Language: Baru (crocodile's ancestor), milbi (turtle), Butchulla (The Butchulla spoke Badjala, considered to have been a dialect of Gubbi Gubbi, like other K'gari dialects), K'gari (Fraser Island), Yolngu Matha (North east Arnhem Land), Yawuru (Kimberley region of West Australia), Adnyamathanha (Northern Flinders Ranges), Mungkarta (Northern Territory).
The scene opens with the students, after they have arrived in Yolngu Matha. We begin with a song, while the students are setting up camp to go to sleep. As morning dawns, the students are shocked to find that the milbi egg they were caring for has gone missing! Worse...some green, lizard-like Australian animals are hungry for breakfast...
Elcho Island is located in Yolngu Matha Country. The Yolngu or Yolŋu (IPA: [ˈjuːlŋʊ]) are an aggregation of Aboriginal Australian people inhabiting north-eastern Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia. Yolngu means "person" in the Yolŋu languages. Baker Boy, who we saw live this year, is a prominent Yolngu Matha person.
played by Augustus Brown
Hi my name is Augie and I play Evan in the production. I think I am a good fit for the character Evan,
because I like playing jokes and I think I am slightly funny, “he is very funny” - Matilda 5KB. I think the play will be very exciting and I am very happy that I am a lead role for my first ever school musical with CHPS.
played by Dolly Frawley
Hi, I'm Dolly and I'm playing the role of Charlie in the performance. My favourite things are music, dogs and Taylor Swift. I'm excited to be playing one of the lead roles for our class.
played by Evie Cairns
I love books and chocolate and anything to do with food. I’m Evie but for tonight I will be known as Jessie, the bossy one, although I don’t think I’m too bossy in real life. I’m really excited and nervous for tonight and I hope you are too (not the nervous part though). Please sit back and enjoy this masterpiece of a show!
played by Cecile Cotterell
I’m Cecile. Nice to meet you! In the play, I star as Alex who is very nervous and homesick, but is also so brave that she ends up standing up for everyone. My favourite animal is a fennec fox, my favourite colour is green. I’m so excited for the production and I can’t wait to actually be on stage!
played by Matilda Sarr-Quinn
Hi! My name is Matilda, and I am one of the main characters Sam. Sam is a very sporty person who loves Adam Goodes and footy! The footy team Sam goes for, is the Sydney Swans. I hope you all enjoy the play, have a great night!
played by Johnny Franklyn
Hello, my name is Johnny, and I play Morgan in the play. I wanted to be in the play because I have never really tried acting before and wanted to try it out. I am looking forward to the production but a bit scared I’ll mess up my lines.
played by Ruben Warne
Hi! I’m Ruben, I’m 10 years old and I’m playing Baru the crocodile in the production. I picked Baru because I wanted to be a main character and speak a lot. I like Rubik’s cubes, cricket, soccer, downball, and books. I hope you enjoy the play and I’m sure you will laugh.
played by Isla Kanaan
Hey everyone! I’m Isla. I’m 11 years old, and I like music, math, writing, dogs and making others laugh! I play Croc 2 in our school production, Ngulu Nganjin. I chose this role because I liked the simplicity of it, and how interesting the character I bring to the play is. I know you’ll be falling off your seats in laughter, so I’ll see you then!
played by Tommy Lester-Bryant
Hi, I’m Tommy, I’m 10 years old and I like gardening, bunnies and sleep. My role is Croc 2. I’m one of the crocodiles. I wanted to be a crocodile because we steal and maybe even try to eat kids. Apart from wearing a cringy crocodile costume, I am very excited for the performance.
played by Makoto Palmer
Hi I’m Makoto. I like bananas and chickens. I wanted to be a crocodile because there were not enough crocodiles so I thought why not.Anyway, I am really excited for the production!
played by Isaac Mossenson
Hi everyone, I’m Isaac. One of the best days was when my teacher said to me, I could be a crocodile. I like soccer, tennis, video games, dogs and reptiles and especially crocodiles. They are just giant cute lizards. What's wrong with that?
Singers
Singer and cast member
Hello, I am Eleanor and I am looking forward to you seeing the production. My favourite animal is the tiger and my favourite colour is blue or yellow. I am one of the singers singing ‘Dreaming,’ which I co wrote with Ros, Augie and Matilda. Looking forward to seeing you at the play.
Singer and cast member
I’m Cecile. Nice to meet you! In the play, I star as Alex who is a lead character and I also am one of the lead singers sing 'Dreaming' at the beginning of our scene. My favourite things are, green the colour, foxes and gymnastics. I am very excited about the production.
Singer and cast member
Hello! My name is Nina and I love dancing, diving, running and anything with my friends. In the production, I am singing the song 'Dreaming' and I am a student in the background. I chose to sing because it’s really fun to be at the front of the stage with my friends right at the start.
Hi, my name's Jasmine and I am one of the lead singers in the opening song for our scene. The song is called 'Dreaming'. Some of my favourite things are dogs, purple and sushi. I hope you enjoy our scene!
Hi! My name is Matilda, and I am one of the main characters Sam, but I am also a lead singer in the opening of our scene singing 'Dreaming".
Hi! I’m Tya. I'm 10 years old and I’m part of the supporting cast. I play one of the background students and I like it because it feels calm. I love singing so I picked to be a front singer, singing 'Dreaming' in our opening! I like to read, play video games. And I love Harry Potter.
Musicians
My name is Evie and I absolutely love music. In the band, I’m playing guitar! 😃
My name is Rowan Conway. My favourite subject is math. I am playing an extra on the play but I am also playing the clarinet for dreaming. I think this is fun and interesting. In the background Benji and Gabe and I will be playing chopsticks.
Hi I’m Benji and I’m 10 years old. I love doing math and puzzles (logic puzzles), and also for some reason I really like playing down ball. In the production, I play the song 'Dreaming' on the piano in Scene 5.
Hello, my name is Johnny, and I play drums for Jarvis and Orlando’s piece in the production. I really want it to go well, as it’s the finale of the scene. I am really excited because this will be my first time performing in my rockstar career.
bass guitar in 'Jarvis and Orlando'
Hi I’m Isaac and I like lots of things but what I didn’t mention is that I love music. Months ago, I decided that I wanted to learn to play bass guitar so I did and I liked it a lot and now after five months I’m up on stage. For most people this takes them years
The Supporting Cast
Hi I'm Alice and you'll find me sitting with my friends in our scene. I like art, cats and desserts. I am looking forward to production night and at the moment I am not nervous, I am exhilarated. But we will see on the night. I have been Dolly's understudy.
Greeting earthlings, my name is Amity. I am 10 years old and I like the colour pink, and my favourite animals are quokkas and horses. You'll see me and my fellow classmate, Polly, playing hand games. I hope you enjoy the show!
I’m Anika and in this play I am one of the students. My favorite colour is orange and I love dogs and gorillas. I am not that confident in being in front of so many people, but I am looking forward to this play.
Hi I’m Benji and I’m 10 years old. I love doing math and puzzles (logic puzzles), and also for some reason I really like playing down ball. In the production, I am one of the supporting cast as well as in the band.
Greetings, I am Gabe and I play a background character in the production. I like history, science, playing my Nintendo switch and watching movies and shows. I did not want a talking part but I wanted to act so it was a win win!
Hi, my name's Jasmine and I am one of the supporting cast plus a lead singer in the opening song for our scene. Some of my favourite things are dogs, purple and sushi. I hope you enjoy the show.
Hi, I'm Nina and I love dancing, diving, running and anything with my friends.
In the production I am singing the song 'Dreaming' and you'll see me setting up camp with my friends.
Greetings Earthlings, my name is Polly and I’m 10 years old. My favourite animals are Quokkas and I like purple. I love drawing, food, swimming and going to the beach. You'll find me and my best friend, Amity, playing hand games (rock, paper, scissors/ chopsticks and coconut). Enjoy the play!
My name is Rowan Conway. My favourite subject is math and I love quolls and bunnies. I play a supporting role but I am also playing the clarinet for 'Dreaming.' I think my roles are fun and interesting.
Hi! I’m Tya. I'm 10 years old and I’m in the supporting cast as well as singing 'Dreaming.' I play one of the background students because it’s calm and I love singing so I picked to be a front singer! I like to read, play video games and I love Harry Potter.
Hi! I’m Winifred, I'm 11 years old. I am a singer for the song 'Dreaming' at the start of our scene. I’m also in the supporting cast as a student that goes on the school trip.
Songs
Dreaming
Matilda Sarr-Quinn
Augie Brown
Eleanor Naughton
Dancing Crocs
Jarvis Collard
Orlando Vaughan