A story of a brave young girl who sails across the Pacific in an effort to save her village is at the centre of an energetic production staged by young actors at east Auckland’s Somerville Intermediate School.
The school’s production of Moana plays over three shows from August 8-9.
Teacher Olivia Blakeley says: “Somerville Intermediate School will show us ‘how far they will go’ to bring a thrilling and heart-warming coming-of-age story to life!
“Intertwined with te reo Maori, we will follow Moana’s journey, sailing across the Pacific to save her village and to discover the truth about her heritage.
“Our wonderful cast and crew is made up of over 200 students, supported by Somerville teachers.”
The show is directed and produced by Somerville Intermediate dance and drama specialist Trudi Stevenson.
Her cast is set to stage a matinee performance of Moana to local school pupils and retirement village residents at 10.30am on August 8.
“The show has a duel cast for some of the lead roles so different shows will have different actors,” Stevenson says.
Moana plays at Somerville Intermediate School at 10.30am and 7pm on August 8 and at 7pm on August 9.
Tickets are available online at www.eventbrite.co.nz.
