Book by Robert L Freedman and Faye Greenberg
Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie written by Dan Berendsen and Karin Gist and Regina Hicks and on characters created by Karin Gist, Regina Hicks and Julie Brown and Paul Brown Music Adapted, Arranged, Orchestrated and Produced by David Lawrence.
Stage Masters presents the Melbourne premiere of Disney's hugely popular Camp Rock: The Musical this October.
Based on the Disney Channel Original movies Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam that featured teen idols Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers, Camp Rock: The Musical is a fast paced story set to music that will fire up the stage with over a dozen songs, including 'This Is Me," 'Can't Back Down," 'It's On," and 'We Rock."
Camp Rock is the ultimate place for aspiring musicians. Mitchie and her friends can't wait to spend their summer there- jamming out, making new friends and having the time of their lives. But the new flashy Camp across the lake, Camp Star, has drummed up some serious competition and now threatens Camp Rock's very existence. To keep the doors open, Mitchie needs to step up, rally her fellow Camp Rockers, and get them into top shape for the ultimate showdown.
Stage Masters producers David Venn and Jessica Benney direct this young tour-de-force, 60-person cast, in this family musical for all ages.
Venn said 'We're extremely excited to be bring this high-energy show to Melbourne. The production will feature all of the characters and songs from the film in a whole new stage production. More than 380 aspiring singers, dancers and actors travelled as far as Echuca, Ballarat and Geelong to audition for this once in a lifetime opportunity and we're extremely pleased with the talented cast we have assembled."
Stage Masters aims to develop high-quality entertainment, whilst providing educational opportunities for aspiring performers aged between 11 and 18 to develop their skills in all facets of the arts. Production credits include 13- A New Musical, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, Into The Woods: Junior and High School Musical.
Camp Rock: The Musical will feature an elite cast including, Maddison Padula (Annie, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), Jasmine Goldberg (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), Brianna Bishop (Australia's Got Talent), Maggie McKenna (Kath & Kimderella) and Jasmine Smith (The King & I). Adult professionals are yet to be announced.
Camp Rock: The Musical
Season: 17 October – 27 October (except Monday and Tuesday)
Times: Wednesday-Saturday 7:30pm;
Matinees: Saturday 19 at 2pm, Sunday 20 at 1pm and 5pm, Saturday 26 at 1pm & 4.30pm, Sunday 27 at 4pm
Venue: Randall Theatre, St Martins Youth Arts Centre, 44 St. Martins Lane, South Yarra
Question: What should audiences except from the Camp Rock: The Musical performance?
Maggie McKenna: Audiences should expect a fun filled show with lots of singing and dancing, performed by an incredible cast. It's perfect for all ages!
Question: Why did you want to be involved in this project?
Maggie McKenna: I had previously worked with Stage Masters on another show and the experience was unforgettable, so I wasn't going to miss this opportunity. I am also a huge fan of Camp Rock, so I felt very privileged being cast in this production of it.
Question: Can you tell us about your character Mitchie Torres?
Maggie McKenna: Mitchie is the lead character and takes charge of a lot of the action through the show. She is a very strong-minded young girl, who is determined to do what's best for everyone. She is brave and courageous whilst also being sweet and very genuine.
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