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Sunday, February 1, 2009
One more day to Orientation 2!
Hello everyone!First and foremost, congratulations to all JC1s who got into NJC! The 41st Student Council welcome you to the NJ Family!
Anyways, look forward to what is in store for you in orientation! We have a whole line up of events and activities to make your orientation "viva la vida" fun! By the way, "viva la vida" means "live the life".
Listen up to the important talks on the first day and then you can enjoy yourselves for the rest of the week!
Here's a preview of the highlight for the second day: Take a peek at the various theatres that you will join soon at the informal walk-in. Be dazzled by performances and watch your seniors dance! (if you recognise them)
Prelude
Since the beginning of time, people have occupied the entire globe, populating regions of varying climates. While some found comfort in soaring the skies, others found joy in sailing the open seas. It was only natural then that their very way of life and their cultures, varied to suit their respective regions, be it the seas, the skies or the savannah. With time, many gathered together to indulge in their common passion for theatre and Theatre City was thus born!
On the prestigious Theatre Street in Theatre City, there reigned 6 troupes – Aphrodite, Ataneer, Isador, Lycaon, Syracuse & Titan. The 6 troupes coexisted as they silently acknowledged their mutual interdependence on each other. This symbiosis, however, did not carry on for long.
It was 40 years later, that the Mayor decided to reinvent & rejuvenate Theatre Street and what better way than by having a 40th Anniversary celebrations right on Theatre Street – the grandest celebrations Theatre City would ever see, the Mayor proclaimed.
The day dawned bright and sunny, when the Mayor of Theatre City announced of his grand plans to introduce greater zest into the theatre scene by staging a brand new Le Grande Musical as the highlight of the 40th anniversary celebrations. The catch, however, was that out of the 6 major troupes, only one could be the main player in the Le Grande Musical. He called for all 6 troupes to nevertheless perform to their best and obtain the highest ratings at the end of the week long festivities.
Act 1 Scene 1
Of the entire announcement by the Mayor, all the leaders of the 6 troupes caught was that there was to be only a single main player. With that, their minds started working overtime, each thinking of how to get ahead of the other 5 troupes. AHA! They all exclaimed around the same time, we shall meet up in secret with the Mayor to make a great ‘first’ impression, and to show him that we are the best! Little did each of the 6 troupes know that they had all come knocking at the Mayor’s door around the same time.
Act 1 Scene 2
Add more zeal and zest to the theatre scene, the competition for the lead role sure did. The 6 theatres had become so ferociously competitive, each aiming to garner the greatest revenue, recognition and loyal supporters. Within a short period, the theatres has become so embroiled in the politics of the Award, that their show ratings had sunk to an all time low, and different components of each theatre were breaking away.
Act 1 Scene 3
To improve show ratings while garnering staunch supporters, the Mayor set a series of tasks and events for the 6 theatres, hoping they would realize the true value of the award – the building of inter-theatre spirit to improve show ratings generally and the building of intra-theatre spirit to create a stronger stylish and unique trait for each theatre.
Act 2 Scene 1
Through station games, the various parts of each theatre learn about the importance of the different parts that make up the theatre. While playing together, they realize the importance of teamwork and spirit! The theatres rebuild and regenerate themselves from within the addition of new personnel.
Act 2 Scene 2
Armed with their newly moulded theatres, the directors embark on tours all over the area. The theatres publicise and advertise themselves to garner a greater number of staunch supporters and to increase their popularity. Through this, they continue to build intra-theatre spirit to build up their image.
Stay tuned as the story unfolds...
“Aphrodite”, the Greek Goddess of Love herself, put a charm on the theatre of Aphrodite when it was first founded. The cast of Aphrodite now conquer the hearts of their audiences by their intense dance style and enchanting stage performances. |
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The theatre of Ataneer is known for its fierce belief in every individual’s right to freedom of expression. Born leaders of free spirits, the Ataneer troupe are gifted with the autonomy to articulate and execute what they feel is right. |
Isadorians are marked by their indomitable spirit and their strength of mind is legendary. Fierce and unyielding, the performers of Isador will endure and overcome all obstacles in the name of putting up a breathtaking show. |
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Lycaon embodies the spirit of originality. Its performers are creative and highly talented, each possessing their own unique X-factor. They are a step ahead with their resourcefulness, always meeting challenges with fresh ideas. |
Syracuse is known for its passionate performers. They are distinguished by their zealousness and enthusiasm and can always be counted upon to provide enjoyable, exciting and enlightening theatrical experiences. |
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The theatre of Titan boasts a bold performance style, which emulates the courage possessed by all Titans. With “Braveheart” as their middle name, Titans fearlessly overcome all obstacles to put up impressive shows. |