By Aidan Leong
“One hundred and fifty billion dollars!” exclaimed Mata Hari (Limey Chhor, 12).
Exactly how much I thought this production was worth.
Dalat Drama production once again delivered with a great play called Afraid of the Dark.
The play boasted a diverse range of real-life characters, from Mata Hari to Queen Elizabeth the First to even General Robert E. Lee. Moreover, the actors brought these characters to life with phenomenal acting and voice projection.
Jun Sheng Leow (12), a vibrant and enthusiastic actor who played the role of Admiral Gridley, describes acting on stage as “a chance to make me feel… …alive in some odd ways I can’t describe. I just like to act different from my character contrary to what people would expect about me.”
The show went on for two days, one show on Friday and two on Saturday. At first, Michael Silverstein (11), one of the main leads, said they were very nervous and tense before performing. But by the third showing, he told me they were elated and joyful—singing together even seconds before the show started.
Like the actors, the audience had great joy and laughter from the humorous moments in the show. Not only was it funny, but the story had me at the edge of my seat with multiple plot twists at the end—finally revealing the true antagonist. It had also gone smoothly, even from the tech team. A crew member, Emma Yeap (12), said, “I finally got to program the light myself. Thank goodness I didn't mess up.”
Overall, the hard work showed in their final product. The play was a blast, but it also provided something more than entertainment. In the audience, there were people from elementary to high school and many parents who all came together to watch. This show brought the community together. This is what Dalat is about.
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