Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Sorry to hear that the production will not be shown (off) to the whole school, think you would have done yourselves very proud if you did. You did do yourselves proud with the first production, the second one would probably have blown everyone away. So maybe it's a good thing you're not doing it then. heh heh...
Anyway, I'm not sure what the goal behind the first intro to theatre enrichment programme was, but what I wanted the programme to accomplish was to show each of you that theatre is not all about drama. I hoped that all who participated in it would learn or at least be made aware of all the aspects of theatre in it's barest form. Hence, the idea for a production was born.
Am not completely sure how much each of you guys took away from the programme, but I truly hope that you did learn something. At the very least, the gophers learnt how annoyingly hard it is to be gophers. (at least you weren't asked to fetch coffee... then again, buying food for the rest of the monkeys during rehearsals comes pretty close)
Whatever the case may be, I was well impressed with how you little dudes pulled it together in the end.
Kudos to the directors for giving their all to getting everyone to see and perform their 'vision'.
To the producers, who did a gob-smacking job of actually being productive, and getting some amoebas off their ar**s to do some work. And for not being afraid to yell at you guys. (heehee)
The gophers, who really did so much of the leg work, and the dirty jobs. Everyone loved the invites, think the teachers really appreciated it (and the other group wished they'd thought of it too...)
Technical people, in other words, Joanna, has well earned my respect. That little peanut has an eye for what works. Take note of that one...
Costume and makeup, it looked good, it didn't clash, mission accomplished! Well done!
And the actors themselves, magnificent job! You lot were convincing and not over the top. It flowed smoothly, it was creepy, yet happy and funny... It just worked so fantastically, unbelievable man.
It always gives me so much satisfaction to see a production come to life. No matter how many times you rehearse it, the real magic only bursts onstage during the actual performance itself. (stage magic exists, and it's a powerful powerful thing)
That reason alone should make me proud to have worked with you guys, but that's not all. Every production is special, and almost all hold great memories for me, this one, this one just has the little bit extra. I couldn't have asked for a better group of girls to mentor/train/babysit, and I am so glad I didn't turn down the opportunity to do so. As individuals, you possess so much talent. When you lot get together as a group, you could probably do as well as, if not better than a proper production by the drama group in school. (do you think i'm bragging?)
So, thank you guys for the memories, and there are quite a few, and thanks for making the production one that others will regret not having seen. I urge those of you who feel like you have learnt something from this experience to continue pursuing your interest in theatre. For it is through the many roles that we play in the theatre, that we find our true selves.
Rock on amoebas!
Also, if the opportunity ever arises to put the play on again, I say go for it! and get someone to record it on dvd/video!
amoebas once dominated SCGS;
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