SPARKS at the MUSICALS Directed by Daniel Oliver-Grant Choreography by Sue Bradbury and assisted by Erin Bradbury Musical Director – Kat Rawling Sparks Dramatic Society In the present economic climate, a number of societies in the AMDRAM world are trying different methods to raise money for their groups. Many of them decide to stage a musical revue as one way to accomplish this. While a full stage musical can be staged after a number of months, many revues are put on after a very short rehearsal period and in this we must acknowledge the vast amount of work and dedication which goes into staging such an event, especially when it is for one night only. The creative team behind “Sparks at the Musicals” must have been very pleased with their production, which ran for a single evening. The set was quite simple, with black curtains across the back wall and a raised stage block, giving some height so people at the back were elevated and seen. In front were two benches, that helped create interesting pictures, especially when a lot of the company of 23 were on stage. Adding to the picture was an old fashioned street light and sound effects which helped create ambiance in musical numbers. This staging left quite a large front space for movement and dance to take place. All the dance sections were well rehearsed and added lively interest to the production. The lighting was thought through and added to the finished spectacle. The only slight tweak that was needed was the sound quality. Due to a range of backing tracks being used, the louder numbers sometimes
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