The Mourning After
(1995)

 
HOW IT ALL BEGAN…
The Communications Ministry had a 3-year project commencing in 1993 with the theme ‘Give Feet to the Gospel’.  In 1994, it was ‘Give Wings to the Gospel’.  And then came ‘The Year We Make Contact’ – the theme for 1995
It was in one of those meetings (planning for 1995) that an idea to do something different came about. Following that, someone suggested that we do a play on the breakdown of values.

In due time, the idea developed further and soon, the idea for a massive production on an Archdiocesan level came into existence.
 

The Thought Process It was evident that there was a need to highlight some social issues to youths in our parish in a way that they would accept and understand. The play was considered to be one of the mediums that was “youth friendly” and hence the project.
The Goal To create awareness in society especially amongst the youths on the need to uphold values.
The Planning All were part-timers, so planning took 6 months to a year. The committee, formed by the youths, was assisted by BEC Melawati as consultants and collaborators.
Play Rehearsals Rehearsals ran for almost 8 months, every Sunday and increased to twice a week nearing the date of show.
Promotions Intensive promotions were carried out in almost all churches in Kuala Lumpur for almost 6 weeks, greatly helped by Bec Melawati.
Consumerism, abortion, peer pressure are some of the issues we decided to highlight.
But we certainly never expected to end up like this:
From a kindergarten stage to a KBN set-up;
From a minor group of volunteers to a cast and crew
of 70-plus (young and not so young);
For all the long hours and all the late nights;
For all the sweat and sacrifices;
And it all began at that meeting many, many months ago....
The Actual Night

Attendence for the first 2 nights was around 60-70% but got better and on the last night – full house. A cross section of people came to watch. With all members being amateurs they were impressed with the production. Many congratulated and wished us well.
 
 

The Celebration Party

As thanksgiving to the entire cast and crew, they were treated to a party at Paul K’s house.
A great way to say thanks to all!

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