When Pacific Hills Christian School presents a musical, our intention is to glorify God by the use of the gifts that He has given to us as students, staff and parents. We thank God for this opportunity to present the musical, The Prince of Egypt.

We are delighted that you have joined us to enjoy and appreciate this musical and to be thankful for the gifts and commitment

for all of those involved. Through the production of this musical and its presentations, we constantly remind ourselves of God’s goodness to us through music, drama

and dance. What special gifts He gives us to enjoy and to exercise for the blessing of others.

There are so many people involved in a musical production and we are thankful for each one of them, including those behind the scenes.

It is our continuing prayer that you will enjoy the time of fellowship as well as the musical itself and that you will be blessed by what you see and hear.

Dr E J BoycePrincipal

The Prince of Egypt follows the story of Moses from his birth into slavery in Egypt, his adoption by the royal family of Egypt and his call from God to rescue the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and to lead them to the Promised Land.

The Prince of Egypt has been an incredibly exciting project. Using the songs from the DreamWorks cartoon as a base, the

show has involved immersing ourselves in the Biblical account of Moses’ journey, writing and orchestrating six original numbers and developing a script. We have been incredibly blessed with a team of staff, parents, past

students and volunteers who have used their gifts and talents to dream and create on stage. There have been countless opportunities for us to see God’s provision including Geoff Bullock’s contribution in writing songs for the show. The production has seen 140 students from the ages of 8 to 18 working together, encouraging one another and singing and dancing their hearts out.

Moses was just an ordinary man, used by God in an extraordinary way. As he stands before a God who speaks out of a flaming bush, he asks “Who am I to appear before Pharaoh?” And “Who am I to lead the people out of Egypt?” God’s answer is clear and His message is the same today “I will be with you”. It’s never about who I am but who God is. It’s a truth that is at the core of what I believe and it is my prayer that as you take the journey with Moses, that God will also show you His amazing love and His power to Deliver Us.

Laugh, cry, dream and enjoy!

Mrs Belinda NunnDean of Curriculum

Belinda Nunn DIRECTOR

Belinda is the Dean of Curriculum at Pacific Hills and has worked at Pacific Hills since 2002. She is passionately interested in musical theatre and sees this show as the culmination of a journey that God very clearly directed.

Belinda has directed the last five Pacific Hills musicals, Annie (2003), Honk (2005), Joseph (2007), Imagine (2009) and Seussical (2011). One of the great privileges for Belinda, in directing this show, has been working not only with a magnificent staff team but also with past students from previous Pacific Hills productions who have returned to be part of the team.

Ben Yabsley-BellMUSICAL DIRECTOR & CONDUCTOR

Ben is the Pacific Hills Faculty Head Teacher of Creative Arts. He was a vocal coach and percussionist in the School’s production of Seussical (2011). Ben also conducts the School Concert Band.

Ben is amazed to see how the efforts of so many staff, students and community members have brought glory to God during the creation of this musical. To be part of the creation of The Prince of Egypt has been a humbling experience for Ben especially to see so many people working together with the one aim to glorify God.

Annette CadwalladerPRODUCER

Annette has been part of the Pacific Hills Christian School community for the past 30 years. She is Head of Junior School and oversees the School’s mission program.

Annette was instrumental in the inception of musicals at PHCS and they have since become an important part of the School’s curriculum. Prior to entering her teaching career Annette was involved professionally as a singer, dancer and choreographer in the musical comedy theatre scene in London. Annette enjoys being part of PHCS as she is able to utilise her gifts in teaching, administration and creative arts.

Jenny BarnesMUSICAL DIRECTOR (ORCHESTRA)

Jenny has been at Pacific Hills for 18 Years. This year, Jenny fulfils her role as a music teacher across Junior, Middle and Senior Schools. Jenny is enthusiastic to be part of this musical production as she has been in all the previous musicals presented by the School.

Jenny has trained as a Music and English teacher at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Jenny has a passion for piano accompanying and has accompanied many vocal groups, instrumental groups and soloists throughout her time at school and for others in the wider community. Jenny has enjoyed being part of The Prince of Egypt team and she hopes everyone will enjoy the show.

Act 1Overture Orchestra

Deliver Us (River Lullaby) Pharaoh, Yocheved, Young Miriam, Israelites, Egyptians

The Gift Hotep, Huy, Zipporah, Rameses, Moses, Egyptians

River Lullaby Reprise Miriam

All I Ever Wanted Moses, Yocheved, Young Miriam, Miriam

All I Ever Wanted Reprise Queen

Who Am I? Moses, Egyptians, Israelites

Hey Girls Sisters, Zipporah, Moses, Midianites

Heaven’s Eyes Jethro, Midianites

Burning Bush God, Moses, Chorus

Act 2Overture: The Desert Orchestra

Deliver Us Reprise Israelites

Fire By Night Moses, Zipporah, Israelites

Playing With the Big Boys Hotep, Huy, Egyptians

The Plague Moses, God, Rameses, Israelites, Egyptians

The Passover - Hurry My People Moses, God, Rameses, Israelites, Egyptians

The Passover - What have I done? Rameses, Son of Rameses

When You Believe Miriam, Zipporah, Israelites, God

Finale Moses, Israelites

SynopsisThe musical is a retelling of the story of Moses, with theatrical licence taken. The account of Moses, who led his people out of slavery in Egypt to freedom in the Promised Land, is detailed in the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The Prince of Egypt opens with Moses’ people, the Hebrews, brutally enslaved by their masters, the Egyptians. When Moses is born, his mother, yearning for a better and safer life for her son, hatches a plan to set him afloat in a basket on the Nile River just as the Queen goes down to the river. The plan works, and Moses is adopted by the royal family and raised with privilege.

In the Egyptian Court, he encounters Zipporah who is to become his future wife. But though he looks and acts Egyptian,

Moses is still a Hebrew at heart. As a young man, his true identity unexpectedly rises to reclaim him when he comes face to face with the harsh reality of his people’s enslavement.

After killing an Egyptian overseer, and being rejected by both the Egyptians and the Israelites, Moses wanders alone in the desert, questioning his purpose. Moses then rescues a family of Midianite sisters from some shepherds and is surprised to find one of them is Zipporah, who he has previously met. Moses and Zipporah are married by Jethro, Zipporah’s father in a great celebration.

Next, at the Burning Bush Moses is commissioned by God himself to confront the Egyptian Pharaoh where miracles and wonders ensue, culminating in the infamous Egyptian plagues including the final plague of death and the death of Rameses’ own son.

Then, Moses leads his people feet first into the ultimate miracle the awe-inspiring parting of the Red Sea. It’s an unlikely story of one humble man who obeys God and leads an entire people to freedom.

James Sieff | MosesThis is James’ first musical. He enjoys music and drama, and he is involved in the School Vocal Group. James has thoroughly enjoyed playing Moses in the musical.

Stephanie Raileqe | ZipporahThis is Steph’s first musical. In her free time she loves singing to children at church and eating food. She is enjoying playing the part of Zipporah and the challenges it is providing.

Callum Chandler | AaronCallum has never been very musical or theatrical. The Prince of Egypt is his first whole school musical. He has recently discovered an ability and passion for singing. Lauren Clancy | MiriamLauren has been involved in school musicals since she was nine years old; performing in Honk, Joseph and Seussical. She finds musicals to be a very rewarding experience. She is studying Music for her Higher School Certificate and enjoys singing immensely.

James Edney | HuyJames is very excited to be part of The Prince of Egypt in his first solo role. James has trained in singing, acting and Hip Hop with Dance Expression. James has previously performed as a member of the children’s cast in Packemin’s 2012 production of Oliver and the 2013 Wizard of Oz.Michael Walsh | HotepMichael has been singing and performing from a very young age. He has been involved in two musicals at Blaxland Public School, and in 2007 was a child of Anatevka in the Wesley Institute production of Fiddler on the Roof.

Yannis Low | Rameses’ SonYannis has a passion for music and performing arts. He has been singing in choirs and musicals since the age of 6. He has performed with Canto Felice, the Australian Youth Choir and the Pacific Hills production of Seussical. Matthew Hogarth | RamesesThis is Matthew’s second school musical. He played the role of a Wickersham Brother in Seussical (2011). Matthew has had previous experience in vocal group since Year 7 and musicals all through primary school.Jonathan Potter | JethroFor someone who wasn’t planning on starring in the musical, Jonathan has realised his passion and talent for performing. The Prince of Egypt is his debut performance and he is finding enjoyment in all experiences.

Ella Bricknell | QueenElla has loved singing her whole life. She did her first musical performance at the age of nine playing the narrator in the musical Aladdin. Her first Pacific Hills musical was in 2011 as a cast member in Seussical. Timothy Ghali | PharaohTim has enjoyed dramatic theatre for a long time and is doing Drama for his HSC. He is thrilled and thankful to be able to finish his final year by being involved in The Prince of Egypt. This is his first school production.Tom Dearden | GodMusic plays a massive part in Tom’s life. He has been singing ever since he can remember, and has featured in the 30th Anniversary Musical and Seussical. Tom has loved every aspect of this musical and finds the role of God a challenging and exciting one.

Taneesha Mohammed | Sister 1Taneesha has been singing since she was ten in church bands and in choirs, both within school and outside of school. She has had dancing lessons for four years. Jessica Theakston | Sister 2This is Jessica’s first musical at Pacific Hills. Jessica has always been passionate about music and has wanted to extend it to acting.Alicia Langbein | Sister 3Alicia has been involved with musicals since she was ten, when she was part of Joseph. She had a lead role in the musical Seussical as one of the Bird Girls.Ashley Sekura | Sister 4Ashley has been performing since the age of four. She started at Caper School of Performing Arts in the tiny tots class and has been on stage ever since.

Julie-Ann Mansour | YochevedJulie-Anne has been studying dance for 13 years. She is particularly passionate about ballet. She has been involved in the school’s dance group for three years and has worked teaching dance to younger students. She was involved in Imagine (2009) and Seussical (2011).Jennah Neale | Young MiriamJennah is in Year 6 and has a passion for singing. She has been a member of the school choir since Year 2. Jennah also enjoys dancing including Hiphop, Jazz, Lyrical and Contemporary. She has also studied Drama. This is Jennah’s first ever musical!

Middle School ChorusChristopher Bloom Tessa Clancy Isabella Goodman Emmaline Malani Hannah Poon

Arabella Burfield Nicholas Clegg Talitha Hanna Monique McCreanor Sharni Selzer

Bella Cabral Bethany Dearden Nikita Hay Acacia McCrindle Daena Smart

Margaux Choo Amelia Dorey Emily Horrocks Sophie McDonald Suzaan Stander

Bethany Clancy Leah Fletcher Bianca Janse Van Rensburg Jessica Meikle Sophia Tonson

Bianca Goodman Helen Lee Christian Mohammad Laith Tucci

Sophie Luker Bailey Murphy Joshua Wiggins

Tiffany Ngai Imogen Young

Phillipa O’Brien-Pounde Malachi Young

Christina O’Donnelly Naomi Young

Ellie Petschack Ryan Young

Junior School ChorusAva Assanti Darcy Dearden Ziggy Lamperts Tayla Mathieu Sara Mohammad Zoe Yung

Joshua Baker Aaron Harmeling Lilli Langton Timothy Maude Mika Selzer Charis Zacharias

Adrienne Bloom Sarah Joyce Sean Ling Emily McDonald Shakina Tonson

Alexander Childs Amelia Keith Joshua Ma Savannah Melvin Sophia Yi

Senior School ChorusJames Bayliss Jessica Duggan Chloe Garrett Grace Leung Julia Pemberton Naomi Van Leeuwen

Monica Chalmers Jeremy Duncum Thomas Hwang Maddison Mahaffie Natalie Salib Alexander Witts

Gemma Cooper Rachel Edney Emily Junor Dylan Nuttall Rebecca Spillane

Samuel Dearden Hannah Fletcher Alyssa Kanaley Joesephine Pawlicka Nicholas Taylor

Dance ChorusAlina Basden Jocelyn Chalmers Maegan Gasser Emma Geoghegan Danielle Laxen Mikayla Pike

Samantha Cai Stephanie Clegg Zoe Gasser Courtney Hilder Hayley McDonald

Orchestra

Flute: Courtney Weldon Violins: Troy Chan Bass Guitar: Jamie Watkins

Oboe/Recorder: Rebecca Robins Faith Teo Keyboard: Jenny Barnes

Jason Yip Trumpet/Flugelhorn: Zachary Mills

Andrew Wong Percussion: Katarina Atkinson

Cello: Vicky Wong Narae Kim

Saxophones: Dominic Jones Drums Alex Marr

Philip Edney Clarinets: Ivan Yip

Jane Mills Callum Meikle

French Horn/Trumpet: Simon Jones

Trombone: Isaac Bingham

Ryan Kim

Electric/Acoustic Guitar: Andrew Lack

Production TeamProducer: Drama Coaches: Vocal Coaches: Costumes: Technical Crew: Stage Manager: Sound & Lighting: Makeup: Rehearsal Pianists: Sets & Props:

AnnetteCadwallader

Anne Wilson Lauren McDougall Clare Chapman Thomas Blackwell Narelle Fletcher Steve Knight Ellie Mansfield Andrew Wong Juliana Harmeling

Lauren McDougall Justin Cox Henriette Stander Joshua Coates Gavin Neale Jenny Lewis Ivan Yip Ken Elliott

Narae Kim Philip Edney Christine Knight Rachel Coates Stage Crew: David Gleig & theCairelle Showcraft Team

Corrine Mansfield Narae Kim Stephen Hale

Director: Tracey Wiggins Emma Raven Janet Swalwell Joshua Lattouff Jessica Abbott Analyse Russell Rebecca Robins Wayne Morrison

Belinda Nunn Narae Kim Linky De Bruyn Kerry Maude Mark Swainson Andrew Tonson Terie Keough

Director’s Consultants: Annabelle Lee Bronwyn Edney Ivan Alberts Administration: Promotion: Jason Yip Stephanie Martyn

Musical Directors: Anne Wilson Kerry Maude Patricia Frost Photography/Video Kerry Maude Marie-LouiseFitzGerald

Narelle Fletcher

Ben Yabsley-Bell Philip Edney Jenny Parsons Jan Gage Gary Parsons Cheryl Hard Program Design:

Jenny Barnes Narae Kim Rebecca Robins Wayne Morrison Naomi Kroll David Bell

Lauren McDougall Tracey Wiggins Suzette Prinzloo Kaitlin Nunn

Choreography: Kaitlin Nunn Jason Mok Anne Robinson

Shelley Witt Shelley Witt Marilyn Silvester

Kaitlin Nunn Front of House: Tricia Townend

Colin Lees & Team

Production TeamProducer: Drama Coaches: Vocal Coaches: Costumes: Technical Crew: Stage Manager: Sound & Lighting: Makeup: Rehearsal Pianists: Sets & Props:

AnnetteCadwallader

Anne Wilson Lauren McDougall Clare Chapman Thomas Blackwell Narelle Fletcher Steve Knight Ellie Mansfield Andrew Wong Juliana Harmeling

Lauren McDougall Justin Cox Henriette Stander Joshua Coates Gavin Neale Jenny Lewis Ivan Yip Ken Elliott

Narae Kim Philip Edney Christine Knight Rachel Coates Stage Crew: David Gleig & theCairelle Showcraft Team

Corrine Mansfield Narae Kim Stephen Hale

Director: Tracey Wiggins Emma Raven Janet Swalwell Joshua Lattouff Jessica Abbott Analyse Russell Rebecca Robins Wayne Morrison

Belinda Nunn Narae Kim Linky De Bruyn Kerry Maude Mark Swainson Andrew Tonson Terie Keough

Director’s Consultants: Annabelle Lee Bronwyn Edney Ivan Alberts Administration: Promotion: Jason Yip Stephanie Martyn

Musical Directors: Anne Wilson Kerry Maude Patricia Frost Photography/Video Kerry Maude Marie-LouiseFitzGerald

Narelle Fletcher

Ben Yabsley-Bell Philip Edney Jenny Parsons Jan Gage Gary Parsons Cheryl Hard Program Design:

Jenny Barnes Narae Kim Rebecca Robins Wayne Morrison Naomi Kroll David Bell

Lauren McDougall Tracey Wiggins Suzette Prinzloo Kaitlin Nunn

Choreography: Kaitlin Nunn Jason Mok Anne Robinson

Shelley Witt Shelley Witt Marilyn Silvester

Kaitlin Nunn Front of House: Tricia Townend

Colin Lees & Team

AcknowledgementsThis musical includes the music from the DreamWorks animation, “The Prince of Egypt” and is performed

under an APRA AMCOS licence. Songs from the DreamWorks animation are composed by Stephen Schwartz and Hans Zimmer. Orchestration by Ellis Baker is a transcription of the soundtrack of the

animated feature film. Original songs for this musical have been composed by Geoff Bullock and include Who Am

I?, Hey Girls, The Burning Bush, Fire by Night and the Passover, The Gift and lyrics for The Burning Bush have been composed by Philip Edney. Orchestration of these original songs is

by Douglas Sham.