EDITED NEWSLETTER VOLUME 5 A.Y. 2024-2025 (3)

NEWS | VOLUME V performers and some who were stepping on stage for the first time—was a massive logistical puzzle. Trying to make it look like a seamless, magical world while everyone was still mastering their blocking was... a lot”.

Mr. DJ also added that when they had the curtain call, seeing the entire cast, staff, managers, directors, and management on stage was truly unforgettable.

“Their bows meant they had done everything right, and the crowd’s cheers proved it. I’ll always miss the mix of tears and laughter, and those final hugs knowing it would be the last time we would perform together and that there would be no more rehearsals.

That moment was incredibly special to me,” he stated.

Yeseo shared, “The most unforgettable experience was the actual performance. It was amazing everything come together. Despite all the to see challenges and stress that we went through, couldn’t believe that we we actually made it to the end.”

As the interview came to an end, Mr, Joseph shared that he was hoping that the audience realized that everyone has to be good stewards of the environment. With a smile, he also added that there is no one who is too young to make a difference.

Yeseo also added that working with the volunteers was another challenge. “Many of the volunteers that we had for the stage did not understand the show and we did not have time to train them properly. Some of the volunteers were only there because they wanted to get out of class or fulfill service learning hours, not because they actually wanted to help,” she elaborated.

While student managed the friction of logistics, the faculty leaders focused on weaving the individual efforts into a unified vision. All members of the production team and cast also found a found ways to overcome the challenges they experienced in their committees respective

“The better your artistry, the louder the advocacy’’

Mr. Joseph Asoy Director

“Honestly, it came down to the power of collaboration and the unwavering support of the entire MfG Team. I leaned heavily on the student leaders from the STAGE Club, but the "secret sauce" was our creative and technical support,”

Joseph shared.

Mr. also added that their Music Director, Sir DJ, also became one of the instruments in guiding the students through the complex making sure harmonies, the music wasn't just heard but felt.

Mr. Joseph added, “We also had the Faculty incredible Creatives Production Team who worked tirelessly behind

Lux and the scenes to make the world of Gondwana come to life. Of course, the general faculty and Principals the Deputy were so supportive of our "pull-out" requests;

their flexibility allowed the students to focus on without the production losing their academic footing. It was a total team effort—from Sir DJ’s musicality to the Production Team's logistics —we trusted the process until everything clicked.”

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