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STARS AND THE MOON
Stars and the Moon (or STaM for short) is a Melbourne-based theatre group creating life changing opportunities for people with and without disabilities.
We make moving, professional theatre with, not despite, our diversity.
MAKING MOVING THEATRE WITH NOT DESPITE
OUR DIVERSITY
School of Rock 2023
Two performers playing Ned Schneebly and Dewey Finn strike a pose with their guitars in a dress rehearsal. Ned is dressed in a black T shirt and Pikachu boxers. He has curly black hair. He is forehead to forehead with Dewey, dressed in black pants and a denim shirt.
SpongeBob 2022
Castmates playing Patchy the Pirate in a dress rehearsal. The performer on the right is costumed in a white ruffle shirt, black vest and baggy red trousers. He pulls a crazed face with his tongue sticking out. The performer on the right is costumed in red baggy trousers, a black frilly shirt and a black vest with red trim. He smiles out towards the audience. In the background an ensemble of similarly clad pirates gesticulate to the audience.
Seussical 2021
Castmates playing the Cat in the Hat perform side by side in the Showcase with white gloved hands gesturing out to the audience. They are costumed in black dress pants, white dress shirts and black tailcoats. They are accessorised with cartoonish red bow ties and the iconic Dr Seuss red and white striped hat.
School of Rock 2023
Castmates playing Mrs Sheinkopf performing in a dress rehearsal. Both performers are wearing tan maxi skirts, white blouses with frilly collars and a brown patterned vest. The performer on the left has blonde hair and is holding a clipboard. The performer on the right has brown hair and is in a motorised chair, gazing out towards the audience. A scenic brick wall and water cooler is in the background.
SpongeBob 2022
Castmates playing Squidward Q Tentacles gaze out towards the balcony in a dress rehearsal. Both performers are costumed in teal dress pants, pale orange polos and bright orange vests. They stand in a spotlight in-front of a slash curtain. The stage is washed in pink light. Peering through the curtain in the background are a chorus of Sea Anemones.
Seussical 2021
A trio of performers dancing. The performer in the centre is playing the Sour Kangaroo wearing a light brown jumpsuit. She is flanked by two performers playing Gertrude, wearing bright blue outfits with hands on hips.
SpongeBob 2022
A wide shot of castmates playing Plankto, centre stage performing in a dress rehearsal, surrounded by an ensemble of Townsfish. The The stage is lit in dramatic purple lighting with multiple overhead profiles focussed on The Planktons. The Planktons are costumed in a green velvet tracksuit with white stripes. The performer on the left is wearing sunglasses and rapping energetically. The performer on the right strikes a cool pose with arms crossed.
School of Rock 2023
Castmates in the student ensemble performing in a dress rehearsal singing out towards the audience. Both performers are wearing the burgundy School of Rock uniforms with grey halo headbands.
SpongeBob 2022
Castmates playing Sandy climb across a ridge on Mount Humongous under dramatic lighting, during a dress rehearsal. An ensemble costumed in bright orange, holding orange chairs embody the mountain. The Sandys are costumed in white overalls with a small pink flower embroidered on the chest over lilac T-shirts. Their hair is styled in space buns behind white halo-headbands.
School of Rock 2023
Four performers on stage in a dress rehearsal. Castmates playing Ned Schneebly stand side by side costumed in grey checked suit pants, olive button up shirts and grey diamond-patterned sweater vests. On either side are casemates playing Patty, wearing smart black trousers, cream knitted t-shirts and bright pink jackets. They stand in front of a brown leather couch.
Seussical 2021
Two castmates playing General Genghis Khan Schmidt and Jojo sing together. The General is wearing a tan T-shirt holding a microphone. Jojo is wearing a yellow and white striped T-shirt and has blonde scruffy hair.
School of Rock
Two performers playing Katie and Kade in a dress rehearsal. Both performers are costumed in burgundy Horace Green uniforms, burgundy berets and burgundy socks. Kade is costumed grey shorts and Kate is costumed in a burgundy/grey plaid pleated skirt. They both have bass guitars slung over their left shoulders and are fist-bumping.
SpongeBob 2022
Castmates playing the French Narrator hold a sign reading "Danger. Voted most likely to kill you seven years in a row" at the foot of Mount Humongous in a dress rehearsal. The French Narrators are costumed eclectically in blue bathers and beach paraphernalia. In the foreground a performer playing SpongeBob holding a red lantern, reacts to the sign with a terrified expression. SpongeBob is costumed in a yellow short-sleeve button up shirt, white sweater vest, red tie and brown checked trousers.
School of Rock 2023
A closeup of casemates playing Billy in a dress rehearsal. They are costumed in the burgundy Horace Green uniform. The performer on the left has dark curly hair and a Horace Green bow tie. The performer on the right has light short hair and is wearing a Horace Green tie.
Seussical 2021
A trio of casemates after the Seussical showcase. All three performers played Mayzie La Bird and are holding flowers. The performer on the left is costumed in a matching baby pink skirt and blazer and has shoulder length blonde hair. The performer in the centre is wearing a longe blonde wig, bright red lipstick, a red dress and silver sequinned cardigan. The performer on the right is wearing a matching yellow skirt and blazer and has dark, long hair.
School of Rock 2023
Castmates in the student ensemble sit to attention at their desk in a dress rehearsal. They are costumed in the burgundy Horace Green uniform. Both performers have brunette hair styled half up/half down.
School of Rock 2023
Castmates playing Summer in a dress rehearsal. They are dressed in the Horace Green Burgundy uniform and are celebrating with excited expressions, clenching their fists. On either side, casemates playing Dewey Finn are costumed in navy trousers, denim shirts and paisley ties.
School of Rock 2023
Castmates playing Freddy on the drum kit in a dress rehearsal. They are costumed in white school uniform shirts with ripped sleeves and ski goggles which they wear around their foreheads. Both performers are holding drum sticks. The performer on the right is sitting and smiling. The performer on the left drums on the symbol with a fussed expression.
CASTMATES
Castmates are performers who support each other throughout the production journey. We invented this model so our performers can consider and attend to each others' needs during rehearsals, maximally showcase their talent and build long-lasting friendships.
On stage, it helps us tell authentic, multidimensional stories and achieve a professional product. Off stage it means we all have fun!
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to the cast and crew of School of Rock the Inclusical!
Music Theatre Guild of Victoria Judges Award for Excellence 2023 in promoting inclusion and diversity through musical theatre.
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