Monday, June 30, 2014

Today's Session (Mon 30 June 2014)

Hello Guys, here are the notes from today's session:

1. Too abrupt transitions (no flow)
2. No proper start and ending (goes straight into the story)
3. Concept is good.
4. Crammed as there is no proper built up.
5. Unexpected scenes
6. Confusing
7. No understanding of certain parts of the script.
8. Very negative (quite extreme)
9. Climax of the story isn't there yet.
10. Do not know the characters (Character development)
11. Lines are not there yet.
12. Opportunities for actions with the current lines
13. Too many people dying
14. 1 scene is missing from connecting Anita's suicide. anger, cyber wall.

These are the people that were casted:

Anita - Erica (Understudy:Aneesha)
Devil Anita - Beverly
Angel Anita - Jodie
Beth - Shakthi
Eunice - Alefiya
Ming - Ming Chuan
Benny - Ryan
TJ - Ray

Administrative Matters:
1. Please come early on Wednesday so that we may start and end our warm-ups earlier

2. Please be in your PE Attire / Drama Shirt + PE Shorts.
    Failure to comply with that will result in a 20-cent penalty. Proceeds will     go into our Drama Fund.

3. You are encouraged to contribute to our Drama Fund. About 1 Dollar a month from each of you. But if you are not willing to, it's fine. (Only an option, but encouraged)

Reminder: Those who have not created their Facebook Accounts please do so quickly!

Friday, June 27, 2014

SST Drama Club Update of Particulars 2014

Hey Guys, Please Fill In this form to update your particulars.

https://docs.google.com/a/s2012.sst.edu.sg/forms/d/1XEX1ErrOwkaBoNjeHNA-9UZ2JjW_BLNIHaQFjqii7Ko/viewform

Thanks!

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

2014 Drama Club Workplan & other matters

This is the spreadsheet that includes the Drama Club work plan, rehearsals in detail. I am still adding information but it is already a working spreadsheet. Now you cannot claim you didn't know of events or training sessions etc. Muahahaha!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ncU_42OoV8whwWi1kMo3HAnvFzvZ3TA34BonyNjHESU/edit?usp=sharing
I also gave everyone editing rights for a week to update your personal info. It is not going to be shared out after this. Only teachers will have access to it. Drama Club members will only get email and contact number of members. Other details the teachers will need for emergencies and to like register you for competitions.

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Session on Monday 23 June 2014

Hey Guys,

Please do remember to come on Monday 23 June 2014 from 9am-12pm for our make up workshop and brush maintenance session.

Thanks!

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Open House Dry Run

Hey guys,
We all need to stay back tomorrow for an Open house dry run. Everyone would need to be in proper attire (drama shirt and skirt/pants)[optional though since you have to wear it on Saturday]. Our costumes will need to be hanged up for showcase together with the posters. Please reply if you cannot make it. ^.^ thanks.
EXCO

Open House Dry Run (30 May 2014)

Hey guys,
We all need to stay back tomorrow for an Open house dry run. (30 May 2014) Everyone would need to be in proper attire. Our costumes will need to be hanged up for showcase together with the posters. (So please help to bring those stuff over to our booth, its booth 12) Please reply if you cannot make it. ^.^ thanks.
Timings and the place of meet will be posted up shortly after I get all the information. 

EXCO

Monday, May 26, 2014

Session: Monday 26 May 2014

Hey Guys,

What We have Discussed for the open House can be found in the Scanned Image Below.



And this is the First Version of the Duty Roster:

7.30am - 11am:
Jodie (8-10am)
Ming Chuan
Steffany
Aneesha
Taufiq
Hong Yi


11am-2pm:
Ray (11am-12.15pm, 1.30pm-2pm)
Jia Jun
Jodie (12.30pm-1pm)
Baheera
Steffany (11am till 12pm)


2pm-5pm:
Jason
Erica
Shanice
Jia Tong (3.30pm-5pm)
Angeline (try to come 3.30 onwards, maybe)

People Who Have not Signed Up: Ryan & Shakthi

People Who are unable to go: Wei Jie & Alefiya

Monday, May 19, 2014

Open House Involvement

Guys Please use the link to sign up for your involvement in the open house.
Sec 1 - Sec 3 is compulsory,
Sec 4 is optional

https://docs.google.com/a/s2012.sst.edu.sg/forms/d/1B3gKzsUG1bXiZKj_BFUGQ_RcfhHsEG4z1nWjg8mjsmM/viewform

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Discussion (14 May 2014)

Hey guys, so this is the stuff we discussed yesterday ^^
Change
1. Fun, enjoyment & memorable moments
2. Every one be focused during practice session. 100% in the moment
3. More physical activities - outdoor/indoor
4. Mutual trust to do impro work
5. Cooperation/communication
Goals
1. Public performance
2. Syf acting - distinction
3. Different genres of drama tryouts
4. 3 plays in a yr
5. Everyone experience fun inbdrama
6. Big idea overview
7. Increase enrolment
8. Experimental black box theatre
Skills
1. How to stay focused when acting
2. Learn makeup techniques
3. How to build confidence
4. Acting skills (impro work)
To add.. to the list.. goals: watch more plays + movies
Think of possible themes for school based performances like cyberbullying

Monday, March 24, 2014

Homework And Announcements Mon 24 Mar 2014

Hey Guys,

Well, here's the homework you have to do today. Finish watching

IB Instructional Video Episode 04


And its content shall be discussed on this Wednesday's session.

Have a good week ahead!

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Session on Friday

Hi All,

If you didn't know, there is a CCA session this Friday, 21 March, from 9 am to 12 pm.

There would be a potluck after the session, so bring some snacks along to share!

- EXCO

Monday, March 10, 2014

More important announcements

This is in relation to our upcoming performance for Celebrations@SST, and the prize presentation ceremony in the MORNING (Sec 2-4 involved).

1. Prize presentation ceremony
-> Leave your class at 10 for recess.
-> Be in the hall by 10.30.
-> There is no need for you to bring your bags along.
-> Shoes must be black. You should know what sort of formal looking shoes males and females put on.
-> For females, the hair rubber band should be black.
-> Neat appearance!
-> The seats have been moved up further. Beverly, take note to follow the person behind you.

2. Upcoming performance
-> All costumes to be put on and make up are to be done by 12.30.
Actors:
-> Using hair gel, push back your hair since we don't want paint to get onto the hair and the hair itself may stick to the face, making it feel uncomfortable.
-> One sponge per actor.
-> NO BARE, UNTOUCHED BY MAKE UP OR SOME COVERING SKIN TO BE REFLECTED
-> Flowers and trees to have their faces, and necks painted black, except eyes and lips.
-> Flowers and trees also need to put on black socks, both on the feet and hands.
-> Butterflies' faces and necks are to be painted white.
-> Butterflies' would need to bring their own white socks, also to cover the feet and hands.
-> If there are any words on the black socks, cover them with black paper and secure them. Applicable to trees only.
-> If there are any words on the white socks, cover then with white paper and secure them. This is for butterflies.

Others:
For the next two days: full dress rehearsal and actual performances, no one is to sit at one corner, making noise and doing nothing productive.

Currently these are the people who are to help the actors in the make up and flower headdress:
White face paint: Aleem, Wei Jie, Harindrar
Black face paint: Ming Yi, Gladys
Headdress: Erica, Alefiya

Even if your name is not listed there and you have nothing to do you can pick up a job:
1. Make sure socks are purely black or purely white for the feet and hands.
2. Put on the headdress for the flowers and secure them.
3. Help up with the make up.

Thank you all for reading. Let us do this. D-2 to performance.

Yours sincerely
Christabel
Chairperson

Friday, March 7, 2014

Announcement + Other matters

Dear All

You do not need to report to school tomorrow (Sat, 8 March) for the extra costume making session. It has been cancelled, since there are also very little people available.

There were quite a few changes in blocking. I'll update all of you on that issue soon.

Also, there has been a serious issue with the discipline, especially on the attendance issue. Please, email me, Steffany, and the teachers as soon as you can once you know you can not make it.

The emails are:
Christabel: christabel_clare_chan@s2011.sst.edu.sg
Steffany: yen_see_wai_steffany@s2012.sst.edu.sg
Mr Mark: mark_lim@sst.edu.sg
Ms Karen: karen_alexander@sst.edu.sg
Ms Christine: christine_lam@sst.edu.sg

Stop making excuses because you don't want to go for session. If you really have a legitimate reason, please email the necessary people BEFOREHAND. Additionally, do not abuse the fact that we have a lot of activities to attend to in school, and then automatically assume that you can chose to not go for CCA for issues such as tuition. Tuition is something that can be rescheduled.

In addition to emailing the teachers, Steffany and me, you must:
Remedial and school events: Just in case, please also forward it to the teacher in charge for the event.
Sick: You must produce an MC, and present it to the teacher-in-charge the next session.
Matters such as family matters (Has to be really serious): Inform the teachers, and produce a parent's letter.

Moreover, during CCA, be more dedicated and focussed. Stop wasting time. For example, when we had more time to do the costumes, quite a number of you were distracted. (Is talking that important, even if there is a lot of work to do?) Now, we have to rush the costumes, 5 days before the actual performance, and many of them are not very up to standard since we have such little time to pay attention to details.

It is five days to show time. Let us learn to stay focussed and to achieve the fruits of our labour. Everyone must do their part, not only for this performance, but for the rest of the upcoming performances that are to come.

Yours sincerely,
Christabel
Chairperson

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Important Announcement! (26 February 2014)

Before 12 March 2014, there will be a few sessions left, but some will occur on Fridays. Here is the schedule:

Technical Run & First Concert Rehearsal: Friday 28 February 2014, 2pm-5.30pm
Meet at the MPH!

Full Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday 5 Mar 2014, 2pm-5.30pm (Normal CCA: Dance Studio)
3pm for performers. (Hall)

Stand-by Rehearsals:
Friday, 7 March 2014, 2.30pm-5.30pm
Monday, 10 March 2014, 3.30pm-6.30pm
Wednesday, 12 March 2014, 2.00pm-5.30pm
These dates are tentative, but still take note of them. Be free.

Please do not be late. If you need to be excused for some reason, please email the teachers and the EXCO (Christabel & Steffany) at least 1 day before the session takes place.

Thanks
EXCO

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Homework and Anncouncements (Wed 19 Feb 2014)

Alright Guys! This is one of the first 'homeworks' of the year, and most I will be posting these up. Make sure to finish the homework!

1. Stuff to bring on next session (Mon 24 Feb 2014):
a. Paintbrushes
b. Paints (White and Black)
c. Newspapers
d. Palettes
e. Containers
f. Wire Cutters

Guess that's all for now, see you in school anytime!
And remember to report back on Monday before 3.15pm!

Here's a quote:

“I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train.” 
― Oscar WildeThe Importance of Being Earnest

Monday, February 17, 2014

CCA T-Shirts

Dear Drama Club

The CCA T-Shirts are available for order. All members are required to submit their sizes ASAP by this Wednesday.

The form is available at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gvvGUNWZ8p1aNxXf4D9eqiRBLElKoK3f-_N91YlJARk/viewform

Each T-shirt costs $13, but the school would be subsidizing $10, so you are only required to pay $3. More details on the payment later.

If you have not seen the design for the t-shirt, here it is.



Yours sincerely
Christabel
Chairperson

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Updating Our Personal Information

Dear Drama Club,

It has been a year since we have updated the personal information of everyone in our club. 

It is very important that we are able to contact you, whether it's via calls to inquire about tardiness or via email to inform you of some special task. 

Your parent's contact information is also very important. Sometimes, we might need to call or email your parents to inform them of a special event taking place in our CCA. 

All this information can be filled in at this google form here:
https://docs.google.com/a/s2013.sst.edu.sg/forms/d/1GgDFuOqJL_pSXkuWmdeldHxD-C8WxImfTUbNh4niTvg/viewform

Thank you for taking your time!

Regards,
Ray
Sec. 2 EXCO Head