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CLASSIC NOVEL TO LIFE
Over the course of five months under the careful guidance of PLC
Drama Director, Ms Cath Garrett, formerly a drama teacher at Scotch,
the cast members worked in a dedicated and creative manner to
create original personas for their characters, and bring the audience
a richly rewarding performance.
The crew worked tirelessly on the set, recreating a gloomy
Thornfield Hall complete with dusty armchairs, stuffy antiques and
grand fireplaces. The lighting and sound helped embellish dramatic
scenes with a house fire, thundering hooves of horses and a wild
evening storm. Special acknowledgment must be given to the brilliant
original musical score written, performed and recorded by PLC
students.
Among cast members, I played the part of Mr Rochester, Nick
Finster (Year 11) played Richard Mason, Charlie McDonald (Year 11)
played Mr Brocklehurst, Leo Miller (Year 12) played Sir John Rivers and
Lachlan Tingate (Year 12) played Mr Woods.
Our involvement in the production of Jane Eyre was an amazing
journey, and an experience I’m sure everyone involved will cherish.
SAM COLLINGWOOD – YEAR 11
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