Bay of Plenty schools are celebrating after presenting a range of powerful performances at this year’s ShowQuest competition.
The Sir Howard Morrison Centre came alive with school spirit as student teams performed live onstage at ShowQuest, the country’s biggest student performing arts platform.
Bay of Plenty was the ninth and final region to hold the event. This year the platform returned to a live show format after hosting last year’s event solely through digital shows, an adaption to the usual programme due to Covid-19.
In the Junior section, Rotorua Intermediate took out the winning spot with their piece portraying the effects and implications of Covid-19.
In the Open section, Rotorua Lakes High School took the title with their piece about the impacts of war on innocent people.
This year Mount Maunganui Intermediate took 96 students to compete in ShowQuest, and took out second place in the junior competition.
and it’s 96 performers including a live band, backstage crew, dancers and actors placed 2nd overall in the Bay of Plenty junior division this year.
Teams were judged overall on their production, performance, movement, and theme.
Showquest Director and RQP General Manager Matt Ealand says that Showquest provides a growth opportunity for students that goes beyond developing skills in the performing arts.
