Musical Theatre
Hornby High's Musical Theatre for Passion Projects 2018Watch our show here!!
Introducing the Staff
Introducing Mrs Joanne Clark- Drama teacher at Hornby High School, where I have worked on many Arts Evenings, musicals, Shakespeare Festvals, since 2000. I teach Drama,Classics, English. anything that is about reading, writing and performing. I have a Master of Arts from the University of Canterbury and an LTCL { Licentiate in Speech and Drama from Trinity College[London]} Currently I belong to a physical theatre group, in the picture we are doing "Viewpoints with dog". I will be working with the actors in "Fat Sam's Grand Slam" and developing our script.
Introducing Miss Sophie Jordan - Student Teacher from NZGSE at Hornby High School for Term 4, 2018. I am working in the English Department this term, but can also teach German, Biology and Junior Science. I have been involved in many musicals, plays, recitals and awards presentations as a lighting and sound technician. I have a Bachelor of Arts from Canterbury University and B1+ level certificate from Goethe Institüt. I'll be working with students on the technical team.
Introducing Mrs Katie Beer - Music teacher at Hornby High School since 2008. My own passion is musical theatre. I have been performing in musicals since I was 7 years old. I am a trained singer and pianist. I studied music, theatre studies and dance at university.
This year I began performing with Showbiz Christchurch where I appeared in the New Zealand premier of Wicked and most recently performed in Les Miserables. I will be working with the singers and dancers in Bugsy Malone. I love this show, it is so much fun, I played 'Talullah" in my school, production of Bugsy so can't wait to do it again!
Introducing Mr Luke Taylor - Drama and English teacher at Hornby High School since the beginning of this year.
I have performed in a few musicals over the years (though not for a while!) and I have dabbled in some voice acting, stand-up comedy, and live improvisation.
My area of expertise is the voice - if you want to learn to project your voice, put on an accent, or improve your pace and tone, come and see me!
I am also a self-taught vocalist, so I may be able to help you with your singing, too.
Introducing Ms Richardson! The craziest and possibly loudest teacher in whatever room she walks into! This year she teaches Music, English and senior Classical Studies.
I have been performing more years than I care to count and have been in formal singing training since age 10. My most recent theatre performance was in 2017 in MUSOC's production of RENT (as pictured left).
I am excited to work again with all you musical theatre up-and-commers whether it's singing, dancing or general performance,.