Chew Cher Lynn
FC 30
Last semester, Miss Irene assign us to do a CRP {creative radio programme}.It is a group work between 4 person in a group. While for this semester we are suppose to do drama play. This time we will be working in a large group n our group consist of everyone in the class.
At first, Miss Irene asks us to form 2 groups for the drama. However, we decided to work as one n we still got to produce 2 plays. Beginning it was tough as every one of us do not show much effort.
At first we came out wit many ideas and none of it really works out. There are ideas to do on "who moved my cheese", "homosexual", "caveman" and "criticize Malaysian government". Then we decided on "homosexual" n "critic Malaysian government". When the scripts for both dramas are out, we are not really satisfied with it. The first drama went on well until Miss Irene told us that FC31 is doing something similar. So we plan to change script. For the second play {critic Malaysian government}, the idea is actually given by Miss Irene and Lois wrote the scripts. The script written by Lois is not bad. But when come to acting, it doesn’t seem that interesting anymore. It’s like a bit boring and there are very few characters involve. So we plan to change script again.
For the first play, they change the original play to “Cindelala”. That is really a great idea. It is entertaining yet interesting. You can tell through the name-Cindelala. The scripts are well-planned plus Louie will be the main character-Cindelala. Henry is the director for this drama. While for the second play, we are still not doing anything yet. So we decided to come back to college to discuss on what we should do on one of the Friday. Then we discuss it with Miss Irene. Again there are many ideas from every one of us. At last, we decided to do on “World Cup Fever”. The idea is great. Suet Lynn with the help of Ruzainie and Joanne prepare the script.
During our drama practice, there are many incidents happen. There are happy and unhappy scene occurs through out the period. We argue, quarrel and stress in the practice. Though, we also enjoy the process and we do have lots of fun during the practice. At first, every one of us is not giving our 100% co-operation. But thank god we got such good leaders like Henry n Suet Lynn. They have the abilities to make us give our co-operation.
Starting, I was a nobody in the play. I mean don’t have any role till Suet Lynn give me a role as an old grandma and Louie is my husband in the play. Though it is a small role but I’m willing to do my best. Actually I feel bad because I do nothing much in the drama process. I try to help out in the props and stuff like that.
Finally the day we wait has come-the drama competition between FC30 and FC31. We come to college with all our props, clothes and all the stuff needed for the drama. Wow! We have lots of things for 20 minutes play. Thank god class is canceled. The whole morning we are busying with all the preparations for the drama. Everything go on in a mess and rush. Every one of us run here and there to get the stuff needed. At the same time, we are all so nervous. We are afraid that we might forget our lines and the play will not turn out well. I felt so touched when I see all my classmates are so unite and supportive to each other.
At about 1.30 p.m, the drama competition was about to start. Before we enter the lecture theatre where we’re suppose to perform, Louie made an announcement to all of us. He said no matter what happens, we win or we lose, it’s alright as long as we had fun through out the process. I totally agree with him. But of course we will do our best and aim for the best results. So we went in the lecture theatre after that. The first drama is from FC 31. To be honest, I start to feel worry as the first drama was not bad though I don’t really understand the story. And finally the second play is Cindelala. Though I don’t have a role in it but I hope it will succeed.
When Louie came out with his girly look, it already makes the whole theatre people laugh. And from that moment, I know it will surely turn out good. The whole Cindelala drama is totally entertaining enough and we are confident enough that we will surely win this competition against FC31. I guess the audience are impressed too. Every one act well and our dear Melvyn the fairy gay father didn’t forget his lines. During the practice he can’t memorize 1 simple line which is “I’m not the genie from Aladdin” and on that day, he can say that line pretty well. Good job! Mel!
Well our second play {World Cup Fever} is to perform second last. My role is to be an old grandma. Since I didn’t come the day before for the rehearsal as I had to go for driving test. I tried to make it but I couldn’t reach on time. I felt so bad. Forget about it! Back to our drama play, we do the play without a proper script for it and it turn out to be good. I’m so happy of that. even though we had quarrel and argue over the play and most of us never predict that this dram will win, except Ruzainie. I bet he’s positive enough to think that our drama will win. He’s quite not satisfied when Miss Irene chose Suet Lynn to be the director instead of him. But I guess he will understand why Miss Irene choose Suet Lynn. And the fact is he done a lot with the props for the drama.
After all the hard work and now the results will be out. We’re so nervous and we are holding hands while waiting for the results to be announce. The results come out with satisfaction- Cindelala is the winner and World Cup is the second runner up. I can feel the joy among us. Tears almost roll down from my eyes but I manage to control it as I don’t cry in public. However, Penguin, Meei Foon and Nicole cried. It is such a touching scene and I’m really overwhelmed at that time. Finally all the hard work is all worth it and we got 30 marks for our English assignment.
I’ve learned a lot through this drama process. The most important thing that I’ve learned is unity. Unity is really important especially when we work in a team. Every single member in the group is very important. For example, Syamsul, though he has got no role in the both play but without him doing the sound system, our drama wont succeed either. He can be a good tree actor as well. Besides that, I learn about leadership. A leader is very important in order to make things well. Though Henry and Suet Lynn might not be the perfect leader, but I believe they learn in the process too. Without them, the drama might not go on that smoothly too.
At last I would like to thank all my classmates for doing the drama well and I feel proud to be a part of FC 30. I will treasure our friendship and I wont forget the good memories we that we had. Thanks to Casyne, Gdah, Anh, Nicole, Louie, Ruzainie, Joanne, Meei Foon, Vivian, Dodo, Suet Lynn, Melvyn, Lois, Hui Xin, Cheng Kiat, Soo, Wilson, Azy, Syamsul, Yee Huei, Alesha, Andreana, Penguin, Johnson and Henry. Not to be forgotten to Miss Irene also. Thanks for the advise u gave for our drama and the ideas for the “World Cup Fever”. Thanks a lot. I love u guys.
*i got lots more to write but i really dunno how to put it into words.however,the memories tht i had in fc 30 will remain in my heart forever and ever.*
this essay is all truly written frm my heart...
i wanna say this again!!!I LOVE U GUYS FC 30!!!U GUYS CREATE MEMORIES FOR ME!!!THANKS LOADS!!!
