.

A special mention to James Beggs for supply of Bamboo at much personal risk, coordinating cast via audio link, rehearsal photos/videos and all the other bits & pieces he contributes. Mahkra Macleod for choreographing & teaching the fight sequences. To Heidi Nader & her students Shuxian and Xiaoxia for the Chinese translations. Anna Carter for advice & classes on makeup. David Smith for Fund Raising. Joseph Issa for wigs. Jesse Lazaro (original Captain Shang) for his dedication to the production which, unfortunately, he had to withdraw from. Liz Parker for all the fantastic photos. Personal thank you to Kevin May (Snap Gosford) for his advice, patience & understanding while putting this together. Thank you to all our sponsors & advertisers mentioned elsewhere. Our apologies if we have missed anyone, your efforts are appreciated even when not acknowledged.

Production Team

Bumpin Builders Painters Constructors

Fred Roome, Gretel Skinner, Ian Abbott, John Skinner, Peter Roome, Maddi Calverley-Haack, Sally Sturgess, David Smith, Heidi Nader, Lisa Hayden, Chris Hallett, Alex Roome, Isabella Laidlaw, Kellie McElhone, Katie Hallet, Hannah Parson.

Sewing costumes

Susan McDonald, Faye Cameron, Rebecca Arnold, Chelsea Pearson, Gail Pearson, Morgan Lazaro, Jesse Lazaro, Arielle Lazaro, Kristy Carter.

Director Stephanie Derry

Choreographer Sarah Heywood

Vocal Coach Renee Stein

Production Managers Karen Beggs, Annette Garvey

Costume Design Tiffany Derry.

Stage Manager Marion Ella

Set Design Beck Johnston

Directors Assistant Madeline Parker

Assistant Stage Manager

Gretel Skinner

Assistant Vocal Coach Declan Green

Assistant Choreographer Nicole Seggie

Publicity Annette Garvey, Madeline Parker

Makeup Coordinator Anna Carter

Cast Catering Coordinators

Jayne Johnston, Renea Calverley, Vanessa Nakhoul

Set Construction Fred Roome, Gretel Skinner, Ian Abbott

Ticketing Melissa Skinner

Properties Cassie Roome, Arielle Lazaro

Lighting & Sound Nik Lyons, Jasmine Barron, Jesse Lazaro

Microphones Natalie Rowley

Programme Ally Skinner, Ian Abbott

Photography Elizabeth Parker (EP Photography)

Video-Comms Ian Abbott

Programme Proof Melissa Skinner, Karen Beggs, Jenny Duggan, Karen Beggs

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Director’s Report

This is Stephanie Derry’s second Disney show in which she has taken on the role of director, with the first being WMTC’s “The Little Mermaid” last year co-directing with Cassie Roome, and “Mulan” will mark her second.

Starting at the age of 4, Stephanie has performed in “Anne of Green Gables” at GMS and has since appeared in “The Wizard of Oz”, “Anything Goes” and their most recent production, “Legally Blonde” as Whitney.

Stephanie joined WMTC in 2004 and has performed in over 18 productions with WMTC, her favourites being “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, “Grease”

performing as Rizzo, “High School Musical” as Gabriella, “Eurobeat: Almost Eurovision” as Gert (Iceland) and WMTC’s most recent production, “Rent” as Alexi Darling. Stephanie is currently in her 4th and final year of her Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts degree with Drama as her major. Stephanie believes that “Mulan” is a true product of team effort, and she would like to thank everyone who has worked on the show, the Production Team, all volunteers, and the tremendous cast for all their hard work and dedication. She would also like to dedicate a special thank you to Jesse Lazaro and Jake Fonti for their hard work and contribution to the show. Stephanie hopes you enjoy the show.

Vocal Coach’s Report

Renee has been involved in musical theatre since the age of 5 and thoroughly enjoys all aspects of the theatre. The last time she was on the stage was as Ursula in “The Little Mermaid” last year with Wyong Musical Theatre Company. She has also been teaching singing for many years and been playing music for as long as she can remember. She is thankful for the opportunity to be the vocal coach of Mulan and is proud of all the effort that the cast has put in. She hopes that the show is a reflection of their talent and hard work.

Choreographer’s Report

Sarah Heywood has been a dancer for twenty-five years and a dance teacher for

twelve years. She has performed in the USA, NZ and around Australia. She

performed in many musicals as a child with Gosford Musical Society. Sarah has

a Bachelor of Arts (Dance and Theatre Studies) and a Bachelor of Education.

She is a local dance high school teacher at St. Peter's Catholic College,

Tuggerah where she choreographed their musical “Grease” - performed by the

high school students in March 2015. Sarah performed in the musical “HAIR” with

Wyong Musical Theatre Company in 2014 and will be performing in “Mary

Poppins” with Gosford Musical Society in October/November this year.

She would like to thank WMTC for this great opportunity and to the very creative and dedicated

production team for sharing the Mulan journey with her. She would also like to thank the very

talented cast members who have worked so hard to make Stephanie, Madeline and her vision

come to life on stage.

She hopes you all enjoy “Disney's Mulan Jr,” a story that captures the spirit of honour, loyalty,

strength, destiny, and most importantly love.

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Stage Manager

Marion Ella has been involved with Musical Theatre for a number of years and enjoys her role of Stage Manager. She is particularly interested in junior theatre, watching very talented young performers excel in their art.

The level of talent in this show is very high and she is looking forward to being a part of this production.

WMTC PRODUCTIONS 1996 Guys and Dolls 1997 Calamity Jane Sound of Music

1998 Bye Bye Birdie 1999 Cinderella The King and I Oklahoma

2000 Sing for Your Supper 2001 The Wiz Carousel HMS Pinafore

2002 Pyjama Game 2003 Fiddler on the Roof South Pacific

2004 The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 2005 Annie Junior Oliver Dames at Sea

2006 Guys and Dolls 2007 Anything Goes The Wizard of Oz Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

2008 Thoroughly Modern Millie 2009 The Pirates of Penzance Grease The Hunchback of Notre Dame

2010 The Music Man 2011 Jesus Christ Superstar High School Musical Bye Bye Birdie

2012 Calamity Jane 2013 Eurobeat – Almost Eurovision Alice in Wonderland Peter Pan

2014 Hair 2015 Rent Mulan The Little Mermaid

2016 Oliver!

Directors Assistant

This is Madeline Parker’s production team debut, and she is very excited to be making it alongside such fabulous people. She is currently studying Communications at the University of Newcastle, as well as the Creative and Performing Arts. Maddy has been acting since she was ten years old and trained with XtrAct Drama Academy until 2010. She joined Wyong Drama Group in 2011, and has since appeared in shows such as “Chase Me Comrade”, “Fawlty Towers”, “Two Weeks With the Queen”, “All My Sons” and most recently, “Ruthless! The Musical”. With the group, Maddy has also competed in a number of theatre festivals both locally and in Port Macquarie. Maddy has worked with other local groups such as Ad Hoc Theatre and

Tantrum Youth Arts, and is a member of the performance production company Catch a Shooting Star. In addition to her local work, Maddy has also trained with NIDA and was the lead in their 2010 Youth Production of “Wan2tlk”. She hopes you enjoy the beautiful story that is “Mulan”, but mostly, the incredibly talented cast who bring it all to life.

Mulan marks Tiffany Derry’s 5th show costuming for WMTC. Her previous accolades include “High School Musical”, “Alice in Wonderland”, “The Little Mermaid” and WMTC's most recent production “Rent”. She is currently half way through her Bachelor of Teaching Primary (Honours) degree at the Newcastle of University. She would like to thank her Thursday Sewing Ladies, the production team, parents, volunteers and cast members who have helped with the costumes for this production. And she would once again, like to take the time to thank her big sister, Stephanie Derry, for once again, convincing her to use her amazing talents to costume such a meaningful show that showcases the importance of love, honour and family. She hopes you enjoy

the show.

Costumes

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Tayah Blackman Joseph Case

Bridgette Johnston

Rachel Phillis

Charlotte Fosbery

Jessica Mills

Jacinta Burley

Elyse Hayhurst

James Parsons

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Lorena Allenson

Morgan McElhone

Rebekah Seal

Mia Gillard

Jess Nader

Charlotte Bough

Briahna Duggan

Chloe McWilliam

Ally Skinner Tara Soanes

Hannah Armstrong

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Assistant Stage Manager

Gretel Skinner has worked backstage on many adult and junior shows with WMTC since 2010. Her first musical was “Bye Bye Birdie” in 2010, which she was the helped with the Props. Since then, she has helped with set building and stage crew. Gretel was the Stage Manager (in training) for WMTC's Junior production of “The Little Mermaid” in 2014. She has also been a part of the Stage Crew in Gosford Musical Society's “High School Musical 2” 2014 and “Footloose” 2015. Gretel has really enjoyed her role in WMTC’s “Mulan” and

hopes that you enjoy the show.

The Legend of Hua Mulan.

In Chinese, mùlán (Chinese: 木蘭) refers to the magnolia. The heroine of the poem is given

different family names in different versions of her story. According to History of the Ming, her

family name is Zhu (朱), while

the History of the Qing say it

is Wei (魏). The family name 花

(Huā, lit. "flower"), which was introduced by Xu Wei, has become the most popular in recent years in part because of its more poetic meaning.

Disney's 1998 movie Mulan popularized the legend of the girl that took her father's place in the army. The legend stems from a Chinese poem, written during the Northern Wei dynasty (386-534), a time where Northern China was ruled by nomadic invaders. This is reflected in the fact that the poem refers to the ruler as the Khan rather than as the Emperor. As is common with Chinese stories, it was further elaborated on as a novel during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) and as a play during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Her surname has been variously given as Zhu, Wei, or Hua in various sources but in fact no independent contemporary records exist to confirm her existence.

In her 1976 bestseller “The Woman Warrior”, acclaimed writer Maxine Hong Kingston, described Mulan as a source of inspiration for Chinese women. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hua_Mulan and http://www.yellowbridge.com/onlinelit/mulan.php (Ode to Mulan)

~Poem of Mulan

“The male hare wildly kicks its feet;

the female hare has shifty eyes,

But when a pair of hares runs side by side,

Who can distinguish whether I am male or female?”

Assistant Vocal Coach

Declan Green

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Hannah Parsons Paris Webster Cody Lamrock Tahlay Lamrock

Paris has been dancing since the age of 3 with DFX dance studios and Cathy Martin Dance Academy, where she studies ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, acrobatics, hiphop and musical theatre. She also has singing lessons with Meagan Seabrook. This is Paris's musical debut and she would like to thank everyone involved for making it a memorable experience for her.

Cody has been a dancer at Marnis Studio for 9 years. She attends Kanwal Public School and has been a member of the school dance group for the last 3 years. The highlight of her dancing was being selected to tour to The USA as a team member of Marnis to dance in Disneyland. She also took classes at The Edge Studio in Hollywood. "Mulan" is her first community musical and would like to thank Sarah Heywood and the Production Team for the opportunity for her role as a featured dancer and is looking forward to many more musicals.

Tahlay has been a student at Marnis Studio for the last 11years. She is in yr. 9 at Hunter School of Performing Arts. She participated in her first school musical in yr. 7 which is where she decided that musicals were her thing. The highlight of her dancing was being selected to tour to The USA as a team member of Marnis to dance in Disneyland. She also took classes at The Edge Studio in Hollywood. "Mulan" is her first community musical and she would like to thank Sarah Heywood and the Production Team for the opportunity for her role as a featured dancer and is looking forward to participating in many more shows.

Hannah is currently in year 10 at St Phillips Christian College. Hannah loves Musical Theatre and has been dancing since she was nine years old. This will be Hannah’s second show with WMTC, she played a Mersister in "The Little Mermaid". Hannah has also recently performed in “Footloose” at GMS as a featured dancer. Hannah is thrilled to Dance for you and would like to thank the Production Team for this wonderful opportunity to perform in "Mulan". She hopes you enjoy all the hard work everyone has put into this show.

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Liam Barbeler Daniel Case Noah Dash Katie Hallett Toren Mullins

Quinn Carter Lily Roome Danikka Vassallo

Featured Roles

Featured Soloists

Featured Dancers

Brittany Moffat Ryleigh Beggs Marlee Carter Isobella Laidlaw

Quinn is an accomplished musician, songwriter and vocalist. She has performed at YIPA and Showcase, in GMS and WMTC shows and in the orchestra. She has been a backing vocalist at Starstruck for 2 years, and looking to being a featured vocalist with School Spectacular this year.

This is Lily’s 3rd musical with WMTC. After playing Baby/pig in “Alice in Wonderland” and Flounder in “The Little Mermaid”, Lily is thrilled to be playing the part of Hairdresser, a featured soloist. A huge thank you to Steph & the production team for this wonderful opportunity. Enjoy the show!

Danikka has a varied performance history and has performed with GMS in “Hairspray” and “Annie”, various Sydney and Central Coast venues and competitions. Her credits include guest performance at Star FM’s Carols by Candlelight at Mt Penang, winner Gosford Regional Show talent quest junior division. She also plays the piano and speaks Filipino. Enjoy!

Mulan is Ryleigh's second show with WMTC, she was a featured dancer in "The Little Mermaid Jr". She has also performed in GMS's "Puss in Boots", "A Christmas Carol" and "Seussical the Musical" and "Zazu" in her school's production of "The Lion King". Ryleigh has been dancing for seven years in various styles including classical, jazz and tap at OnStage Dance Studios. She is in the performing arts class at Valley View Public School, and next year will commence the CAPA program at Narara Valley High. Ryleigh hopes that you enjoy this production of Mulan as much as she has enjoyed being a part of it.

The Great Wall of China was built over a period of about 200 yrs, a large

part has disappeared. The official length of the wall is 21,196.18 km Most of the Wall that we see today was built in the Ming Dynasty and

completed in the Han Dynasty. The Han Dynasty lasted for about 200 yrs

This is Marlee's 7th production. Most recently she played the lead “Tina Denmark” in "RUTHLESS The Musical" with WDG. Previous roles are orphan “Tessie” in GMS's “Annie” and an Evil Eel WMTC's “The Little Mermaid.” Her credit's include GMS’s “A Christmas Carol” and a featured dancer in WMTC’s “Alice in Wonderland”. Marlee is in year 7 in the Creative & Performing Arts Class at Narara Valley High School. She has vocal tuition with Toni Williams and dance tuition with Cheryl Warwick. She is looking forward to her role as featured dancer in Mulan.

Isobella was born in the United States, but has been living in Australia since she was 1 year old. At the age four, she started dancing with Lee Academy. She enjoys jazz, tap, ballet, musical theatre, acting, singing and acrobatics. Her dream is to become a dancer with a contemporary dance company. Isobella is currently in Year 6 at Mackillop Catholic College.

Brittany is currently holding the title of 3rd in Australia for Physical Culture (Dance). This is the first musical Brittany has been a part of and loves the family she has made out of a group of people she once called strangers.

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Charlotte Cooke is extremely grateful for being given this fantastic opportunity to play Mulan in WMTC's production of "Mulan Jr". This is Charlotte’s third show with WMTC, she has played the Lory in “Alice in Wonderland” and Attina in “The Little Mermaid Jr”. She has also just finished playing the role of Louise Lerman in WDG's production of “Ruthless!”. Charlotte would like to thank Danielle from XtrAct, Josh from WDG, her previous singing teacher Sammy and all the cast and crew from “Mulan Jr” for all their guidance and support. She has thoroughly enjoyed working with this talented cast and crew and hopes that everyone enjoys watching the show as much as she has enjoyed performing in it.

Zamika Grant is excited to be joining WMTC for the first time in Mulan Jnr. She attends the Hunter School of Performing Arts (HSPA), where she loves acting, singing and dancing. She has been Toto in HSPA’s “The Wizard of Oz”, and the lion tamer in Tantrum Youth Arts “Stories in our Steps”. When she is not acting, singing and dancing, she loves to read and write stories. She has loved playing the role of Mushu, as Mushu’s cheekiness and extraverted personality suit her perfectly.

Jake Fonti is 17 and completing his HSC at Wadalba Community School. His principle interest is in music and drama, he is a musician and has played drums for many years (no snide comments about the two being mutually exclusive, please). He has always enjoyed singing and likes working with different equipment, like loop machines to advance his musical skills. He has a keen interest in drama and is excited to make the transition to Musical Theatre. He is grateful to have the opportunity to join the team at Wyong Musical Theatre Company and is eager to explore the role of Captain Shang (and he gets to fight with a sword!). He is confident you will enjoy this production, and would like to thank his adversary Shan Yu (his friend Morgan Lazaro) who has brought him up to speed in a short time-frame.

Jamie Sturgess: Is a Year 10 student at Avondale School. He enjoys singing and playing the guitar. He is a talented, self-taught pianist. Jamie is a valued member of his school choir and senior vocal ensemble and recently completed a tour of New Zealand with the choir as part of the school’s musical program. Last year, Jamie was a soloist in his school musical, “The Story”, and played the role of Demetrius in the school play, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. Jamie has performed in a WMTC Variety Show a few years ago and is excited to be playing his debut lead role as Laozi.

(Captain Shang)

(Mushu)

(Laozi - Ancestor)

(Mulan)

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Tallulah Cobban has loved singing and performing ever since she was

little and she is thrilled to be able to share her love for theatre onstage. Mulan Jr. is her fifth musical and her third at Wyong Musical Theatre Company. Other credits include the Queen of Hearts in “Alice in Wonderland” (2013), Ariel in “The Little Mermaid Jr.” and recently Ethel McCormack in Gosford Musical Society’s “Footloose”. Tallulah attends musical theatre classes at XtrAct Drama Academy and is currently in Phase One of Talent Development Project in Sydney. Tallulah hopes that you enjoy Mulan’s amazing journey as much as she has!

Stephanie Segafredo has expanded her horizons this year with involvement in both technical and performance aspects of theatre. Stephanie called and was the relief lighting operator for WDG’s “Ruthless”. She was the lead role in WMTC’s rendition of “The Little Mermaid” last year, and is looking forward to performing in their production of “Mulan” this year. She has also performed vocal numbers at YiPA and engaged in a number of roles in the recent Tantrum Youth Art’s, “HissyFest”. She is on the verge of completing her HSC majoring in a broad spectrum of performing arts subjects.

Daniela Vassallo at 10 yrs old is already a seasoned performer. Her credits include GMS’s “Hairspray” and “Annie”. She has performed at many cultural and community events including 26

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Kultura, she was a guest performer AFACC 25 Year Anniversary & Charity a Support Act – Rose “Osang” Fontanes (Winner X-Factor Israel 2013) fund raising for Haiyan victims , Winner - Catch a Shooting Star 2013, Performs at school festivals, Maltese functions, AFACC birthday bash and more. She also plays the guitar, speaks Filipino and English (both Australian and American) and loves swimming.

Julia Pennisi is 17 years old and is currently completing year 12 at Mackillop Catholic College. Julia's love of drama begun during early primary school when she started drama classes with Helen O'Grady Drama Academy. This is Julia's third appearance with WMTC having performed in “Alice In Wonderland” and Ursula in last year's production of “The Little Mermaid”. This year Julia has added YiPA and “Hissyfest” to her growing experience. Julia hopes to continue her love of theatre through study in the dramatic arts at university after her HSC. Julia would like to take this opportunity to thank her WMTC family for all their support and encouragement over the last three years.

(Yun - Ancestor)

(Lin - Ancestor)

(Hong - Ancestor)

(Zhang - Ancestor)

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Callum Beggs is no stranger to the stage as he has been involved in many shows before Mulan. This will be Callum's 7th show, his second with WMTC, his first was “The Little Mermaid” where he played the role of Sebastian. He was also in “Puss in Boots”, “Seussical the Musical”, “Annie”, “A Christmas Carol” and most recently “Footloose” with GMS. Callum has been dancing for 7 years in Tap and Hip Hop, and was in the CAPA program for two years at Narara Valley High, now studying drama and music, and is part of the school band. Callum would like to thank the production team for the opportunity to play the role of the Emperor in this fantastic show, and hopes you enjoy it as much as he has enjoyed performing.

Curtis Lang, 15. Featured role In “Alice in Wonderland” at Mackillop Catholic College as well as a performing arts student. Attending Stage 2 screen course since early last year. “Mulan” has been my first Musical with Wyong Musical Theatre Company. The cast and directors have been wonderful and I love my musical fam.

Christiana Russell is an unusual mix of a human; she is in fact part mortal, part wizard. Her powers are activated through the hypnotic motions of song and dance. Watch as she casts a spell on the audience in her role of Subar-Tu. Life has not been easy, however, for young Christiana Russell. At an early age she realised that with great power comes great responsibility. She was partaking in a communal barn dance when all of a sudden her powers were activated. Everybody in the barn was instantly lifted into the air, their life in her hands. Her decision whether or not to spare their pathetic human lives has lead to this very moment in history. We’ll let you decide what she chose.

Abbey Callton: Acting is in my blood and having an opportunity to share this with other people is quite special. I'd love to thank all of the people who made this show possible.

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Olivia Calverley-Haack is 11 years old and a student at Hunter School of the Performing Arts. This is Olivia’s 2nd show with WTMC, having previously been in “Little Mermaid Jnr”. Olivia has performed with Uniting Productions in “Snugglepot and Cuddlepie” and in a N.I.D.A youth production “Tales of the Arabian Nights”.

Olivia loves acting, musical theatre and all forms of dance and attends Laycock Street Dance. She also has vocal training with Toni Williams.

Olivia would like to thank the Production team for the opportunity to play this role and her family for their support. She has enjoyed working with the cast on this musical and is very excited to put this production on stage. She hopes that everyone enjoys the show.

Jackson Lazaro’s first acting performance was at Terrigal High School in 2014 as Sheriff Earl in the performance “All Shook Up”. He is very excited about joining WMTC in the junior show “Mulan” and cannot wait to further develop his acting in future shows with the company.

Connor Piipari is 17 years of age and is thrilled to be in his first Musical “Mulan” playing the lead role of Fa Zhou. Connor lives in Budgewoi with his family and attends Northlakes High where he is Vice Captain. He is completing his HSC this year and also studies drama at XtrAct Drama Academy. Connor has attended various drama training institutes including: NIDA, Screenwise, and Dramaworks. Connor would like to thank his Drama Teacher of many years Danielle Brame Whiting, the Director Stephanie Derry and the whole cast and crew of Mulan who have been so welcoming and encouraging all the way, making his first ever stage show one he will always remember.

Bella Nakhoul is 13 years old and in year 7 at Gosford High School. “Mulan Jr” will be her 3rd show with Wyong after “Alice in Wonderland” and “The Little Mermaid”. She is part of the Vocal Rhapsody ensemble, enjoys piano lessons with Chris Hochkins and joined XtrAct Drama Academy this year which has helped develop her acting skills. She would sincerely love to thank the production team for the opportunity to be part of this wonderful cast and show.

(Chi Fu)

(Fa Zhou )

(Fa Li)

(Grandmother Fa)

The Great Wall of China is the longest man-made structure in the world.

The Han Dynasty started with a peasant revolt against the Qin Emperor

Paper was invented during the Han Dynasty

The Han Dynasty is known as the ‘Golden Era’

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Liam Faulkner-Dimond is excited to be a part of the WMTC team again, having played "Slightly" in Peter Pan, 2012. He has also performed with GMS in “Bugsy Malone: A Christmas Carol” and “High School Musical 2”. In 2012/3 he played the role of Pugsley Addams in The New Theatricals Production of “The Addams Family”, Capitol Theatre, Sydney. 2015 will mark the 3rd consecutive year Liam has been selected as a Featured Artist at the NSW Dept of Education event - Schools Spectacular. Liam has ongoing vocal tuition with Frederique Dobson, Central Coast Music Factory. He'd like to thank Stephanie and the team for giving him this fabulous opportunity and hopes everyone enjoys the show!

Thomas Sutherland is 14 years old and is thoroughly enjoying playing the role of Qian-Po. He attends the Hunter School of Performing Arts for Drama and in Year 9 is also studying Musical Theatre. Thomas studies singing with Gail Beaman and drama at Stage2Screen with Richard Lovegrove. Previous productions include GMS Jnr's “High School Musical 2” and WMTC's “The Wizard of Oz” and “Alice in Wonderland”. He would like to thank Stephanie Derry and the Mulan production team for this opportunity and his family and friends for their support. Thomas hopes you enjoy his performance.

Angus Wells is excited to be performing as the minor lead role of Ling in Mulan, his first Wyong Musical Theatre Company’s Production. He appeared in Gosford Musical Society’s “High School Musical 2” in the ensemble and more recently in “Footloose”. Angus is 14 and currently in the Year 8 Creative and Performing Arts class at Narara Valley High School. In addition to acting and singing, Angus expresses his creativity by sketching and designing anything from clothes to castles. This year he won the Eisteddfod in Drama for his hilarious depiction of “The Grinch”. Angus will continue to perform in musicals and pursue his passion for the Arts.

Morgan Lazaro: I have only been in musicals for a short time. I started with “Footloose” as “Coach Dunbar” from a surprise audition, I was nabbed out of the carpark while I was waiting for my brother to finish his audition! I am really grateful to the Wyong Musical Theatre Company for allowing me to play the part of Shan Yu as this will be my second and last junior show. I have loved meeting and working with everyone in this production, made so many new friends and can’t wait for the next one. I want to thank everyone who helped put this together and hope that everyone enjoys this show as much as we have putting it on for you .

(Yao)

(Qian-Po)

(Ling)

(Shan Yu)

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Act 1

Written In Stone (Part 1)

Written In Stone (Part 2)

Written In Stone (Part 3)

Bride Practice

Honour To Us All (Part 1)

Honour To Us All (Part 2)

Honour To Us All (Reprise)

Reflection

Written In Stone

(Reprise)

Honour To Us All

(Reprise)

Keep ‘Em Guessing (Part 1)

Keep ‘Em Guessing (Part 2)

I’ll Make A Man Out Of You

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Act 2

A Girl Worth Fighting For

A Girl Worth Fighting For (Reprise)

Written In Stone/ (Reprise)

Written In Stone

(Reprise)Reflection

Keep ‘Em Guessing (Reprise)

A Girl Worth Fighting For (Reprise)

Honour To Us All

(Finale)

Keep ‘Em Guessing (Bows)