Wednesday, March 16, 2011 3:54 AM
Do You Hear The People Sing?
Do You Hear The People Sing?
Lost in the valley of the night
It is the music of a people who are climbing to the light
For the wretched of the earth
There is a flame that never dies
Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise!
The Les Miserables Play was a success! I was expecting it to be a fail because of the limited days of practice, but thru God's grace, it was successful! Thank God! We even recieved a standing ovation. Can you believe that? We only had limited days of practice but we recieved a standing ovation! What more could we ask for? Bravo, bravo!
I've never thought I'd say this but I want to do the play all over again. In the first months of thorough practices, I thought the play was going to be a disaster because no one was cooperating, but in the last days of practices, I knew in my heart that it would be a success.
I'm really going to miss the play practices. I think the play practices are what made all of us closer. I definitely think it's because all of us had to work hard together to be able to accomplish something beautiful.
The play has molded us to become better people. We're more disciplined now, all thanks to Ms. Jeni and especially to Ms. Annie. Ms. Annie's strictness has made us more responsible. I'm actually going to miss Ms. Annie especially with all her hilarious comments. No matter how strict she is, I just can't seem to take her seriously! I hope she doesn't stumble upon my blog!
You might think I'm crazy but I'm going to miss the "being stressed and being rushed days". Being stressed and being rushed every time during the play practices are also character molders. It definitely made us move in a very fast pace.
I'm going to miss the chaotic backstage especially in the green room where all the girls are dressing and making themselves up super fast. I'm also really going to miss eating in TNT, Dunkin' Donuts, and Jollibee. Eating in those fastfood chains gives me the feeling that I'm a person on-the-go for something really important. I miss those days...
I feel sorry for all the people who weren't fortunate enough to witness our oh-so beautiful play. I know for sure that they would have gasped at the splendor of the Erdkinder acting and singing skills. The main roles were like professional actors and singers! Not only the main roles actually, also the secondary roles and everyone else!
In the days before the play, I was sick with sore throat and colds. I thought I wouldn't be able to join the play because I missed the final practice before the play! I was so sad because I wanted to be part of something that would be forever kept in our hearts as wonderful memories. But on the day of the play, and I know to this day that it was the work of God's hands, my sore throat and colds healed! Oh, how great is our God!
I was really sad at the last days of practices. I knew I was going to miss the play and everything else that's related to it very, very much. I was so touched by how beautiful Act 2 was. All the scenes make you want to cry. All the actors portray their roles very well. They express their character's feelings beautifully.
I was especially sad, but at the same time happy at the end of the play. When we were singing the finale song already, I felt like I was going to cry because the lyrics of Do You Hear The People Sing are so beautiful. I was sad because that's it, the play's over, but at the same time euphoric when I saw the entire audience applauding very loudly. That's when I knew our hard work paid off.
I really thank Ms. Annie, Mr. Dan, Mr. Manuel, Mr. Chris, Ms. Jeni, all the teachers, and all the props men for persevering with us. I thank them for not giving up and for being optimistic all the time even though the play looked hopeless.
Of course, God is who we should thank the most. This play has showed all of us that God is really great. Without Him, none of this would be possible. Thank You again Lord! :)