S-Troupe

The 'S' stands for special

 

LAST week unique acting ensemble, S-Troupe, performed their first show of 2013 at the Ipswich Little Theatre.

S-Troupe caters for the theatrical needs of young people with disabilities in the Ipswich and greater region.

The group received a standing ovation on Saturday afternoon after their performance of the musical comedy, ‘A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock ‘n’ Roll’.

Helper Gloria Cox with granddaughter Toyah

S-Troupe performed a range of song and dance numbers including hits such as Blue Suede Shoes, Chapel of Love, Big Girls Don’t Cry and many more old time favourites.

The hour long show had the audience up on their feet and happily joining in on the action.

Kane Wojcicki has a passion for acting and plays the rock ‘n’ roll heartthrob, ‘Melvis’.

“The thing I like about S-Troupe is meeting new people and making new friends and having a lot of fun entertaining people,” he says.

“Acting is my thing, I practice every day at home, and it’s what I want to do in life.”

Leader of S-Troupe and musical director Melinda Park has been rehearsing for the show with her dedicated group of helpers and performers since early February.

Michelle Besgrove with director Melinda Park.

“They nailed it today, they gave a wonderful performance and the audience really appreciated their efforts,” she says.

“People come here, pay to see us perform and they walk away absolutely loving the process.” 

Father Rowan Hayes travels over 300 kilometres from Chinchilla every weekend so his daughter can participate in the S-Troupe workshops and performances.

“I’ve seen a lot of changes in Maddie and they have all been positive,” he says.

“It’s fantastic, there should be more of it.”

S-Troupe aims to promote the qualities and talent of its students as well as broaden the awareness of the group and their needs within the community of Ipswich.

 

Performances continue this weekend on Saturday and Sunday at 1pm and 4pm.

Tickets are $10 each and can be booked online at www.ipswichlittletheatre.com.au or at the Ipswich Visitors Centre.