The Musical - Part 2

Scene 1: Shaun and Jennifer with her bridesmaids

Scene 2: A solo by Dianne - On My Own

Scene 4: Michael and friends in a party

Scene 6: Young adult Dianne with her colleague

Scene 8: A duet by Dianne and Michael - You Raised Me Up

The finale

The end of man is the beginning of God.  Ever heard of this phrase before?  God miraculously brought Susanne Siegert to us, who has directed several musicals back in Germany.  The project took a new turn as she stepped in and gently guided us through every scene. 

The days of practice were no longer boring but full of laughter and enthusiasm.  We were challenged to reach greater height in our singing, dancing and acting.  Though the actual performance date was drawing nearer and we were running out of time, Susanne did not compromise in her training with us.  She took care of every single detail.

The second miracle occurred when hubby was invited to preach in another church.  He met the PIC of the Oriental Hospital after the service.  Few days later, we checked out the auditorium of the hospital and the venue of the musical was confirmed.  A special thanks to the management as we have troubled them umpteen times for the usage of the auditorium with minimum charges.  I hope our church is not black-listed for that matter.

In less than 2 weeks’ time we would be performing.  Finally, we brought in various talented people to help us with the background music, the props, the costume, the make-up and hair-do.  That is the third miracle.  In such a short time, everything falls into place.  It is definitely God’s grace (hubby says “mercy”).

Last but not least, the musical was staged and I would not hesitate to comment that was the best performance we ever had throughout our practices.  The day before was the full dress rehearsal.  But it was still in a mess.  The mics were not working properly; my singing sucked; the lighting and background sound were not switched on/turned on correctly in a few scenes; the dance routine for the Opening still lacked the enthusiasm/excitement… and etc. 

Two spectators came up to me the day after the musical and told me that they were there during the rehearsal.  After the rehearsal, they were so worried.  Indeed, we were not ready.  But that’s where we experienced the miracles – God’s divine intervention. 

All in all, we give thanks to God for a good performance.  The seed was sown and we pray that in due time people may encounter the second chance in life – a chance to live the abundance life that God has promised for all who come to Him.  That is the center theme of this musical: To know Christ and to make Him known.


p/s: All of the above photos are reproduced courtesy of Khai Chew.