Tuesday, 12 August 2025

 Lauren KATHAGE (Yan Yean) (13:14): On Friday night I took my daughters to see Mernda Central College’s production of Seussical Jr. They really proved that ‘Oh, the thinks you can think’ is not just a lyric but a mission statement. From Jojo and the Cat showing us it is possible to protect what matters to Horton reminding us that we are never really alone in the universe, this production hit every note about courage, teamwork and believing in yourself. Much like Horton, they proved that a person’s a person, no matter how small, and that every role, big or small, mattered in making this show a success. Their amazing cast, crew and teachers did not just put on a musical, they built a community on and off stage. It is clear this school is exactly where creativity hatches, takes flight and, just like Green Eggs and Ham, is something everyone ends up loving. My daughters loved the pre-show mini doco, which gave the opportunity to meet lots of the backstage crew, who made the show possible. In shining a spotlight behind the curtain, they took the themes of the show – standing up for what is right, believing in yourself and valuing every voice – and turned them into a living, breathing part of their school culture. In short, they nailed it – all for you. Well done to Rachel Gorman and the team.