‘Curtains’ shines light on SCIS students
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IN the words of Detective Frank Cioffi, “Putting on a musical has got to be the most fulfilling thing a person could ever hope to do!” And the 70 middle and high school students of Shanghai Community International School involved in this year’s musical production of “Curtains” would agree!
The show brought a little Broadway to SCIS Pudong with impressive singing, exciting orchestration, large dance numbers, snappy one-liners, and playful costumes, not to mention a good murder mystery to round out the spectacle. The production reflects months of rehearsal time that many entered as students but emerged from as poignant singers, dynamic dancers, hilarious stage personalities, dedicated choreographers, visionary makeup artists, professional-level players, and supportive friends.
Indeed, the performance that was shared onstage is quite an accomplishment of skill and creativity. But also take stock of the, dare I say, “behind the scenes” achievements made while preparing a large show like “Curtains.” Students not only gained the satisfaction of honing their acting craft and musical chops through their individual roles, but also practiced collaboration, creative problem solving, overcoming nerves, self-discipline and initiative, and ensemble trust. I could not be more proud or more confident in the value of what students have accomplished as performers and as people. The tunes may be stuck in our heads for a few weeks, but the memories and lessons, I hope, will last a lifetime.
“Curtains” was directed by SCIS Pudong drama and choir teacher Katharine Enoch. The pit orchestra was directed by Mark Miller and conducted by Jessica Miller. Technical direction was Aleksa Moss with sound by Barry Johnson, lights by Arien Tan, and scenery by Mark Thomas.
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