DIRECTING
Being assistant director , I was involved in a lot of the creative process . As a team , we had meetings where we talked about ideas for particular scenes . For example , the final puppet scene when the Trojans were attacked by Greeks from the wooden horse needed a lot of coordination with movement , singing and props . We even had to improvise using mic stands as swords !
The cast were drawn from Year 10 and the Lower Sixth , and working with two year groups , two years apart , was tough . As time passed , we all became closer , but to begin with it was a real challenge trying to grab everyone ’ s attention . Eventually we resorted to makeshift military drills where actors had to assemble swiftly into straight lines after some directorial yelling . It was pretty effective !
I ’ d have to say the best part was the final dress rehearsal before the first night . Watching everything come together after six months of hard work was such an amazing moment . I felt so proud of our cast . It really was a unique opportunity working with them . Given the opportunity , I think everyone should try to be in a play at least once at Sevenoaks .
Faith Suh-Yoon Park , Lower Sixth
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