Tyler Gray and Catriona Schoneveld had never met before they auditioned for
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.
But they now share a special bond, playing twins Jeremy and Jemima Potts in Musical Theatre Oamaru’s children’s theatre production.
Rehearsals for
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr started in March, and Catriona (9) and Tyler (10) had both enjoyed getting to know new people, and acting and interacting with them on and off stage.
It had been an “amazing” experience watching it all come together, Tyler said.
“I’ve really enjoyed it.”
Tyler, who goes to Fenwick School, thought he would go for an ensemble role, because it was his first time auditioning for a Musical Theatre Oamaru production.
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Waiting patiently . . . Oamaru Intermediate School pupil Leilani De-La-ford gave a speech about the proposed stadium at the Waitaki District Council long-term plan hearings on Tuesday. PHOTO: KAYLA HODGE
A new sport and event centre in Oamaru has been the hot topic of the 2021-31 long-term plan.
At Tuesday’s long-term plan hearings, the newly-formed Waitaki Events Centre Charitable Trust put forward a compelling case to the Waitaki District Council to support the project financially.
Trust members Kevin Malcolm, Adair Craik and Deidre Senior recommended the council capped its contribution at $14million, as they provided concept drawings of the proposed six-court facility at Centennial Park, the preferred location.