FROM a hairy hobbit to a quirky queen, Griffith audiences went on a curious and colourful journey last week at the theatre.
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Kids Rapt on Performing, or KROP as it’s better known, promised a spectacular show – and it didn’t disappoint.
Massive crowds flocked to Griffith Regional Theatre over two days and four performances to watch some of the best talent that 18 public schools from across the region have to offer.
Riverina Regional arts co-ordinator Di Alexander said it was a delight to see such a professional show.
“The whole purpose of KROP is to give students and teachers a real purpose in the creative arts field. It allows them to perform in front of a big audience on a top quality stage,” she said.
“There is such a wide variety of acts in the program and that just accentuates the wide range of creative arts that are offered to kids in public schools.
“I think KROP has gone to another level – it’s bright, colourful and creative. The hard work of the committee and everyone involved is clear to see.”
Ardlethan Central School’s act Don’t Stop Me Now had a fantastic arrangement by teacher Lee Jackson and was a real show-stopper to start the whole thing.
Meanwhile the tiny school of Rankins Springs presented an active and eye-catching show.
Narrandera Public did the stunning dance It’s The Life of a Spider, which was in the Regional Dance Festival. They will be performing at the Schools Spectacular.
Other standout acts included Yenda Public’s The Art is Alive, Tharbogang’s Waka Waka Do It, Yoogali Public’s Journey Through the Looking Glass and Griffith Public’s Land of the Long White Cloud.
Now in its ninth year, with stunning costumes and a wide variety of performances covering music, singing, dancing and drama, there was something for everyone to enjoy.
KROP was held on Thursday and Friday and was a fitting close to week-long Education Week celebrations in the city.
