Bellarine Secondary College students narrowly sneaked in their production of The Addams Family last fortnight, just a week before regional Victoria was plunged back into lockdown.
Odi Evans, pictured, was among a dedicated and talented group of students “pouring their hearts out” into three shows beginning on August 14, according to senior drama teacher Melissa Di Niro.
“We were able to put on a show in the same week we came out of lockdown 6.0, which was quite intense,” she said.
“But our students rallied, and were happy to continue in any way possible.
“The first thing we had to do was hire a trailer at 7am to get the set onsite.”
Later, spookily-themed ushers including teachers, parents and Cousin Itt helped the students stage the shows adhering strictly to COVID-safe requirements in front of a limited audience.
“I just saw the joy of a group of people doing what they love,” Ms Di Niro said.
Meet Odi in this week’s My Geelong, page 10.
Luke Voogt
