In 2023, we honoured the great Mrs Bev Collier, or Primary Music Specialist Teacher, for directing and producing her 10th Bentley Park College musical, 'Star Warts: The Umpire Strikes Back', and for 20 years of musicals at the College. It all began back in the '00s with 'Gnomes and Gardens'!
There are hundreds of current and former students, aged from Year 3 in 2023 right through to those that are almost 30 years of age, who have benefitted from Mrs Collier's dedication, talent, creativity and, of course, patience!
Some heartfelt words Mrs Collier wrote for the 'Star Warts' program:
Thank you for attending Bentley Park College's 10th musical, Star Warts: The Umpire Strikes Back!
Putting on a musical is a lot of work - behind the scenes there are auditions to conduct, costumers to create, staging to plan and sets to paint. There are also countless hours of extra rehearsals at lunch times and after school. However, I believe it is so worthwhile.
A musical gives students who love performing a chance to shine on stage. Even more rewarding for me is watching quieter students develop and grow in confidence.
The Cast becomes a part of a team - working and collaborating with each other to experience the joy of performing on stage and entertaining an audience. The smiles and sheer enjoyment in the final song of each musical always warms my heart, and the students carry very fond memories of their musical experiences with them.
Thank you to my team who have helped stage this musical, and to the parents and carers who have encourages their students to attend rehearsals and learn their lines. We hope you enjoy Star Warts!
Thank you Mrs Collier, a true Bentley Park College Legend!
Bentley Park College Primary Musicals:
- 2003: Gnomes and Gardens
- 2005: Conundrum
- 2007: From Galaxies to Gumleaves
- 2009: Kids in Camelot
- 2011: Gladiators
- 2013: Gnomes and Gardens
- 2015: Snap!
- 2017: The Haunted House
- 2021: Superstan
- 2023: Star Warts: The Umpire Strikes Back