my journal entries (2)
October 2, 2009
Finally! The play was finished! No more waiting for members to arrive for practices, no more “Cut!”-ing and reminding, no more sacrificial meals, no more bothering about the set and the costumes, no more worries about how everything would end up and how our efforts would pay off. And fortunately, it did end well. No written exam for this subject means satisfied spectators right? Well then all is well that ends well
Finding out that we would have a play, I had mixed emotions rising then. I never really hoped for group-dependent activities since I am not used to entrusting my grades with others, but then, the thought of the drama itself is just so thrilling. When I was first chosen as the director, there was reluctance in me. Different thoughts came flooding my mind and none was pretty…”These guys would never take this seriously, we’re doomed!” “Gosh, this is one big responsibility. What a bummer!” “Hey I’m a transferee, they are never going to listen to me”… but then again, there were people like ate Emz, Yhanie, and ate Nanette who gave me their trust and believed in my capabilities, right from the start. And so I did too. I assumed the position as the director and in return, trusted the actors, my classmates, with as much trust as they gave me. There were times were I just couldn’t help but be strict for them to take the practice seriously. And believe me, it was such a relief to see the effort that they were giving… that indeed; they were listening and trying their best. Take note, almost everyone from class was the shy type, especially our lead character, played by our only men. So it wasn’t easy, to act on that stage and I am very proud of every single one of them.
My morning started with a jump out of bed, after an almost sleepless night. There were just so many things to worry about, especially the set as it wasn’t finished last night. I didn’t know that we were only allowed to stay in school until 9 p.m. and we just ran out of time for preparation. Everyone was exhausted with carrying heavy stuffs here and there, pulling this and that, and we didn’t even have a proper formal practice that night. Though, I did like the pacing during that informal practice- there was little energy left within each of us and that made the actors talk slowly. Ha-ha-ha. I wish they had that pacing this morning. Not to mention the power point presentation which almost put us into trouble. Good thing Rix was there to lend a hand. But I really did not like the part where there was the impromptu intro effect from the director. I totally looked like a mess, as I always do when I get busy, so I really wasn’t planning to go in fornt or what. Anyway, we were able to get through it. and then of course there were lapses and minor mistakes like with Noemi blocking, Cheng forgetting her line, Von talking too fast, Anthony in the wrong position at the end part, some props being misplaced, but still, the play went well.
Putting everything in consideration, at first, most of us were complaining about this kind of activity from a minor subject. “Sobra pa sa major” is what I always hear, and somehow, I have to agree with it. Especially for me, since I had the biggest responsibility. But now, after all is said and done, I believe none of us from the class would want to do otherwise if given the choice. For this drama presentation gave us more than just our grades, but it provided us with an avenue to improve each f our own confidence and allows further personal growth. But above
