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THOMAS

The Lorax and The Moneybags

Based on the book by Dr Seuss

Adaptation, Music and Lyrics by Lory Lazarus
Orchestral Arrangement by Frank Sanchez
Additional music and lyrics by Mehr Mansuri

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Director - Jesse Hilford

Producer - Chantelle Brader

Musical Director - Michelle Thorne

Choreography - Nefertiti Teare

Lighting Design - Amber Molloy

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Presented by Hawkins Youth Theatre Company

Hawkins Theatre - July 2017 

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It was my pleasure to be given the opportunity to work with the Hawkins Youth Theatre Company and direct a group of 8 - 12 year olds to bring Dr Seuss' story to life. The kids were great to work with and I was very impressed by their talent and maturity. One of my favourite moments in the play was a song that the cast choreographed themselves and we kept in.

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Photography by Alex Jones

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    Hilford

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    One fateful morning, after working for a little while in production departments on various film and television projects, I decided to go for a run around the local park. It was a good run, I was setting a new personal best time up until I tripped and fell and snapped my arm. While in hospital I decided to leave working in Film and focus entirely creating theatre projects. 

    I have gone on to direct, produce and Stage Manage different performances across Auckland.

    I am always on the look out for my next project.

    Jesse

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