Head's Newsletter 11 February 2022

GUYS AND DOLLS

This year ’ s whole - school production of Guys and Dolls has been Tiffin ’ s most popular show in over five years and marks a momentous return to shows . With two separate casts made up of students from Year 7 up to Year 13, at least 50 students acted or danced in the show. Miss Hughes ’ and Mr Emerson ’ s astute direction

ensured that these talented performers were on their A - game for each of the four nights. These two teachers gave up countless lunchtimes and stayed late after school for weeks in order to make the performances the best they could be. They feel fortunate that Tiffin Drama can draw from such a varied pool of incredibly gifted young actors and singers.

Mr Palmer ’ s production skills ensured that the technical and logistical conundrum of organising a show was continuously and smoothly solved. His weekly reminders to buy tickets, demonstrated that these efforts paid off. Drama is also hugely grateful for the efforts of the stage crew, including but not limited to our assistant stage manager Maitri Nori and sound operator Austin Lee, both of whom were imperative to the show ’ s success.

Mr Pereira ’ s design technology skills were invaluable in a crew otherwise bereft of DIY knowledge. Constructing his huge rotating 5 - sided dice was no simple undertaking, but once in place on stage they made for excellent centrepieces.

Drama would like to thank Mr O ’ Malley and Dr Selig for their outstanding musical efforts with the Orchestra. Both gave up much of their free time and helped provide a musical arrangement impressive enough that a paying audience would have gladly attended their concert alone. The orchestra operated like a well - oiled machine and made the Main Hall feel like a space double its size.

Finally, thank you to Olivia in Year 13 and Mrs Brittain for their excellent choreography . The standard of their dance numbers looked truly professional. Thank you to all involved and those who came to watch. We hope to see you next year!