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Posted Friday, April 05, 2013 // 2:33 pm
Head above the waters
 I stuck with them for their warm-ups and full-runs and they blew my mind. When I saw their final rehearsal, it was like the 3rd or 4th time I've seen it because I go back to see them so freaking frequently. Well the first time I saw the piece... They shown so much potential but they had such a hard time grasp the fact that they can do so much more. It was rather sad to see them disacknowledge their abundant amount of talent. They gave a pretty surface performance which didn't have a huge impact onto me. But that was the very first time I've saw it and I just told myself that there is time and the piece is hardly even finished yet. What I've saw was simply a glimpse of what they have to offer on the stage. Perhaps they might even change scripts like how we did two years ago because annoying schools stole our scripts and we blocked for nothing. #bitter The second time I went back, I managed to see the entire piece all blocked and memorised. I can't remember whether they had their sets already but I don't think so. It made an impact, at the very least, and I was super impressed because the whole cast have the movements all down and the lines all memorised. But the emotions was yet to be explored. I still remained silent because for some reason I chose to trust the instructor whom I now realised probably wouldn't have touch on characterisation until the VERY end. I was slightly worried but then again, I think they still had more than a month or so to go. Things might still turn around. The third time was when Mitch went back and naturally the SYF 2011 tried to head back, me no exception. They had two more weeks to go but the piece remained the same as I saw it the second time, just this time with props. Mitch being Mitch pointed that out and started on some hardcore characterisation on them. They were really attentive and quiet which was quite unsettling because you don't know whether they stay silent because they don't like the comments and therefore won't listen to them or because they are trying to memorise his criticism with good grace. But I could tell that everybody knew they still have so much more to dive into before heading for the stage. They all looked so stressed it broke my heart. I wanted to shake them and tell them to calm down and everything will be fine but they are facing with so much more uncertainties than when I went for SYF back in 2011. Back in 2011, we entered the competition completely fearless and tough because there was no expectations and no bars to be met with, so even if we fail, it would only be affecting the people within our cast and crew. We fought our way to clinch a Gold because we wanted to prove to everyone, and possibly ourselves, that we are good enough and that we are strong enough, that we are a force to be reckoned with. But the batch in 2013 need to hold up that reputation and maintain the bar that is now set at a pretty prominent spot that only serves to stress and burden. I could not say I know what they are feeling because it is very obviously different. But I would have to say, that they kicked ass. The performance was flawless as compare to us back in 2011. The lighting came in on time, the sound was on que, the actors brought depth and truth into each of their characters along with fantastic enunciation that just brought tears into my eyes. I got to witness their final full-run rehearsal and rushed through my tiny critiques for them, mainly focusing on their expressions and voice, and they took them in completely. They did EVERYTHING right and it was a dream to watch them on stage. I was genuinely shaking when the curtain closed for them and when the clock began to countdown on the final minute but they were so good. I keep gripping on Si Ai's hand mouthing "MY EMOTIONS" in the dark. She just kept shushing me cause she wants to watch (This is why you should skip school so you don't miss out on the rehearsals >:D). I actually told myself to be nice prior to heading to the location because I know how karma is a bitch and I cannot curse myself or the club before they even perform. I told myself: Before the performanceA: Man I hope the other schools are mediocre.I was genuinely wishing that and my prayers were answered. Nah, we were just competing in a different group of school and the benchmark was a little lower for us to stand out. I was so proud and happy and excited for their success, I just want to scream my joy at each and everyone of them if allowed. Labels: drama, my drama juniors are cute, syf drama |