First Post!!

Well, June holidays were more or less useless as we tried to find inspiration by reading plays. Influenced by these scripts, we then set out to make several stories that wouldn't get past the drawing board, finally ending with the tale of Cinderella done in Chinese Opera style.

As the scriptwriter of the play, the first thing I set out to do was to go into a self-induced state of uncontrolled panic. How can I, a student whose only exposure to Chinese opera was a bilingual version of "Sun Wu Kong" seen in secondary school, possibly write a script containing the conventions of the ancient art? I've also learned that most Chinese opera performers are acrobats, having the uncanny ability to contort their bodies, throw knifes and deflect spears with their feet, making the task of writing the piece all the more difficult.

Nevertheless, I pushed onward to write a script with my sister, adding comedy, urban language and present-day references. I was delighted to hear that all these were allowed. Soon after this is done, I will meet with Saad to choreograph the few dances in the play. Wish me luck.

With much love for my dear friends who continue to support me in my time of need despite my many imperfections allowing me to survive the rest of day without getting a heart attack,
Isaac Wong