王子復仇記
2007-11-05 01:34
2007-11-05 01:34
Say performing, perhaps that’s not exactly correct, it’s still rehearsals for me; say performing? Way too soon yet.
It’s less than 20 days away from opening night. I’m getting more nervous, and also more excited.
The rehearsal has been ongoing for almost 2 months now. The details of its passage are impossible to put into words.
Bitter? Or Sweet? Happy? Or Worry? Difficult? Or Tough…all these and more can’t even begin to describe my feelings adequately!
Per theatre performance, I am but a novice.
Per Shakespeare, I am but a Han outsider.
Per Cultural Centre Theatre, it’s my very first on its stage floor.
To act the role of Prince Huan, I am, undoubtedly, truly lucky.
I heard most theatre actors considered the role of Hamlet as the biggest challenge, and also an honor!
Oh Heavens, I’ve but my TV acting experience, such as it is, with no formal acting training, at that; it’s my theatre performance debut, and yet I’m so lucky as to play the role of Hamlet; if this is not pure luck, then what is it?
I’m not being self-deprecating; but theatre and TV performances, despite some minor similarities, are worlds apart.
Moods interpretation? Emotion expressions, Body movements and posture? Positions and placements? Acoustics technology, all these skills, (maybe should say), all these notions depart greatly from what I had learned or understood before. Truly, given the short time period, I have had problems adjusting.
Maybe, this is Heaven’s gift to me.
I’ve never attended any acting classes, or studied acting fundamentals; perhaps, ‘The Tale of the Prince's Revenge', is the start of my new chapter, a portal key.
I’ve been in the entertainment circle for almost 15 years: I’ve learned a lot, but never too much, in fact, it’s never quite enough!
Acting is like studying; learning has no boundary. Given such an opportunity to learn, to perform, what else can I say or ask for?
I would like to thank the whole cast and crew of ‘The Tale of the Prince's Revenge', especially Director Mai, (Sir Mai/Teacher Mai Qiu) and Professor He Wen Hui.
Sir Mai, your open-mindedness, your acumen, and your passion for theatre all truly moved me! To be part of your show, and afloating on cloud nine, I’m beyond ecstatic.
Professor He, your expertise and erudition on Chinese culture and Chinese language have my utmost respect! It is such an honor to have known such an esteemed teacher like you. Hmm, compared to you, I’m like a mole hill to your Taishan, a water puddle to an ocean. Haha! You taught me to discard my school bag – here it goes! Heehee!
Of course, I want to once again thank the whole troupe of cast and crew members, how to thank? Hm.. how about in my next write-up, I’ll post their names alongside their pictures, ok? Haha!
P.S. What are my feelings at performing 'The Tale of the Prince's Revenge', let me just say this: “The feelings can't be expressed or shared in words, they have to be experienced."
translator: tamaya
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