James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School's Drama Department presented our production of Hamlet (Miss Hamlet) – a reimagined version of Shakespeare’s classic play, performed by our talented drama students. This production is truly unique, with stunning performances, imaginative projections and props created by our visual arts students. Additionally, our music students hcomposed original music to accompany the performance, and our staff sewed intricately fashioned costumes, offering an incredible experience for all in attendance.
Congratulations to the JCM Dramatic Arts students for achieving the following awards at the National Theatre School Festival (NTS).
Miss Hamlet won:
Award of Excellence (Acting) - Lyann A.
Award of Merit (Art Direction) - Jennifer D.
Award of Merit (Original Music and Sound Composition) - Steffano C. and Elizah Maxinne F.
MVP for JCM - Pauline Del R.
Our adjudicator was professional actress, Rose Tuong (Stratford Festival, Canadian Stage, Shakespeare in Action and more). Thank you very much to all JCM teachers, staff and admin that attended the performance (or gave a donation) at NTS and/or York Woods Theatre. The support and enthusiasm from the JCM staff, students, and the elementary schools were truly inspiring.
Deepest thanks to the students in Visual Arts, Music, Photography, Tech (Video), Dramatic Arts, Drama Club, and to the student audience members for their support and participation.
Special thanks to:
Patrizia Coiro - co-producer and props, concessions, bookings and visual arts
Lynn Amanda Di Iorio - costumes (designed and hand sewn) and logistics support
Angelo Bernardo - music (teaching and preparing students)
Mina Addesa-Salustri - logistics support
Kimberley Kubath - photographs of the show and headshot display in the lobby at York Woods Theatre
Marco Summaria - video (archival)
Mario Pileggi - donating fabrics for costumes
Daniele De Masi - set repair
Mark Terceira - set repair
Calista Schlosser - student supervision
JCM Teachers and Staff
Admin Team, Antonio Bisceglia, Tanya Dunn, Maria Filomena Silva,
Josie Santelli-Iorfida, Anna Paolella, Angie Attard, Julie Bracamonte, Rita Stirpe
None of this could have been accomplished without our Wonderful Head of the Drama Department / Director / Superstar David Dodsley.
We truly appreciate all the audience members who braved the rain to make it to Miss Hamlet.
We are... JCM!
