A simple “Hello” brought 24 people together and a simple “Goodbye” brought the hearts of a whole faculty as one, writing a whole new chapter in Athena’s story.
Only 2 words can sum up all that I want to say to all: “Thank You”.
Without the dedication of the cast, crew, script writer, the teachers and all who have come to support Athena in the Dramafeste, it would not have been possible for us to show others what Athena is truly made of. 6th March marked a whole new chapter for us in Dramafeste. For those who are unaware, Athena clinched 5 awards and 2 special mentions:
· Best Script
· Best Set
· Best Ensemble
· Best Supporting Actress
· Best Director
· Best dance routine
· Most straight looking gay—but don’t worry girls, he’s not!
As the saying goes台上一分钟，台下十年功 (direct translation: a minute on stage means ten years of work off stage). Well, we didn’t have the luxury of 10 years, it was only 2 weeks (and the play was roughly half an hour the last time we timed)! But having only 2 weeks to stage a performance is no small feat. This required much dedication, time and effort from everyone. And for this, I am sincerely grateful to the cast for staying in school till late for all rehearsals every day, the crew led by Linus and E-Hui for coming down to make the stunning props and Bob, our scriptwriter, for writing us this award winning script in like 5 days since we added in more characters like 2 weeks before the actual performance. I know everyone has been very busy, skipping training and CCA as well as braving the flu bug and cold virus to come down for rehearsals and prop making sessions. What could I have done without you all?!
I thank you once again for making my dream—our dream, come true, allowing Athena to shine in Dramafeste, in a way that seemed unimaginable.
This marks the start of a brand new chapter for Athena and this story will be continued by you…
Thank you once again, “it comes from the heart. My heart” quote Edward.
Yongji
