As our first full week of rehearsals draws to an end, we are beginning to see the show take shape before our very eyes. None of this is be possible without our wonderful director, dedicated stage manager or supremely talented cast. Our Nifty Chorus makes each rehearsal period just fly by. Pictured above: Aria Rustage (Chorus) and Sophie Bottling (Chorus/Ella understudy). Although not the stars of the show, each Chorus member brings their own unique experiences and creative ideas! When asked what she thought about being in her first musical, grade 11 Musical Theatre student Gretel Kaune (Chorus/ Lady Pinkleton understudy) said, “I've learned so much these past two months and I'm feeling super confident going into the show because I have lots of help from my friends and teachers.” She then continued saying, “These people feel like a family to me and it's been really easy to learn techniques and acting strategies from them.” Being in the Chorus can be just as taxing as being a lead sometimes. We have some quick changes that last around 30 seconds. Each person plays at least three characters, each with their own personality, motivations and costumes. Although not the centre of focus onstage the majority of the time, an abundance of character development work goes into playing a background character and making each action purposeful and unique. Another aspect of the chorus life is the understudying, eight talented members of the Chorus learn all the movement, lines, songs for a lead and stand ready to perform if the person they understudy becomes sick or unavailable. On top of their own Chorus blocking, dancing and vocals, they learn the character they understudy for inside and out! They have all the blocking and choreo written down to help not only themselves but the person they understudy and act as a sort of support. Not every Chorus member is an understudy, but each person in the show helps it flow, not one person is unimportant in the grand scheme of things! Chorus members are also a major part of the vocal work for the show. Without a strong chorus of committed vocals, many of the larger numbers would be supremely lackluster. When asked what the hardest part he had to deal with so far in the show, Noah Miller (Chorus/Jean-Micheal understudy) had this to say; “The vocals and workload are more difficult than expected.” All of it becomes worthwhile as we continue to plan and polish our scenes, but those high notes do take a toll! Being able to consider ourselves a part of Cinderella and a part of the company is a huge honor, and we couldn't be more proud to tackle this show with the BEST group of talented, dedicated friends. We are able to push ourselves and each other to put on the best version of Cinderella we can. Nothing drives the Chorus more than being able to share the thrills of musical theatre with the family we’ve built. Pictured above: Chorus members: Alivia Buchan (Gabrielle understudy), Gretel Kaune (Lady Pinkleton understudy), Waverly Porter, Noah Miller (Jean-Micheal understudy), Nicole Craymer, Sophie Bottling (Ella understudy), Mckie Dummit (Sebastian understudy) Grace Hatherly, Chelsea Macklin (Charlotte understudy), Aria Rustage and Amelia Hansen (Madame understudy).
Not pictured: Chorus members: Dhilan Mahara (Prince Topher understudy), Kie Reynolds and Faith Guest. Written by: Nicole Craymer (Chorus) and Amelia Hansen (Chorus/Madame understudy). ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
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