Oh, what an extraordinary journey it was to direct my very first MAC production at SASC! I was truly surrounded by the most incredible team, a group of passionate souls whose unwavering dedication ignited our journey. My heartfelt gratitude and thunderous applause go to the extraordinary Mr. D’Aglas, the brilliant Ms. Tran, the inspiring Mr. Orchard, and the radiant Ms. Shone. They are nothing short of extraordinary! And let us not forget the divine choreography of the awe-inspiring Ms. Vincent, the graceful Ms. Seely, and the incredible Ms. Hocking—whose artistry lights up the stage and dances through our very hearts! Without this phenomenal team, the anthem “We Will Rock You” would have “rocked” no one! Their collective spirit and relentless energy breathed life into our vision and transformed it into something profoundly unforgettable!
My heart swells with pride as I reflect on the students, who poured every ounce of their passion and dedication into this endeavour. By the time we reached that breathtaking final performance, they were not just shining; they were radiating pure light, brimming with confidence and joy! It was nothing short of a miracle to witness the magic of theatre weave its spell over us all, uniting everyone in a breathtaking celebration of creativity and spirit. What an indescribable joy to see their faces alight with happiness, as they embraced the art that had brought us all together!
I have been part of the MAC crew since Year 10, and with “We Will Rock You” as my last performance, I made sure to go out with a BANG!
For 3 years, MAC was my escape from school and home. Rehearsal would never be boring for you have things to learn, practice and perfect; Sure, this year there were clashes between rehearsals, my work experience and VET class, however, I didn’t let those drag me down.
I was a bit iffy about joining this year’s productions, for I wanted to focus on my studies and portfolio; However, with many encouragements from teachers and students, with pressure from certain people (*Cough* DT, *Cough* Thien, *Cough* Ryan.), I decided to once again sign up; Boy was this year a wild ride.
I delved into the history of rock, an essential aspect of the musical. I researched the real-life person behind my character, Buddy, and learned the slang of that time. I even had to mispronounce ‘Video Tape’ on purpose! And yes, if a microwave had been available on set, you can bet I would’ve said it like “Mik-ro-wa-vey.” Oh! And don’t forget my excessive Improv, I felt Ms Tamraz’s glare, but hey! The show must go on, and It absolutely did!
As the audience, what you see on stage is glamorous and effortless- but there’s hardwork, dedication, sweat and tears (Yes, we actually shed tears) poured into the making of the production. You learn to work as a team outside your standard classroom, gain skills and advice in productions/theatre, while also making new friends, bonding over your time in MAC.
The fact I have people wanting me to fail year 12 so I could do MAC once again, warms my heart, but no! I’m sorry to disappoint, my adoptive junkyard children, I WON’T be repeating the year… but the urge to come back after graduating and help out next year’s production is strong. – Qhansa Ahmed Yr 12
Ms Melissa Tamraz – English | Humanities | Dance | MAC Director
