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Wish the cast of Grease good luck with its production of the show

PRODUCTION CREWDirector - Miss J Stott

Drama - Mr J Owen

Miss M Boast

Trish Gill

Choreographer - Miss G Gouthwaite

Art Work/Stage Design – Mr M Regan

Wardrobe - Miss K Boyland / Mrs K McAllister

Make Up - Miss J Smith / Miss C Watters

SJP 6th Form students

Props - Ms A Benson

Stage Management – Laura Scannavcca / Sarah Wilkes /

Laura McNally / Elliot Madgin

House Management – Mr D Kitchin

Set Construction - Mr A Anderson

Technicians - Mr R Austin / Hayley Ryan /

Stacey Lee / Adam Hughes-Sumner

Refreshments - Parents and friends of SJP.

Backstage - Staff of SJP

Thanks: to all staff, caretakers and parents who have contributed to this production in any way. Your efforts are much appreciated.

A note from theDrama DepartmentEvery production throws up its own challenges in terms of performance skill from

a point of view of inhibiting a role. ‘Grease’ is no exception from this. First of all,

the dialogue has to be fast, flowing, snappy and witty without being incomprehensible to a live audience. Cues have to be ‘bitten’ and

anticipated by the young actors. In addition entrances and exits have to be timed precisely and stage blocking with a large cast has to allow

everybody to be seen. Secondly, the connection between dialogue and music has to be smooth and effortless and should be glided in and

out in a seamless theatrical weave.

Finally, there is always the shadow of the iconic film of ‘Grease’ hanging over any new production. As a director of the drama side of this

production I feel that the cast have handled these challenges very well and have brought a 21st century form of energy into the 1970s script.

The experience has been enjoyable and informative. I hope you, the audience, enjoy the whole production and appreciate the efforts of all

who have been involved in it in one capacity or another.

Mr J OwenHead of Drama

A note from the Music DepartmentWe are in the middle of a really exciting year, one that is full of development and

surprises. The year started with a fantastic two-night performance of the

panto ‘Aladdin’ followed straight afterwards by the traditional SJP

Christmas Carol Service. As soon as both of these ended we were

straight into rehearsals for tonight’s performance of ‘Grease’.

The year will culminate with a musical evening and a

performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London. I hope

to see you at some of these events.

Miss J StottHead of Music

THE BANDRhythmKeys – Miss J Carter

Drums – Mr A Samata

Guitar – Mr R Woods

Mr S Glascott

Bass - Mr R Austin

Mr M Cromwell

HornsClarinet – Mr P Shotton

Mr P Broadhouse

Alto Saxophone – Miss H Horne

Tenor Saxophone – Miss A Benson

Swing - Mr D Nibbs / Sheila Salter / Kirsten Doyle

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SANDY – Jodie Kinsella‘Grease’ has been a really amazing

experience for me. This is my first major

role in a production like this and I’ve

learnt so much from it. It’s been hard

work but it’s so worth it!

RIZZO 1 – Leanne Petley‘Grease’ rehearsals are always fun, fast and

challenging. They give me a distraction if

I’m feeling down and I leave with a buzz

each time. They’ve given me a focus and a

goal to reach and I love every second of

it, even when rehearsals may be tough.

I would advise anyone to participate in a

production like this; you will gain

confidence and make lots of new and interesting friends.

RIZZO 2 – Abbie Randles‘Grease’ has been so much fun and hard

work and everyone has worked so well

together. The cast are fab! It’s been great

being part of such a famous musical and I

feel privileged. Thank you to everyone

who was involved – it’s gonna rock!

FRENCHIE – Yasmine Coumbe‘Grease’ has been an amazing experience,

it has been a lot of hard work but I have

enjoyed every moment of it. I have met a

lot of new friends and I look forward to

being in a lot more productions.

DANNY – Danny CurtisBecause ‘Grease’ is a musical it is out of my

comfort zone as it involves singing and

dancing. Hopefully I have pulled it off. It has

been good working with all of my friends

and meeting new people. I hope you enjoy it.

PUTZIE – Kyle FraserI have really enjoyed being in ‘Grease’. It’s

my first production with Miss Stott and it

has been a pleasure to have worked with

her. Thank you to all the cast. I have loved

working with you also.

KENICKIE – Eric NixonWhen I auditioned for ‘Grease’ I really

wanted to get the part of Danny, as did

everybody but Kenickie has been a really

good part to play. All of the rehearsals have

been tough and balancing school work with

rehearsals has been really hard, but it has

been worth it. I hope you enjoy the show.

DOODY – John McCreadieAs a child I always wanted to be in

‘Grease’. Now I have the chance, it has

been hard but a lot of fun.

SONNY – Danny TurnbullI have really enjoyed working with the

cast in ‘Grease’ and we have

worked so hard it should be

the best thing ever! Enjoy

the show.

THE PRINCIPLE CASTDANNY – Danny Curtis SANDY – Jodie Kinsella

THE T-BIRDSKENICKIE – Eric Nixon SONNY – Danny Turnbull

PUTZIE – Kyle Fraser DOODY – John McCreadie

THE PINK LADIESRIZZO 1 – Leanne Petley RIZZO 2 – Abbie Randles

FRENCHIE – Yasmine Coumbe JAN – Jennie Cass

MARTY – Emma Donnelly

PATTY – Natalie O’Brien EUGINE – Liam Williams

TEEN ANGELS – Ashley Franklin / Katie Kokborg

CHA-CHA – Laura Byrne PRINCIPAL MCGEE – Mrs A Roberts

COACH CALHOUN – Mr J Badger VINCE FONTAINE – Mr D Nibbs

LEO - Darryl Gahler

UNDERSTUDIESDANNY – Danny Turnbull SANDY – Katie Kokborg

T-BIRDS – Darryl Gahler, Jake O’Shea, Jacob Thomas

PINK LADIES – Laura Byrne CHA-CHA – Charlotte Gahler

COMPANYRebecca Bell, Eve Billington, Derrin Chesters, Jade Critchley

Lauren Dean, Hope Davis, Sean Eakins, Nicole Flemming

Charlotte Gahler, Mathew Hilliard, Georgie-Ann King

Alex Kokborg, Antonia McArdle, Nicola McCulloch

Hayley O’Brien, Charlotte Thompson, Anna Silverwood

Siobhan Taffe, Eimer Tudor, Kim Ward, Olivia Webster

JAN – Jennie Cass‘Grease’ has been one of the best shows I

have ever done. I’ve enjoyed every

minute of it from the dances to the

acting and singing. This is my second

show with school and my favourite. I

have made lots of new friends and learnt

so much. Thank you to everyone who

has helped with the show.

MARTY – Emma DonnellyThis is my first production and I hope

it’s not going to be my last. The

rehearsals have been hard work but so

much fun. ‘Grease’ has been a fantastic

experience and I have made some

fabulous friends.

PATTY – Natalie O’Brien‘Grease’ has been so much fun. Doing a

production is always great and I have

loved working with the cast. I hope you

enjoy it as much as we have.

THE PRINCIPLE CAST

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a 50’s Rock ‘n’Roll MusicalACT 1 SCENE 1

Beach

ACT 1 SCENE 2 Rydell High School assembly

Rydell Almer Mater

ACT 1 SCENE 3 Rydell High School cafeteria

Summer Nights

ACT 1 SCENE 4Rydell High School Pep Rally

Rydell Fight Song

ACT 1 SCENE 5Pink Ladies Sleep Over

Look At Me I’m Sandra DeeHopelessly Devoted

ACT 1 SCENE 6 Rydell High School Workshop

Greased Lightening

ACT 1 SCENE 7 - DinerBeauty School Drop Out

INTERVALACT 2 SCENE 1

Rydell High School Dance CompetitionShakin’ At The High School Hop

Born To Hand Jive

ACT 2 SCENE 2Drive In Movie

SandyThere Are Worse Things I Could Do

ACT 2 SCENE 3Thunder Road

Look At Me Reprise

ACT 2 SCENE 4Finale

You’re The One That I WantWe Go Together

BOWS AND EXIT MUSIC

St John Plessington Presents

REHEARSALSRehearsals started as soon as the stage was stripped from

‘Aladdin’. As it was a big production with a large cast it took

some co-ordinating but as you can see from our rehearsals

fun was had by all.

DIRECTOR’S NOTESThis is the third major production that the creative team from St John Plessington has produced and every time the standard of rehearsals

and effort from the pupils has surpassed anything we could imagine of them. This production truly has stretched every one of our team

and our performers; it is no mean feat to sing, dance and act all at the same time.

What you see before you tonight is a culmination of a lot of ‘blood, sweat and tears’ and it could not have been possible without all the

help and support from everyone involved. I would like to personally thank every one that has made tonight happen. We have a strong

performing talent here that keeps on growing and growing, I can only imagine where we will be in 5 or 10 years time if it continues like it is.

Grease’ itself has provided a lot of new and exciting challenges for us; how to sing and dance at the same time, how to develop a character,

how to sing with a live band rather than a backing track. For a large number of the cast this is the first production that they have been

involved in and they have had to come to terms with a lot of dramatic and musical techniques very quickly. I feel that every one of the

performers has achieved a phenomenal amount and I am proud of each one of them. They have adapted to many different rehearsal

situations, coping with whatever came their way in a mature manner, and their commitment to these rehearsals needs commending. I hope

that you enjoy tonight’s performance of Grease’ as much as we have enjoyed producing it and I look forward to seeing you at future events

at St John Plessington.

Miss J StottHead of Music

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