Waimea Intermediate performance at ShowQuest

ShowQuest (formally known as Break Out) is a youth led performance and production showcase open to schools (Secondary and Intermediate) and non-school groups, aged between 11-18 years. Each show of 4-6 minutes is delivered by young performers on stage and produced by their friends who create costumes, props and sets, compiling and mixing the accompanying sound and lighting tracks. Break Out provides young people with an avenue to creatively express themselves, which is nurtured through a supportive environment that promotes leadership, teamwork, and the fostering of new friendships.

Preparation and rehearsals are well underway for our ShowQuest performance  at the Trafalgar Centre on the 26th of June at 7pm.

Our performance is entitled ‘Mermaid Tears: Ocean of Plastic’. Inspired by the students’ passion to reduce plastic from our environment, in particular our oceans.
It has been impressive to see the students’ commitment to this project during both modules and lunchtime rehearsals.

The design team have been working tirelessly to create awesome costumes for the Plastic Invaders and Sea Creatures. These are looking amazing and we cannot wait to see the finished outfits.

The extension art group are busy designing some amazing props for the show. The jellyfish, shark and waves are looking fantastic.

We have three dance groups who are choreographing and practicing for the performance, RTT – boys group led by Mrs Richards, Plastic Invaders – hip hop dancers led by Hannah, Chey and Nikita and The Sea Creatures – contemporary dancers led by Sam, Lexie and Ashleigh. It has been heartwarming to see the girls leadership skills develop and grow throughout the process. The teamwork of everyone involved is tremendous to watch.
If you wish to see this incredible performance tickets are on sale from TicketDirect. Ticket pricing is Adult $20.00, Student $10.00 or Group of 5 is $60.00   http://www.ticketdirect.co.nz/event/details/181929/showquest-nelson

The ShowQuest Team - Denise Lee, Roseanne Oughton, Penny Richards and Patrick White