Phi Anh’s Reflections

Today’s workshop is indeed a very special session. As the dynamic duo Mr Connor and Mr Quek are away, our EXCO takes over and we the fabulous-all-the-way ACSIS enjoy the games with some extra “liberation”. I don’t think we would ever forget the very last game, which was loaded with ultra-ambiguous lines and supremely suggestive images, if you know what I mean. ACSIS has become a place where we really enjoy ourselves, while at the same time, subconsciously learn valuable lessons about being an actor.

However, the best experience today that must be mentioned is the time we, the Year 5s newbies, spent together drafting out the plans for making Dragon’s Head, the upcoming Drama Camp and the publicity for the FoA piece: “The Thwarting of the Baron Bollygrew”. Amazed always by the talent in acting of my fellow members, I was even more inspired to see their aptitude and creativity in non-acting matters. My group was so engaged in throwing out ideas that we forgot to note them down for the first few minutes of discussion. I was not in the other two groups, but I could see their serious attention and sincere enthusiasm. Even when we are tired, we still enjoy the work because we know we are contributing to the club that we truly love, the club which has apparently become an essential part of our school life.

But how to sustain this atmosphere? The day will soon come when our beloved seniors graduate. I have a strong belief that it would be no less exciting, because we know we still have our brilliant teachers, and De Zhong’s merriness, Pravin’s most entertaining lines, Chester’s hugs and kisses, and the rest of us, the coolest gang in school. Sorry, this part is a bit too emo, but I really feel it.

Yours sincerely,

Nguyen Phi Phi Anh