Spectacular student wins part
An Ararat College student has landed a prestigious role in a Victorian school performing-arts showcase hitting the stage at Hisense Arena in September.
Holly Mcadie, 17, will begin rehearsals for the annual Victorian State School Spectacular, winning a role as one of seven back-up singers.
The spectacular has become known as an ‘invaluable rite of passage for Victoria’s top young talent’ within the performance space.
Students audition for a variety of singing and dancing roles.
Miss Mcadie, also 2022 school captain, will be the first Ararat College student to accept a singing role in the spectacular.
Ararat College students often secure dancing roles in the program.
Miss Mcadie said the opportunity was exciting and she was eager to see what further opportunities eventuated from the program.
“I am one of seven backup singers for this year’s showcase and the role has me in a majority of the show’s songs too, which is great,” she said.
“I love singing and I have had the opportunity to perform at school presentation nights and music nights, but I still get a little nervous, as anyone does.
“It is getting easier, though, and it is starting to feel more natural to be on stage singing.”
Former spectacular alumni include winner of The Voice, Harrison Craig, Vanessa Amorosi and Opera Australia artist Nicole Car.
The program attracts about 3000 students from Victorian state schools every year, with a variety of major and minor singer and dancing roles available via audition.