This versatile play is written for an all girl cast. It can be staged either in a theatre with scenery, or it can be presented more simply in any other space available in the school or community building. The play provides an opportunity for girls to act their own age and gender, instead of having to overcome the difficulties of portraying adults or characters of the opposite sex. There is an option for using extras in some of the scenes.
It is easy to direct, and there are drawings in the script suggesting ways of staging the scenes. The fashion show at the end can be an elaborate scene, or simply serve to wind up the play and provide an opportunity for a curtain call.
She is a high achiever with an inquiring mind and she enjoys books. She is emotionally secure, respects the rules and is well groomed.
She is a high achieving, hardworking, emotionally secure girl who respects the rules. She is well groomed.
She is very attractive, fashion-conscious and selfish. She can afford designer clothes. She has no interest in schoolwork.
She is not very academic, and aspires to be like Finella and Kimberley. She does not have their dress sense or poise. She is very loyal and tries to be helpful.
She is very attractive. When out of school, she dresses in expensive, designer clothes and most of her focus is on this. She is intelligent, but she has no interest in school or learning anything other than her immediate interests.
She is a bossy, devious, tyrant who cannot move on from her naval career. She is irrational, and drinks too much.
She is a forthright girl who takes life as it comes. She is athletic and plays cricket. She is calm and collected, but becomes upset when she witnesses or experiences injustice. She knows exactly what she wants in life, and works hard to get it. She is well groomed.
She is a good-natured year eight pupil, who has special educational ability. She is crafty, organised and very aware of life around her. She finds life easy, but protects those who do not. She is a natural leader. She is not from a wealthy background, but is in no way affected by this, and is very comfortable with her lot in life.
She is very confident and generally aloof. She does her own thing, and does not actively seek companionship. She likes horses. She is generally rather cynical and sarcastic. She is intelligent, but not very interested in schoolwork.
She is the head girl. She is keen to be in a position of authority. She has taken advantage of the changing situation, and is building her own role by taking on Matron’s ways.
These four girls make up The Squad. They are bright, but do not stand out in a crowd. They are loyal to Freddie, and follow her without question.
