"Emerald Crown," a musical that brings emotions alive and warns of the destruction of the world's rain forests, presented a great challenge to the students in Unit 5. The production of "Emerald Crown" was inspiring, and presented the students with an opportunity to incorporate Enterprise Learning Methodology into each stage of production, from the original concept and rehearsal to marketing and production.

Meet the Cast and Crew of
"Emerald Crown"
The information below is supplied by the students of Unit 5

The Narrators: Kristina, Jaimee, Savannah and Declan

We were the Narrators and we had to learn our words, which told what was happening in the story. We learnt the words at home from the scripts and our parents and teachers helped us do it well.  It took a long time to learn the words and we had to practice a lot. We had to say them loudly and slowly so people would hear us.

The Anaconda: Daniel and Josh

We were the Anaconda in the Emerald Crown.  We had to move like a slithery snake.  We had to pretend the snake was eating the fruit on the tree.  Daniel had to learn the words to say.
Right: Daniel and Josh as the Anaconda in "Emerald Crown"

The Toucan: Jake, Ben, Emily and Tori

Jake, Ben and Emily were the voice of the Toucan.  We had to say our  words in time to the rap rhythm.  We moved in time to the rhythm as we said the words too. Tori was the Toucan that acted the part.  She had to talk into the microphone and tell the workmen to stop cutting down the forest trees.  She took them to meet the Jungle Queen.

The Birds: Nicole S, Shannon, Jayden, Kellie, Isobel, Nicole R, Casey, Lachlan and Jaye

The Workmen: Josh M, Jordan and Josh C

We were the workmen in the production.  We had to pretend we were chopping down the trees while everyone sang the 'Slash and Burn' song. We had to practice a lot till we got it right.  Then the Toucan tried to stop us cutting down the trees.  She took us to meet the Jungle Queen but we said she wasn't a queen, she was only a big pussycat because she didn't have any jewellery.

The Frogs: Reece, Adrian, Eden H and Eleanor

We liked being the frogs because we got to jump up and down and spring off the floor when everyone sang 'Down on the Ground'. We sat right at the front.  It was fun being a frog.

The Bats: Lily, Toni, Tyson S, Vanessa and Joshua B

We had to be asleep first with our backs to the audience.  Then we had to suddenly wake up and turn around and jump up and down and flap our wings. We were really excited about being a bat because it was lots of fun. We liked acting for our mums and dads and our brothers and sisters and the other classes.

   The Monkeys:  Clarice, Jemma, Courtney, Joshua S,    Tyson M and Jake

We  liked being the monkeys. The costumes were good.  We liked having a mask and a tail to wear.  When everyone sang 'Jungle Disco' we got to do our own disco dance. Courtney, Joshua and Tyson liked pretending to swing on the vines.  Jemma and Jake liked scratching like a monkey.  Clarice liked scratching under her arms and jumping in time to the music.

The Butterflies: Luke, Katisha, Nathan, Alex, Kirsty, Renae, Sam, Eden W, Jeremy, Alison, Karlia, Amy and Joel.

It was good being a butterfly because you got to flutter up the isle after the song 'Look Around'.  Most of us found someone special to say "hello" to.  We liked our costumes, especially our masks.