BACKWhat a privilege to take our students on a life-changing musical journey through the streets of Paris and beyond the barricade!
In the previous edition of Vista we highlighted what happened behind-the-scenes for our production of Les Misérables in Term 1 . Tthis time, we’re showing you how things looked from the audience perspective!
Putting on such a well-loved and famous musical brings with it all sorts of expectations, logistical and creative challenges. With over 50 students in the cast, 25 in the orchestra, 10 in the stage and tech crew, and 20 staff members, nothing was ever going to be straightforward.
The epic project of staging Les Misérables – School Edition was the focus of our every waking moment from the end of Term 4, 2024 when the cast were auditioned and the orchestra selected to the end of Term 1 when we packed out the school auditorium. It is one of our most complex and detailed productions we’ve done to date, with countless hours spent on cast and orchestra rehearsals, building bridges and sewers, painting shutters and cobbles, collecting and creating props, sourcing and creating costumes, rigging additional lights, placing countless microphones, putting up posters, pushing ticket sales, and tending to the thousands of details large and small to ensure the production ran smoothly and was of the highest possible standard.
We could not have been prouder of the end product – a sold-out season with rave reviews, incredible moments on stage and off, and life-long friendships formed.
Please visit our Facebook Page – Performing Arts at Rangitoto College – to see the full album of photos.
Here’s a sample of the feedback we received from happy patrons.
“Congratulations on the superb season of Les Mis School Edition! What a phenomenal show! Hard to believe you have brought this to life in such a short time. All credit to every single one who contributed to this. It was an absolute delight to watch!”
“The whole show was incredibly professional on all levels. The staging orchestra and sound, acting and singing were of such a high standard. Thank you for a wonderful production.”
“What an emotional opening night! We were absolutely blown away by the sheer talent of this super hardworking cast, crew and orchestra. Well worthy of the standing ovation!”
“That was the best show I have ever seen and I have been to Broadway and the West End. Unbelievable. What talent! Congratulations guys!”
“I saw this afternoon’s show. Absolutely loved it! The talent in such a young cast was impressive, the ensemble singing rousing, the solos very moving, great acting and the orchestra fantastic! Well done Rangitoto College!”
“Absolutely stunning. Pity you can’t take this on tour. So professional.”
