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We've made local theatre history - we're the first youth-based company to get a nomination for the ST Life! Theatre Awards (Best Ensemble, for Mad Forest).
It's all very exciting, and a wonderful pay-off for all the intense hard work we put into our shows, especially the mad, mad Mad Forest. We're up against pretty stiff competition from some great ensembles, and I'd be surprised if we actually won, but it's an honour just being nominated. Hopefully this will show the industry that there's hope for new talent in this generation.
Some of the cast seemed surprised that we got nominated, but I don't see why. Even during our run, there were a few casual whisperings of the possibility. And think about it - even those in the audience who were almost catatonic from sitting through the loooooooong and intense play were impressed by the strong ensemble energy.
I'm pretty sure that Act 2 sealed it for us - even the snorers and @#$%^& handphone-talkers in the audience were moved in that act (well, except for my mum, who didn't seem to understand any of it). More than one friend who watched commented that the climax of that act (which culminated in the singing of "Wake Up, Romanian") gave them tears and a shiver.
Working and being together so closely has really made us an Ensemble like no other I've known. Anyone looking in on us can see that immediately, and as much has been reflected to us by outsiders. We're (almost) all close friends and secrets are pretty much impossible.
Y&W - you're among my most cherished friends. I love you and am proud to be with you.
3 comments:
woo!
i think the fact that you're pursuing your passion in performing reason enough for congratulations.
x
The feeling is very much mutual, D. Love you lots and thanks for everything.
You go girl! Couldn't catch Mad Forest cos of work and stuff but I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for the next gig you guys got!
And, to just let it be known, I'm awfully jealous of you (performing and all that!), but it's a happy jealous kind of thing, you know what I mean?
Just gonna skulk off and be an audience now lol.
Go!
~Guek Hoon
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