STUDENTS of St. Mel’s Primary School have been excitedly rehearsing for the school’s upcoming production, ‘It’s a jungle out there’ produced in association with EP Music.
St. Mel’s visual and performing arts teacher, Robyn Banfield has worked at St. Mel’s for 10 years and is proud to see so much growth and development in so many of the students as they’ve come to embrace their part in this play.
Robyn said, “It’s a jungle out there is a little different to other productions we’ve done. We chose this particular play because of its positive message. The central theme of the story explores the idea of inclusion. One group of animals in the play is shunned for no good reason. The story draws parallels in society, teaching inclusion and the realisation that everyone has something to offer.
“The whole school takes some part in the production but this play calls for a bigger core cast, featuring more children and giving more children a chance to shine than any other play we’ve done. We’ve seen a lot of children who wouldn’t normally be involved, taking larger roles in this play and their growth as individuals and as a group throughout rehearsals has been wonderful to see.
It’s a jungle out there will be performed at St. Mel’s on Wednesday, September 5 and Thursday, September 6 from 7pm. Tickets are $5 and must be pre-purchased from St. Mel’s Primary School at 35 Hamilton Street, Shepparton or phone 5821 3136.
