CARRIE features a book by Lawrence D. Cohen (screenwriter of the classic film), music by Academy Award winner Michael Gore (Fame, Terms of Endear- ment) and lyrics by Academy Award winner Dean Pitchford (Fame, Footloose). 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Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy. Matt is a graduate from the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music: Bachelor of Theatre (Music Theatre) program. The cast for Louis Ellis Productions’ new Sydney staging of the musical version of the Stephen King classic, CARRIE: The Musical, has been announced. Carrie White is an outcast. Educational Musicals for their 2016 and 2017 book week musicals and has also performed in the children’s musical Fairy Dinkum Tales: Little Red Stack Hat (2016). Prior to moving to the States, Lauren attained a Diploma of Musical Theatre from Brent Street and performed in productions of Fame (Serena Katz), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (Featured Ensemble), Beauty and the Beast (Belle) and The Wiz (Dorothy). The show’s original authors have joined together for a newly reworked and fully re-imagined vision of this gripping tale, and Louis Ellis Productions is excited to present this 2012 revival version. Next, another one of the more “serious” horror hits—Jekyll & Hyde. When gym teacher Miss Gardner demands the girls apologize to Carrie, queen bee Chris only taunts Carrie further, at which Miss Gardner has Chris suspended, forcing her to miss prom. Come to think of it, both of these shows would make good companion pieces to each other. In 2013 Michele reprised the role of Velma von Tussle in Packemin’s production of Hairspray. Michael Sommers NJ Newsroom. Throughout her time at NIDA she was given many performance opportunities including preforming in the ensemble of Sydney Theatre Company’s Chimerica Directed by Kip Williams. “Welcome to the prom, Carrie. Also Read: 14 Musical TV Episodes Ranked From Showstopping to Show-Stopped (Photos) As previously announced, ... (Lili Reinhart) will play Sue Snell, and Veronica Lodge (Camila Mendes) will play Chris Hargensen. It’s good that they made Margaret actually care for her daughter, which made her abuse all the more tragic. SNAPSHOT: Jaime is a dynamic leading lady with a stunning voice, great moves and fantastic work ethic. While they were considerably silly, neither ended happily (at least on stage). Mileage varies by the individual, of course, but in a place where acceptance at a lunch table can be akin to finding an oasis in a desert, there's more weight on the shoulders of many teens than just their backpack straps. Things to Consider: For one thing, this show is certainly not for those who can’t stand the sight of blood. Importantly, though, Sue is the only one who seems to feel bad about it. This guilt eats away at her for the whole novel. My Personal Take: This show refuses to die, and that’s for the best. The movie that’s helping me get through it more than any other right now is, High school can be hell, especially for outcasts targeted by cliques with malevolent mischief on their minds. However, this one is a straight-up tragedy, and not just because it fared so poorly on Broadway. The emotional core comes from the bond between Carrie and the religious fanatic of a mother who needs to keep her close." The company engaged for CARRIE: The Musical is Michele Lansdown, Kirralee Elliott, Lauren Anne Paul, Matt Laird, Rachel Tunaley, Zach Selmes, Jasmine Sands, Heather Campbell, Ryan Smith, Kirsty Hooper, Sinead Cristaudo, Hamish Stening, Nic Savage, Sophie McGregor and Jared Pallesen. The story also shows what happens when you doubt someone’s ability to change, as Miss Gardner’s refusal to believe Sue leads to everyone’s downfall. Your next musical could be…Carrie. Originating from QLD, Matt has lived in Sydney for the past two years. To keep up with the latest news and reviews at Stage Whispers, click here to like us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter. Hayden Tonazzi, Director, said ‘alongside Sydney theatre veteran Michele Lansdown, we have found some of Sydney’s most promising young talent from NIDA, Brent Street, ED5 International, AIM and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Aside from the violence and objectionable language, some might not approve of the portrayal of fundamentalist Christians as insane and abusive. Different Versions/Sequels and Prequels: The 2012 revised version. Put On This Musical If: You want to do something about school violence, and the other schools in the area are staging Heathers. Pick a comedic monologue! Sue Snell is one of the many girls who throw tampons at Carrie in the shower. Cast Size: At least eight male and six female. Authors: Book by Lawrence D. Cohen. Are you auditioning for a comedy? Carrie’s mother Margaret, a religious zealot, locks her in the closet for having the “curse of Eve.” While inside Carrie discovers she has the power to move objects with her mind. External Sites, [Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers from “, “Pimples are the Lord’s way of chastising you.”, As years go, 2016 has been a rough one. 2014 saw Michele take on the titular role of The Chaperone in Squabbalogic’s The Drowsy Chaperone. IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. In 2012 Michele performed the role of Norma Desmond in the Sydney premiere production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard. As readers of, Sometimes, high school can be a virtual hell. Music by Michael Gore. Sue Snell Something Snells Fishy. ( Log Out /  Rachel recently graduated from NIDA with her Diploma of Music Theatre. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. Though the original novel made it seem like Carrie was emotionally disturbed in the first place, this adaptation makes her even more sympathetic, especially when she asks Miss Gardner to allow Chris to go to prom. This former joke of a musical now feels like a bonanza. When Carrie leaves for prom, a tormented Margaret Chris rigs the Prom King and Queen vote so Carrie and Tommy win, then when Carrie is alone on stage, Chris pours the pig blood on Carrie, enraging her enough to kill everyone with her powers. Moreover it shows how it’s possible for people to change, since Sue starts off as a tormentor then becomes sincerely concerned for Carrie’s well-being. Contents. Sue, the only survivor, finds Carrie right before she dies. Lyrics by Dean Pitchford. Michele is currently frightening the kids as the evil sea witch Ursula in Birdie Productions Little Mermaid. Veronica’s parents are producing the play, and Jughead Jones (Cole Sprouse) will shoot a behind-the-scenes documentary of it all. The full list can be found here, and on this page they are broken down by category. Producer is Lucy Allen, Music Director is Zara Stanton, and the Choreographer / Assistant Director is London Academy of Dramatic Arts (LAMDA) graduate Laura Balboni. Bullied by the in-crowd, virtually invisible to everyone else, and at the mercy of her cruel and controlling mother. However a 2012 Off-Broadway revisal gave the show new life, though it still closed before its limited run was scheduled to end. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. As the Broadway and Off-Broadway productions both proved, this show works better with traditional staging and scenery and without too many effects. Synopsis: In Chamberlain, Maine, high schooler Sue Snell, while interrogated by the police explains the events—outcast Carrie White is bullied in gym class when she gets her first period without knowing the cause. Bringing to life this tale of adolescence, we have cast an ensemble of artists with the individuality and skill to capture the intensity of this story and its relevance to high school culture and parenting today. Change ), Cult Musicals That Haven't Yet Found Their Audience. They’re not going to laugh at you now! Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Pick a dramatic one. LAUREN ANNE PAUL is Sue Snell . Emerging theatre director Hayden Tonazzi leads the creative team. This cast is going to showcase some of the best talent Sydney currently has to offer.’. ( Log Out /  Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT is available to book - perhaps a vocal group such as Crew-Sing, ... She has also been in many school productions, as well as for other companies including played a Heather in Heathers and Sue Snell in Carrie (Bijou creative). In 2016 she performed the role of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde and Clara Makin in The Hatpin. Susan D. "Sue" Snell is a fictional character created by American author Stephen King in his first published 1974 horror novel, Carrie. Since his relocation to Sydney, Matt’s professional credits include: TJ in the US television series Deadly Women (2017), Matthew Lloyd/Alan in Bare: A pop opera with Supply Evolution (2016/2017), Peter in the SBS mini-series Deep Water (2016), touring throughout NSW with Perform! Before studying at NIDA, Rachel was involved in numerous high school productions such as Legally Blonde where she played the role of ‘Elle Woods’. For revenge, Chris and her troublemaker boyfriend Billy kill a pig and gather its blood. Kirralee Elliott is about to undertake her final year of a Bachelor of Music Performance at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King. For the third week in Halloween month, here’s a musical that’s not as campy as the previous two, at least not in its current form. Carrie The Musical is Rachel’s first production since graduating from NIDA and she’s very excited for the challenge of playing the relentless mean girl Chris Hargensen. Sue, who has been remorseful about mistreating Carrie, asks her boyfriend Tommy to asks Carrie to prom. He agrees, and Carrie accepts, though Margaret won’t allow it. While this show may not be a true classic, or even shake off its reputation as a flop, like Carrie herself, it’s not something to dismiss. CARRIE: The Musical opens at The Depot Theatre on July 25 for a season of 10 performances. Synopsis: In Chamberlain, Maine, high schooler Sue Snell, while interrogated by the police explains the events—outcast Carrie White is bullied in gym class when she gets her first period without knowing the cause.