- The show is a fully staged musical.
- It is 55 minutes long with a cast of 3 - 2 male & 1 female.
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It includes:
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- a low portable stage – 30 cm high, 4 meters wide, 2 meters deep;
- full sound system with state-of-the-art "Soundcraft Spirit" sound desk, "Shure" radio headset wireless microphones, "Bose" speakers, etc, appropriate for audiences of unlimited numbers (recommended maximum of around 400 students per session for schools);
- stage lighting;
- free standing back drop curtain;
- audience area marked out by the performers;
- 10 song & dance numbers in 10 different music styles, 6 of them original songs for each of the Aussie animals, a variation of "I've Been Everywhere Man", plus 3 well known Christmas songs the kids can sing along to ("Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer", "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" & "We Wish You a Merry Christmas";
- plenty of audience participation with the audience clapping, clicking & dancing along to the songs;
- a number where 1 audience member gets up as a special helper for a magic trick;
- 10 different costume characters;
- Full debrief & question time with the performers after the show.
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2009 National Season Dates for “Rudolph’s Recruits”
TERM 4, 2009 |
VIC |
November 23rd to 27th |
1 Week |
Rudolph’s Recruits Xmas Show |
SA |
November 30th to December 2nd |
3 Days |
Rudolph’s Recruits Xmas Show |
VIC |
December 3rd to December 4th |
2 Days |
Rudolph’s Recruits Xmas Show |
TAS |
December 7th to 9th |
3 Days |
Rudolph’s Recruits Xmas Show |
VIC |
December 10th to 11th |
2 Days |
Rudolph’s Recruits Xmas Show |
ACT |
December 14th to 15th |
2 Days |
Rudolph’s Recruits Xmas Show |
NSW |
December 16th to 18th |
3 Days |
Rudolph’s Recruits Xmas Show |
VIC |
December 21st to 24th |
3 Days |
Rudolph’s Recruits Xmas Show |
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Testimonials
Here are just some of the glowing teacher reviews for "Rudolph's Recruits" 2002-2007
Viewbank PS, Vic
"What a wonderful show - great costumes. Every school should see the performance"… "A fantastic show - the children loved it. Would pass details on to any school. Thank you!"… "Good show - versatility of actors was impressive"… "Thank you for a wonderful performance. It was a lively, stimulating play which held the children's attention. Thank you for all your hard work!"… "Lovely singing, lots of energy and action. Engaged the children which is a challenge. Keep up the great work."
St Brendan's PS, Sommerville, Vic
"The original storyline and vocals were sensational!!"… "Lively production with great characters. Children were impressed with song and dance routines…. Just the thing for the end of the year - Thanks!"… "Very entertaining - kept children interested. Great costumes and songs!"… … "Excellent presentation!! The children enjoyed it thoroughly… "Very entertaining. The children enjoyed the show, especially the different characters."
St Monica's Primary, Moonee Ponds, VIC
"The show was wonderful. The children were engaged in the presentation and were very keen to be involved"… "Students really enjoyed the performance - interaction was good… Cast members coming to children at rear of the audience was well-timed, ensuring that all were involved."… "Very entertaining"… "Kids loved it… I loved the humour."
St Michael's Primary, Heyfield, Vic
"I thought the show was wonderful and so did the children. You entertained a vast age group from kindergarten to Year 6. The costumes and sound were top quality. I would recommend your Christmas show... Exciting & interesting. I was very impressed with the fact that the performers kept Kinder through to Year 6 entertained. I thought the question time was informative and especially valuable to upper grades... An enjoyable and interesting shop. You caught the children's interest and allowed them to be involved in the show. It was great to see all age groups informed and entertained. Thank you for coming... A fantastic show. I agree with all comments above 100%. The children were all very impressed as too were we. Questions at the end were excellent."
Heartkids - Royal Children's Hospital, Vic
"It was a wonderful show that catered for all, well structured, very entertaining, great songs, jokes, at times you wanted to get up and dance. Fantastic!! It is obvious that your crew enjoy what they do, they drew you in. I will be honest in saying that I couldn't believe that all the kids were captivated, even us big kids. In all the other entertainment I have seen there are always kids playing up or losing interest, but not with you. It must be such a hard job to cater for at least 300 people and keep them happy and entertained. Tony, you and your crew deserve a big thank you. A fantastic show!! I wish you all the best. Regards, Kathy Petras."
Taralye Kinder, Blackburn, Vic
"Hi Tony, Can you please thank Laura and the team for a great job on Sunday... Thanks again for your professionalism and assistance, Nadine"
Jo Casey, Glen Eira Libraries, Vic
"Hi Tony, I have had great reports on Saturday's show - the staff said it was fantastic. We had an excellent response from the audience. Hope all goes well for the show in Sydney. regards Jo"
Piangil PS, VIC
“This was a fantastic show that appealed to all our students from Prep to Grade 6. It was multi-levelled and multi-layered. Many of our mums were disappointed their husbands could not make the performance because they felt that it would have appealed to them...It was a musical feast that offered lots of subtle messages. Excellent.”
Bendigo PS, VIC
“Excellent (Fantastic, very entertaining)…Children’s attention was maintained the entire show. Polished performances. Colourful, talented, very entertaining. High quality performers…Excellent – fun – children were able to interact and were kept in control. Very professional performers. Not only the kids enjoyed it – I did as well!”
Ivanhoe Grammar School, VIC
“I thought ‘Rudolph’s Recruits’ was fantastic! It was perfectly suited to the level of the children, fun and energetic. There was some involvement for the children, which was great. They all loved the performance and spoke highly of the characters. The other staff who attended the performance were also very impressed. We have used Tony Bones before and most certainly will be again. Thank you for a great morning!”
Cranbourne West PS, VIC
“Lots of energy, great choreography, songs, convincing characters. Very enjoyable…Very funny… Wonderful”. Normanhurst West PS, NSW
“We really enjoyed the show. It was bright and lively and kept the children’s interest. The humour was great as even the teachers got a laugh out of it!! It was great to see the children’s reactions to live theatre – it really showed how unused to it they are and that we should make more effort to expose them to it!... The show was fantastic – the characters were fun and cleverly done. I think the teachers enjoyed it as much as the children. Hilarious!... It was wonderful! The children had an amazing time. It was great fun. The teachers especially enjoyed all the interaction and jokes. Great way to finish the year.... Great! The children enjoyed the interactions and the fact it had an Australian theme. It was great for the children to also have been given extra information on the “workings” of a play.”
St Roberts PS, VIC
“Fantastic! The kids were really focused and enjoyed the show. The music was upbeat and focused at the students’ level... Very enjoyable experience for both children and teachers. Full of energy and great costumes... An excellent production for the kids, and teachers loved it as well. The kids were totally immersed in the show. Brilliant!... Great! Most Appropriate for age-group. Good mixture of drama / comedy and singing and dance routines throughout!”
Mirabel Foundation
“Thank you so much for your support with the Mirabel children’s Christmas Party held in Melbourne last week. For many of the children this annual event is the highlight of their year – for others it was the first time they have experienced Christmas festivities and received presents. We had families travel from all over Victoria to be part of the day and the carers enjoy it as much as the children as it gives them time to catch up with one another and relax while their children are entertained. We have been inundated with messages of thanks from the families who have asked that their messages be passed on to each and every one of you. As the number of children referred to Mirabel increases, our services and events are only made possible due to the incredible goodwill of the community. Your generosity is deeply appreciated and on behalf of everyone at the Foundation and all the Mirabel children, our heartfelt thanks.”
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