The most difficult Za Cui Diao

I had my 2nd singing lesson this evening. During the first lesson, teacher told us many theories and histories about chinese opera singing, etc. I almost fell asleep because I prefer practical than theory...in other words, I like activities than just listening.

This afternoon, teacher taught us how to sing shao jiang hai's song. This is the most difficult za cui diao I have ever encountered. The notes vary a lot and I don't even know how to read them...LOL...

Challenging indeed...but I will try my best to master this song...because I like za cui diao very much....MX, XJ and K....we shall work hard together....

Opera Sharing Session

I went to ML's house to watch some opera vcds. I was very curious to find out more about Taka cos I have not watched their perf before. So, I asked MX to bring Koju's show. This show is about two thieves, one was good and the other one steals for wealth (Koju's role). However, Koju turns over a new leaf in the end. I like this show very much cos Koju is very handsome and seductive...haha...

During the session, ML was very nice to cook us some noodles. I enjoyed watching and eating at the same time. We also watched a Tw show on the moth's cave. This troupe is very creative and daring to try out such performance. The results is good. I also enjoyed watching.
Before we went off, we also took some pictures of BoBo. This was the first time I took pictures with this KH baby. Haha...luckily, he's willing to take with me...


This is BoBo, the KH baby...BoBo says,"See my stylo mylo wrist band?"

BoBo says,"I'm getting ready. Where 's my owner?"

BoBo says, "Here she is...Don't block my view!"

BoBo says, "Good, that's the pose I want!"

MX, "...................."

Malay Dance Performance

A primary school from Nanjing came to my school for an exchange program from Monday. We had to put up a dance item so we did a malay dance on Monday. We had performed this Malay dance last year but we had forgotten the steps. So, we went back every Sat to practise on the dance and this really took up most of our precious time on Sat morning. Despite all the troubles, I find it very fun and relaxing...

My friend hasn't sent me the photo taken that day and I shall post up next time....

Performance Season is over

YEAH! Finally, the performance season is over...We can rest at least one week...hahaha...

This time round, we still have to practise and rehearse a few shows despite having a long break. However, it's good because we get to truly learn and improve ourselves. I don't like to rush for performances as I didn't learn much out of it.

Kh is going to publish a book so some of us may have to help out in this area. We still go Kh for our classes and practices. Thanks to leader and friends for giving me opportunties and encouraging me to go for a challenging role. Though the show may not be staged so fast, it's a good thing that I can have more time to master it. I look forward to all my practices and I prefer leader to teach me personally...Haha...I get to learn more from one to one coaching. Maybe I'm slower. I'm a kinesthetic and visual learner. I need to move and talk about it before I can learn anything...haha...

Before all those continuous rehearsals, I need to go shopping!

Sat's Performance

Kh is going to stage a performance on 3 Families this coming Sat. Though I am not acting in this show, I have to help out on Sat. I like this show because it's very funny at some parts. I hope I will get a chance to watch it on Sat.

Kh is going to have a long break after Sat's performance. I'm very happy cos I can rest at home. However, I still have to memorise the scripts and practise my movements during the long break. According to leader, we're going to stage many shows after the break...

I hope I can manage cos I'm not very confident. I'm afraid of my panting problem, my facial expressions and my movements. I am always not able to bring out the emotions of the character...sigh...I'm always not able to pose nicely...hahaha... However, I'm grateful that I am given such opportunities to learn. Many thanks to my friends in kh, who have given me much support and help. Whenever I don't know, they are always very approachable. I can also learn many things from them.

I appreciate the long break...

Performance: Bloodshed

We had just finished our performance at Woodlands CC. I remembered I acted this show many years ago. At that time, I acted as a palace maid and that was the first time I went to Victoria Threate to perform. One unforgettable incident was I burned my make up box in the make up room. (LOL)

This time round, I acted as a soldier. I always feel uncomfortable when I act male roles because I tend to behave like a girl. The above picture will explain better....hahaha...

Long Time no Blog

It's such a long time that I last blogged. I will put up the pictures that were taken these few months since I returned to kh.

This is the first show that I acted when I returned to kh. I was very stressed up cos we performed this show at drama centre. Furthermore, I was still adapting to kh since I have not touched opera for many years.

This is a happy experience for me. My first time to Drama Centre. It was very cold at the backstage. We tried to take candid shots and made funny faces. I think my makeup was very nice cos it's done by k.



This is the first show after my customary. I was super stressed up due to lack of practices and my stamina has not recovered after my wedding. Leader and my kh friends were still worried for me a few days before the actual performance. I tend to pant a lot and I could not reach the high notes.

Luckily, it was over. I was sabotaged by the mic. Imagine the audience could not hear me at all (I caused them to watch pantomime). Maybe I was not sabotaged. It was all because of my soft voice. Though I did not do well for this show, I was glad that I gained some experience. My target is to gain as much as experience now and work on my acting skill. I will take up whatever role given to me as long as I can go on stage to learn.

This is the recent show. I was very excited when leader offered me this role. I acted this character once donkey years ago. I like this character very much cos she is very lively. This was also the first show that I learned when I first joined kh. I remembered my makeup and hairdo were terrible plus horrible. Mx couldn't stand me and decided to do a makeover for me. Hahaha...

After so many years, I acted the same role. I was still bothered about my panting problem. Leader and friends were still worried. Hahaha...I tried to control my diet a week before the actual performance and I was still coughing non-stop at the backtage.

Luckily it turned out to be fine despite looking like a kitchen maid. I felt that I was better than 7 years ago. I was more lively and my movements were slightly better. Of course I have my own secret weapon to help me....(shall not elaborate on this)......

Hopefully we can act this show again. I will want to improve some more.

Next Sat is another performance. Though I'm taking up a small role, I still look forward cos this is my fav show. I like the couple characters in this show (Somemore acted by pple who I like).