Surrey School Students Deliver Inspiring Disney Performance

Published on isbi School News dated Friday 31st of March 2023

Lower School students, teachers and parents at ACS International School Cobham put on a dazzling performance of Moana; a musical theatre adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film, bringing the adventures of Moana and her journey to life onstage.

Every year, ACS Cobham produces professional-quality theatre productions in its 500 seat state-of-the-art auditorium. This week, the school came together to produce a show-stopping performance, which emphasised the importance of fighting for what we believe is right.

The Moana cast featured nearly 70 students from Grades 1 – 5, with direction led by ACS staff. Behind the scenes, parents, teachers and other members of the school community ran stage management and lighting, and assisted with set design, costume design and hair and makeup.

Some of the Lower School cast members commented:

"My favourite part if performing because you have worked hard and then you can finally do it"

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"I will remeber that in Moana we made a loving school community"

ACS Cobham is home to over 60 different nationalities and the school is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive community. Moana was chosen because of the many opportunities available for each child to perform and for its storyline, which champions international-mindedness, self-belief and perseverance.