The Musical - Part 1

I always loved musicals.  Back in KL, every Easter or Christmas, I would look out for musicals organized by the local churches and make my way there rain or shine.  But personally I have never involved in any of the productions.  I missed the opportunity twice to participate in the local church musicals due to distance and pregnancy.

Two years ago the idea of organizing a musical was birthed at the LCEC planning retreat.  I was excited when I heard about it but did not take any further step.  This musical was meant for the youth and I am way past my youthful years.  Yes, have to admit I am aging gracefully (I hope). 

So, when I was approached to take up one of the roles I was thrilled.  I gladly accepted it without knowing the storm which followed.  For months, I waited for the script but there was no sign of it.  Found out later that the script was written by a professional scriptwriter in Sri Lanka.  Hubby passed me the outline of the script after pestering him for weeks.  The delay in script written was the first storm.

Soon, I was hit by the second wave.  There were some hiccups in getting the church members to be involved in this musical.  There weren’t many casts in fact, yet not many are willing to sacrifice their time for this cause. 

The third storm swept us as quickly as the second.  The youth encountered problem with the choreography for the dance movement for the songs.  Finally, a dance studio was contacted and they had agreed to conduct 10 sessions of dance practices with the youth.

Up to this point, the excitement was gone and all that was left is disappointment, discouragement and many unresolved issues. 

When the script was finally completed, the light of hope was rekindled.  To my horror, that only leads to the next hurricane.  The director of the musical was reluctant to move on from there due to personal reasons. 

We were all left alone like a sheep without its shepherd.  I was all ready to walk away and throw in the towel.  The only reason that kept me there is because of the youth – they have spent countless hours and energy and effort in practicing for the musical.  How could we disappoint them just like that?!!  Hubby was ready to write a letter of apology to call off the entire project.     

... To be continued

Scene 1: The Wedding

Scene 3: Mom and child Dianne

Scene 4: The Party

Scene 5: Mom and Dianne

Scene 6: The office

Scene 6: Michael and young adult Dianne

Scene 6: The song 'People need the Lord'

Scene 6: Shaun and Jennifer

Scene 8: Michael and Dianne