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Two visually challenged recent graduates from USM, Felicia and Andrea Pui were asked to rewrite the script of Act 1. They truly showed how Christmas s

Dec 06, 2019

By Dr Ivan Filmer
Two visually challenged recent graduates from USM, Felicia and Andrea Pui were asked to rewrite the script of Act 1. They truly showed how Christmas should be celebrated from the heart and not from the visible signs around us. The play also showcased the God given talents of the 26 children even as they struggled to memorise lines and movements.

Over the weeks of preparation, the patience and love of the teachers were repeatedly challenged as they meticulously drilled the children who frequently forgot everything from one practice to the next.

The tender resolve and commitment of the parents were shown as they encouraged  their children to give their best by rescheduling time for studies, family outings and play. The intentional inclusion of physically handicapped children to play the music proved a most enduring and motivational task for the choir mistress.

The challenges of rehearsing in classrooms and private houses and then, only for the last three practices, moving on to an improvised stage twice the size they were used too, were great.

This is because CDM does not have a big hall and the church itself was used with the performing stage setup in front of the altar.

The props team lived up to expectations.  They used recycled materials (CDM had been awarded the Green Certification, the first among religious organisations in Penang).

The happy and joyful antics of the backstage crew going with the flow of the musical as they danced through scenes during the musical, even though they were not able to view the show upfront on the actual days of the event, was an entertainment itself.

The e-ticketing team who handed out 600 free e-tickets for both nights struggled as they handed out free souvenir bookmarks with an evangelising message.

Sweet candy door gifts were given to all  who came in appreciation of their attendance and support. The efforts of those at the Christmas Market stalls need mention too. They sacrificed viewing the show to man the stalls to bring the Christmas spirit through cookies, food and souvenirs. People came forward to offer their services free, like photography, make-up and technical support.

For those interested, the musical can be viewed at
http://www.facebook.com/ cdmsgarapg/videos/1175384262650386?vh =e&d=n&sfns=mo for Act 1 and http://www.facebook.com/cdmsgarapg/vi deos/427375184850481?vh=e&d=n&sfns= mo for Act 2.

 

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