Now that I've written about the sad things, I want to remember in words the happy things that happened yesterday. Of course the whole production period was filled with lots of laughs, but I think I always remember production night(s) the best.

Having a SM team that was humble and good natured. When you don't waste your energy getting/trying not to be angry, you have so much fun and ability to deliver. Although with the professionalism, I miss the snarky remarks that Fo and others would make on the cans at times.

"Clubbing" in the girls' dressing room 20 minutes before show time, music courtesy of Nessa's handphone. It was an amazing way to work off the nerves but keep the energy. I don't think I've seen another cast do the same before.

Holding on tight to Judy because she was so nervous.

Serving as a (not so still) statue a la Madame Tussuad's, with an endless stress of jovial camwhorers standing next to me while I was ironing. Shiv's "I want you too, Hong Ling" (which should have been "I want a photo with you, too" in more grammatical terms) becomes a running joke for the rest of the night. I've never been complimented like that, so of course I had to revel a little in the flattery.

The boys attempting to take slutty photos while in costume. (I'm not sure if the girls did the same in their room, seeing as I was managing the guys)

Jun Sheng and I posing for a photo then realising there wasn't a single camera in sight.

Messing with Kit's hair (and proceeding to take photos of it, of course) because none of us could figure out the right amount of gel to use, or the right hair style for that matter. Carynl gamely posing with Ivan's pastel green hairdryer.

The cast really riding on the audience's energy last night. Especially Russell, Amanda and Ivan who blossomed when faced with a full house. I had to try not to laugh too much in the wings.

This has got to be the most appreciative cast I have ever worked with. They are so vocal and sincere in their thanks, and they are the first people who have said to me, "None of this would be possible without the SMs at all, so don't try to deny it."

Ivan sending an sms at some ungodly hour wishing I was there at PPP, and being brotherly when at some point I was more nervous than the cast pre-show.

Russell and I running to embrace in The Deck, both of us being so damn happy to see someone else who shared and remembers the thrill of production. Comforting each other's wallow in post-production withdrawal - somehow no matter how many productions i do, i doubt i will ever become numb to them.

Folks, we HAVE to meet soon! Other than the potluck at Lucas' house. I asked Ivan to initiate something asap.

Taken from our facebook event:
NUS Stage presents It’s Complicated: Five Short Singapore Plays, performed by students of NUS and directed by Checkpoint Theatre’s Huzir Sulaiman. The performance takes the audience through different facets of Singapore life, laying bare its tensions and triumphs. Combining original scripts by NUS playwrights, It’s Complicated sets you thinking with its dark humour and visual austerity. Join us on an enthralling journey of power, gender, politics, and family!

Free admission. Tickets available at the door on a first-come-first-served basis 1 hour before showtime for performances at the University Cultural Centre (UCC), NUS. The audience capacity for UCC Theatre is 400.

www.nusstage.com

Hi Friends!

Christal is having a

Tis is within short bus distance of Lakeside MRT/Jurong Point! Map here, I will figure out a bus/mrt route soon!

Christine & I will be going! Please comment here/sms by Saturday evening if you would like to join us! Thanks <3

A thought-provoking medical drama peppered with humour (of varying sorts) and poignant moments.

Incentive to watch:
There are at least two girls in nurse uniforms.
Jingwei and her three-inch heels.
Fresh blood in the male-actors category, if you want new faces.
A real hospital bed in LT3.
etc

LD SENIORS, PLEASE HELP OUR JUNIORS PLUG. Esp Saturday's sales. Our competition this year is a $20 bike hike gunning for Guinness World Records

I have many words of gratitude, but this is only a touch and go, depth will come later.

Gwen & Claire - I think through Theatresque, the two of you have become people I have utmost respect (on top of utmost love) for. The sheer dedication, determination and such talent to put this whole process together without any formal training on theatre management.

Cast - Thanks for the great show, on and more importantly OFFSTAGE. You are a charismatic lot.

Crew - Without you, the performance would be lacking in so many ways. Organisation, atmosphere, etc. Kudos for your saikang, even when people don't appreciate you enough.

Jia, Xin, Shu, Fo, Lizzie, Qian - FOH would be NOTHING without you. Even though it's not your job and you have so much on your plates, you never stopped showing such initiative and willingness. And best of all your unfailing emotional support, cool-headedness which eased my anxiety.

Jian Yang - I'm sorry I turned down your (very tempting) float but thank you for the thought and always offering to carry things.

Bearers of flowers - Jia, Kuangli, Nat, Ray-Shio, Livvy, thank you for literally brightening my night with the vivid colours and soft petals. (JIA/SHU I LOVE YOUR PIE)

Hello!!

Theatresque is looking for more Front Of House helpers!

If you are interested in ushering people to their seats or selling flowers/programme booklets, please comment on this entry!! We need another 2 to 4 more people who can commit to

20th and 21st Feb (whole evening)
The Republic Cultural Centre Studio

Thank you!

PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT MY JUNIORS. =D THEY HAVE PUT IN A LOT OF EFFORT FOR THIS.

LD Exco 07/08 especially the girls and boys who haven't gone to NS: Are any of you going? I want to see you all again! Miss you muchly... We can pool resources and buy gifts/flowers if you want.

Click on the image to go to the (VERY AWESOME) site!

THREESOME: a triple-bill by Theatresque
THREE FAT VIRGINS UNASSEMBLED by Ovidia Yu
LOVE, FOOD & BABIES by Verena Tay
PROOF by David Auburn
20/21 February
$12

WE ARE DOING THIS FOR CHARITY, SO DO COME AND SPREAD THE LOVE. If you are an NY GEPper (Class of 06), many people you know are invovled in this. So you are obliged to come. If you are an LD junior, your Queen Mother imperiously commands that you come and support your seniors.

I think publicity posters are not out, when they are, I will ask for permission to put them up, so watch this space!

More details on ticketing soon, I'm in ticketing so you can leave a comment to chope a ticket.

Glutts! In case you don't see Junice's sms:
NYGG Campfire, 4th Dec (TMR NIGHT)
7.45pm-9.45pm

It's actually originally supposed to be on Friday, but Strings Ensemble is having some Night Games (as in competition kind of games, not play-play sort) tomorrow night, so the juniors have to swop Treasure Hunt with campfire.

Sms Reg if you're going! She's collating.

Hmm hmm I want to linger here, a little longer here, a little longer here with you

HAPPY SWEET EIGHTEENTH NAT!!!

Ok, to save Nat from embarrassment and the rest of you from dying of boredom/mushiness, my love letter to Nat remains private.

SAN, Chill out and have lots of fun today yep? Loves you muchly!

(and because I am somewhat emotional)

Disclaimer: Merci, to my close friends who have beeen more than supportive and understanding. For encouraging me, putting up with nonsense, buying tickets, for being apologetic that shake! tickets sold out. I hold you dear to my heart.

If you truly, sincerely want to buy an eighteen year old yours truly a birthday present, then buy a ticket to HTOHL.

There is nothing more I want than to see our immense talent, blood, sweat and tears recognised, enjoyed. It is important to my cca.

I believe acknowledgement is intangible, but those not in the know can/may/will only judge us by sales figures, audience rates. It sucks into a vicious cycle. Bad sales, low turnout last year? Then I better not go this year. (For the record, we filled 70% last year) Add that to the occasional perception that we're a bunch of HP, West-embracing exclusive wannabes.

If you can fork out $8 to buy a cake, a soft toy, half a cd to pleae me, you can definitely fork out the same amount to buy a ticket, with much higher returns.

Do not tell me if you don't intend to go. I do not need to know. Just buy. A golden ticket. To save the souls of the amazing cast, directors and crew who ahve pitched their lives to make this happen. For the souls who love drama, need it like the air you breathe.

 
Posters courtesy of Bonn!!

and the feeling's right

Cross posted from Fo which was cross posted from Claire

"10:14pm
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: ALL EX NYGH GEP KIDS
HI WORLD
Fo informs me that everyone ALREADY KNOWS ABOUT THIS except of course me but anyway I have to let Mrs Lim know who's going from our batch sooo:

NYGH GEP 10th ANNIVERSARY LUNCH(!)
28th JUNE 2008

DO YOU WANT TO GO YES YOU DO.
SIGN UP HERE, ASAP THANKS.
AND SINCE I THINK NO ONE REALLY CHECKS MY LJ PLEASE POST THIS UP ON YOU LJ AND TELL THEM TO TELL ME ASAP"

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