Practice 1

Thursday (18/11/2010)

a) Props.
• Some props were almost ready and so the kids tried out if they are suitable for performance. The props were partially made by the kids and touched up by me. Among: the crocodile cap mask, the Dumbo elephant cap mask, the octopus cap mask, the crocodile cloak, the octopus tentacles suit, Captain Hook’s hook and also his long sword.

b) Practice 1: “Peter Pan Saves The Day”
• After practicing dances in small groups, we are almost ready to combine the whole dances into a musical drama. Due to the stage condition and not many microphones available, I would probably be the Narrator for the Performance Day.
• The dance was quite good but getting the kids to be at their positions promptly is what takes a lot of training and time especially a few younger kids. However, with practice; they got better. Anyone who overcomes the stage fear would be a step more successful and confident……I believe. 
c) Peacock colouring.
As we had another 25 minutes remaining, the kids continued with their Peacock colouring sheet. Meanwhile, I got the kids to come forward individually to make the unfinished props.

d) The Casts:
Following are the casts for our musical performance.
a) Zhi Feng as Superman. b) Zhe Qing as Princess Tiger Lily.
c) Kwong Yong as Batman. d) Xing Tong as Cinderella.
e) Yun Xin as Dumbo. e) Yee Xuan as Snow White.
f) Wee Hong as Michael Jackson. g) Chia Yen as Minnie Mouse.
h) Qian Joe as Captain Hook. i) Xiang Wei as Mr. Smee.
j) Soon Yu as pirate 2. k) Zheng Yuan as the crocodile.
l) Jun Yu as the octopus. m) Chun Kit as Peter pan.
n) Natalie as Tinker Bell. o) Shawn as John Darling.
The story created by the class goes like this:
“It’s Peter Pan’s birthday and his friends in Disneyland are throwing him a surprise birthday party. Peter is on his way to Disneyland. Meanwhile his DISNEY friends are practising the performances. Suddenly, Captain Hook and pirates barge in hunting for Peter Pan. Feeling disappointed, he kidnaps DISNEY friends and all go aboard his Pirate Ship. Meanwhile, the hungry crocodile and octopus gets excited swimming in the creek….waiting for food! Luckily, Peter Pan comes in time to rescue his DISNEY friends. They battle and of course, the 3 pirates fall into the creek making the crocodile and octopus very happy! Everyone gathers around Peter Pan thanking their hero!”