Something Rotten! JR. – A culture worth celebrating & Festive Performances from BSM Choirs & Ensembles
Something Rotten! JR. – A culture worth celebrating & Festive Performances from BSM Choirs & Ensembles
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Something Rotten! JR. – A culture worth celebrating
Something Rotten! JR. has closed, and what remains is a huge amount of pride in what this company of young performers created together. Over the course of 15 weeks and well over 100 hours of rehearsal and refinement, a remarkable group of students and staff shaped a production that became a genuine highlight of the year so far. The response from audiences said everything: people left describing it as the best school musical they had seen in years, and the theatre was filled with laughter from beginning to end. The joy was constant — not just because the show was funny, but because it was alive with commitment, creativity, and heart.
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This was a show powered by trust: students across Years 7–13 trusting each other to take risks, to go bigger, to be sillier, to be more truthful, and to hold steady when the work got hard. That shared bravery is what made the comedy hit so cleanly, and the story feel so warm. The result was theatre at its best: bold, sharp, generous, and unforgettable.
Our principal cast — Ross, Ben, Anechka, Alyssa, Sofi, Simone, and Asher — anchored the production with confidence and craft. Their performances were a clear showcase of student learning and growth: detail-driven character work, precise comedic timing, strong vocal development, and fearless storytelling. They carried the weight of the narrative while keeping the spirit of play at the centre, and their work set the standard for the entire company.
The supporting cast — Ali, Laia, Ruby, Mica, Aashna, Gabe, Louise, Emma, Frankie, and Aki — brought the world of the show to life in full colour. Their energy, focus, and clarity gave the musical its speed and sparkle. Every supporting role was built with purpose and personality, and every scene they entered became sharper, richer, and funnier because of the choices they made.
And the ensemble — Sofia, Bella, Hope, Leelah, Edward, Younglim, Ottie, Dakota, and Patricia — were truly sensational: the hardest-working people onstage, and the engine of the show’s momentum. They moved through big production numbers with relentless stamina and precision, handling rapid costume changes, choreography, props, transitions, and constant character shifts — all while maintaining comic clarity and musical drive. Their work didn’t sit in the background; it made the world of the show. The scale of their contribution cannot be overstated.
A production is never just what happens under the lights. It is also built in the wings, in the hallways, in rehearsal rooms, and backstage in the moments the audience never sees. This company created a culture worth celebrating: the camaraderie backstage, the hugs before entrances, the celebrations after breakthroughs, the laughter that dissolved stress, and the kindness that carried people through long weeks. One of the greatest achievements of this show wasn’t only the final performance — it was the way the cast supported each other all the way there. The bonds formed through this process are part of what made the show so special, and they are the kind of shared memories that last long after closing night.
A production of this scale is only possible because of a wide, committed team working together with care:
Tech Team — Colin, Dennis, Shayaan, Hugo, Trevan, and Marcos: thank you for the professionalism, precision, and calm problem-solving that made the stage run seamlessly. Every cue, shift, and moment of stage magic was held by your work.
Fiona: Thank you for tireless leadership across production organisation and marketing/promotions. Your drive, clarity, and creativity helped shape the success of the show onstage and the way it was celebrated beyond it.
Staff team — Mr Soriano, Mr Valentino, Ms Aldaba, Mrs Everley, Mr Everley, and Mr Meddows-Taylor: thank you for the time, expertise, and steady support you gave throughout the journey. Your contributions strengthened every rehearsal week and performance.
Student choreographers — Maia and Lily: thank you for the choreography that brought style, storytelling, and flair to the stage. Your leadership and creative vision helped define the identity of this production, and your work empowered the whole company.
Something Rotten Jr! succeeded because everyone involved chose to work hard, aim high, and look after each other along the way. It was funny, fast, and bursting with life — but more than that, it stood as proof of what students can do when they bring discipline, creativity, and generosity into the same room.
To the entire cast, crew, and creative team: thank you for making something truly brilliant. Congratulations on a run that entertained our community, lifted spirits, and created memories that will last a lifetime.
Thank you to all involved.
Mr Hannon
PS. Details of the next production will be released next week! If you’re even a little bit curious, come and be part of it…
🎶Festive Performances from BSM Choirs & Ensembles
We warmly invite our entire community to join us in Bayanihan Hall for this year’s Christmas Concert on Thursday, 11 December!
Our choirs and ensembles are excited to share their festive favourites and bring plenty of Christmas cheer. This joyful celebration of music will feature performances from Junior Choir, Junior Orchestra, Magic Mallets, Pop Singers, 5th Period, Bazingos, Four Squared, and our Senior Chamber Orchestra.
From 05.00pm, our PTA will also be offering refreshments in the CAC Foyer, so do come early to enjoy the atmosphere.
Please click here to reserve your free ticket!
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