Learning Drama - Pros and Cons

Drama is a form of art that allows anyone, both individually and collectively, to express their emotions and thoughts through performance. Like any other art form, drama has its pros and cons when it comes to learning it. In this article, we will explore the advantages and disadvantages of learning drama. Learning Drama – Pros
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Who Will Bring Back This Glory

The trophies have arrived.  We’re less than a month away from the submission date.  We’re about a month to the Digital Drama Challenge.  Our students are being tested beyond this production. They have to work within the ever-changing Covid-19 restrictions It is during such challenges, such hardship, that these students will learn more about themselves,
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Scriptwriting - Who Needs A Script?

One of the most prominent filmaker of the 1930s, Frank Capra once said, “Scriptwriting is the toughest part of the whole racket… the least understood and the least noticed”  Director, Producer, and Screenwriter Sir Alfred Hitchcock said “To make a great film, you need three things: the script, the script and the script.” Scriptwriting is
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Happy Belated Teachers' Day

I said this before and I will say this again; Being an educator is not an easy feat. In 2006 since the day I was ‘thrown’ by my manager to conduct safety training for the company’s engineering staff, I have been conducting staff training across all levels. In 2009, I started conducting mobilization workshops for
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SYF 2021 Is Finally Over! Phew!

The first quarter of 2021 has been very challenging, especially when SYF (Singapore Youth Festival) is concerned. Challenging for all instructors, for the teachers, for the students and I am very sure that the organizing committee has the biggest challenge of all since they oversee all performing arts. So I think a big thank you
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Why learn Drama and Theatre?

For over 20 years I have dedicated my life to teaching the art of Drama to youths. Personally, I found fulfillment from watching these youths grow to learn and becoming a performer themselves or use the tool of drama in their endeavors and careers. I always believe theatre is not just a space of learning
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