DramaFest rehearsal & Script training

Hi guys,
I want you to know that this play is really an excellent opportunity to showcase your talent, whether you are into drama or not. It is also a chance you can give yourself and to challenge on what you think you cannot do, build confidence thru acting infront of an audience etc... seriously, how manyof you had a chance at acting or contributing to a big production... I am sure those who are keen to participate are those who either had experience.. or had none at all and wish they can have a chance at it.. (correct me if i'm wrong.) I was a drama teacher in charge before and even I feel that i learnt alot from each pupils' production... from lights.. to sound, props, makeup, costume, time management .. acting.. and lots of v creative ideas.. you will be sooooo overwhelm really if you look behind the scenes and see theamount ofwork they do.. and how the backstage pple are vvv important for the whole show. ;p It is an opportunity that i feel no one should let slip.. I am not saying that its going to be all fun and no pain.. all good things come with pain and sacrifices.. time is sacrificed for training.. you'll probably end up talking to yourself.. rehearsing your lines.. you will be doing so much of that, that you'll think and dream about it in bed... you'll rehearse in the loo and likely to an audience.. (your family.. they will be the best critics.) ;p You muz of coz balance this with your school work and ... come on.. you are Victorians.. I'm sureyou know what to do!

Monday 10th March
Training will be from 8am - 5pm. For those who are unable to make due to one thing or another, pls try to turn up, even if its for a couple of hours or less. This is better than not getting started at all. I'll be leaving you guys, actors alone to exchange lines in the classroom, as I'll be having a workshop. But i'll becoming around time and again to check on your progress. Pls note, that tho this sounds simple.. its vvvvvv impt as you need actions and lines from someone else and allow their energy to bounce off you. You definitely need training face to face for this. I will also personally train you on voice projection, body language and stage presence etc. The props people.. we cannot delay any longer, hence, i will be purchasing all the props we'll need for the play, together with the cardboard collected from jonathan, we'll need to start on the props. Pls bring along a clean set of clothes just incase you paint yourself, or wear a trash bag! Pls bring scissors/ penknife/ long ruler / stationery/If you have styroform boxes unwanted... pls donate as well!! ;p

March 12th, wednesday 9am - 4pm
(Auditions for leading roles will be conducted for pple who think they can take on at 10am.) We will continue w script rehearsals and i'll conduct training as stated above. Props will be made at the same time.

March 14th, friday 9am - 4pm
Hopefully by this date, we'll have some props done up for use. Actors should also bring along their costumes from home and possible props to be used for their roles. All costumes and props will be kept in the class for safeguarding in the metal cupboard.

March 17th, 19th, 21st, monday, wed, fri, immediate after sch - 4pm (Those who need lunch can go ahead and return, those who ate during recess, can start first so we dun waste time. Those who have ccas pls attend.) Rehearsal, props making, sounds (we might need to go to the recording studio to edit sounds or create sounds.. they have excellent MAC pcs there for use, we'll need the giant to record loud "FEE FI FO FUM"... and sounds made by cow ;p) I doubt you know that there is a recording studio in our school. Really cool place.

I know its going to hectic and tiring.. do help each other thru this period k. Its going to be a great success and it'll be great fun and bonding.. hmmm...i can't wait to take pictures of the whole process to update the rest of the class.. This blog is gonna be so filled!!! ;p O and for the confirmed pple... I will be getting t-shirts for you.. it'll say: VS1G2008 DramaFest and the word "CREW" at the back. Any feedback? ;p

Ok ok.. I hope youdo some real thinking on your roles and be prepared for the tough road ahead for the next month. ... I'll be handing you the scripts on fri if possible.. ya.. i think i will.. I'll likely work thru the night to give you your scripts.. hahahha..

Oh.. and plsssssss let your parents know that they are most welcome to attend the trainings with you on wed and fri during the holidays.... i will need all the help i can get... If they are available of coz. ;p I'll be sooooo glad to have some help and critics for the big show....
(Dear parents.. I soooooo hope you are reading this.. ;p)

Til then...
Mrs Melissa Lim