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A Dramatic Morning!

6/28/2016

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Seeing everybody’s hard work combined into a dramatized climax at the end of term is surely nothing short of memorable and sensational.
 
Our annual Drama Show “Drama Fiesta” was successfully held this morning in our school hall with different teams performing live or in videos; rehearsed or improvised. I was well aware that these teams had been struggling with so many clashes of schedules that limited their rehearsal time and that the extreme over-booking of the hall had made it impossible for these young performers to have perfectly readied themselves before their real performances. However, the effort from students and teachers gave a much bigger impact than anything else. I was especially moved by seeing students, whose English grades might not be sparkling, having the chance to express themselves and have fun on the stage.
 
We did not have a long programme this morning, yet each show left a great impression in me. Mr Richard’s directed play “Who Is Your Neighbour” sent a strong message on equality between people of different origins; Mr Ching’s award-winning work “Why Can’t You Do It Yourself” was very relevant to students these days who might be over-relying on housemaids; the junior video “Snow Bright and the Seven Sumos” was very wittily made and humorously delivered while the recorded winning performance of our Thematic Group Speaking work “I’m a Hero” showed great voice performance and literary knowledge of our senior boys; what impressed me the most was however the improvised drama competition for the P.6 classes. Who the winners were was not important at all when we could see how much quality improvisation the boys could come up with in 10 mins. Each improvised story was structured thoughtfully and some even had a strong moral behind. The performers certainly had a good time with the much entertained audience.
 
Here, I would love to thank several parties: our drama coaches for their very hard work these months, Mrs Ho for organizing this event, our video making teams for the great clips, Ms Jessie (YWC) for her visit and support, all other teaching members who had offered help in different ways in the process of building our drama curriculum, and certainly, Headmistress Mrs Lam for joining the show with the children.

Yes, the show's over, but the memory stays with you, especially when you see their dramatic faces, on and off stage.

H C Lee (Dr)
Panel Chair

p.s. Check out the snapshots of the exciting event at our gallery.

9 Comments
Tom Kwok
6/28/2016 09:36:09 pm

I had a wonderful time performing this morning. I think that performing in the Drama Fiesta is the best way to show our dramatic side. And for the audience, it is the best way to relax and have a funny time. I found huge difference in the few times I have performed this play on stage. This time I really saw the huge crowd in front of me! It was so nerve-wracking but so fun!


I would like to Mr Ching for giving me a chance to perform in this brilliant group. I did not only enjoy performing myself but also with my funny and playful teammates. All those funny little things we experienced in training and your complete difference in the plays and the normal school life will never be forgotten. :)

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Daniel Cheng
6/28/2016 09:52:55 pm

This is a really memorable chance for me to perform in front of our classmates.This is my second time performing in the Drama Fiesta .Thanks to Mr Ching and Dr. Lee for letting me to join the the drama team.I hope that I can join the drama team next year.I LOVE DRAMA





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Jonathan Chan
6/28/2016 09:57:55 pm

I always wanted to become an actor. When I first watch a drama show on stage, I was laughing so hard that snot came out of my nose. Since then, drama has become one of my favourite activities to do.

I was invited to the school's drama team when I was primary 4. We practiced almost every day in a week and I knew that being an actor was not easy at all. It was tiring and exhausting. But I did not gave up.

In primary 5, Mr Ching invited me into the school's drama team again and I joined the thematic group speaking competition. We came first and it lit the candle of my heart. I work harder and harder in the drama team.

And today, at the drama fiesta, I finally had a chance to perform in front of my classmates and I am very grateful. It was really a memorable experience that we gave joy to our fellow classmates. I do feel nervous sometimes on stage because all the teachers and classmates are staring at me. But I feel more confident each time I perform, and I knew that this will take some time. It was really a special moment the time that I made the others laugh.

Here, I had to thank you Mr Ching for the effort he had put in for the drama show. Also, he is patient to teach us how can we act better. Next, I had to appreciate all the actors as they had done so well the whole day. I hope that Mr Ching will invite me into drama team the next year so I can improve my acting skills and do better on the stage.

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Aidan Hsu
6/29/2016 08:22:28 am

I had lots of fun performing at the drama fiesta yesterday. I was nervous at the beginning but as soon as the drama started, I was feeling more and more relaxed. Thank you Mr. Ching for all those training and practices, without you to push us to strive for excellence, we wouldn't have come this far and have the confidence to perform on stage. Once again, thank you Mr Ching and Dr Lee for giving me this wonderful experience to perform in front of a lot of my fellow classmates and teachers. Drama has become the most enjoyable activity after all. Hope I can continue to be in the drama team with my friends next year.

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Ethan Yan link
6/29/2016 07:44:40 pm

I really enjoyed performing in the Drama fiesta yesterday down to every last bit of it (even if I only had three lines and spent most of the rolling curtains and watching), although if I was a bit nervous during the first performance (which I accidentally held the mike upside down). I would like to thank firstly, Mr Ching, who trained us into shape, and improved all of our acting skills and experiences, and the English Teachers, for giving us such a wonderful opportunity to perform on stage. Again, let me thank all of the people who hepled in our Drama Team.

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mike wong
6/29/2016 07:52:41 pm

The experience yesterday was amazing! I had so much fun. Although I made some mistakes in the first performance as I was too nervous, I managed to pull myself together and did way better in the second performance. I want to thank Mr Ching and Dr Lee for giving me this precious opportunity to join the drama team. I've learnt a lot of skills during the practices. I want to give Mr Ching a big thumbs up for all the effort he had put into the drama fiesta in order to make this day a total success. I enjoyed every bit of the time I've spent on drama practices and performances and also the bit when I get to have fun with my friends. I hope I can continue to be in the drama team and have lots of fun with my friends next year.

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Johnny Chou
6/29/2016 09:18:49 pm

I figured out that I was good at doing drama when I was literally 6 years old. It is my pleasure to be one of the members in the drama team this year. I had wonderful and vigorous teammates and a funny teacher- Mr Ching.
Yesterday's Drama Fiesta was enjoyable. I learnt a lot of drama techniques during our two performances. The first time, we made a lot of mistakes that made us feel embarrassed, as we should be more professional. The second time we all tried our best and was a lot more better. I was very delighted as we brought happiness to our classmates and teachers. It is the most important thing for drama.
At last, I would sincerely thank Mr.Ching and Dr.Lee for giving m the chance to go on stage and do my favourite drama. Although I won't be participating next year, the enthusiasm of doing drama will never disappear.

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Matthew Chan
6/29/2016 09:28:23 pm

What a feast! The Drama Fiesta was really successful and as an actor, I enjoyed the event a lot! It was a nice chance for Ying Wa boys to act a play for the students.
I was quite pleased of yesterday's performances. I acted as a robot in the whole play. We got to perform to the junior boys first. The first act was not so good as there was a lot of dead air and we need to improvise. Mr Ching scolded us and told us to be better because we will be really ashamed when we perform to the senior boys like that.
I told myself to be better that time right before the play started. And sure, I made a lot of people laugh downstage and everyone performed well at last. I was really delighted that we put on a fantastic show.
I need to thank all the teacher who are responsible for the Fiesta. They have done a great job helping us backstage and helped us put on such a great show. Also, I especially need to thank Mr Ching. He had gave up so many time to watch us practice and teaching us.
I enjoyed participating in the Drama Team and I definitely want to join this team again next year. Hope I can have improvement o this aspect and act better next year!


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Anson Ng
6/29/2016 09:31:10 pm

It's the best experience for my actor life.The cooperation with my team mates was great.Acting is always my hobby,I can learn experiences from the elders.Thanks to Mr Ching for giving me a chance to perform in front of all teachers and students,I won't forget this day

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