“I was truly overwhelmed after watching the play; the students all transformed into completely different personas and lived alongside the characters. I was deeply moved and couldn’t help but shed tears at their emotional performances. Through the play, perhaps they have learned many valuable lessons and aspects of life. This is truly an engaging and captivating theatrical production,” shared Ms. Le Minh Hang, a Parent.
To cultivate a fervor for acting, the Performing Arts curriculum stands as a beloved choice among TDSers, serving as a fertile ground where young talents uncover their passions. Recently, the 11Paris TDSers had the opportunity to showcase their acting abilities through the play “Two,” a piece adapted from Jim Cartwright’s original work. The play was directed and guided by Mr. Daniel McColgan, the Drama Teacher, in a completely new and challenging manner.
“Two” – a simple name for a play, yet deeply embedded within are vibrant, realistic, and meaningful stories. Each scene unfolds as a dialogue between different couples, set in the backdrop of a bar in England.
Audiences are continuously led by these couples through various life fragments, different narratives, offering intriguing perspectives on human beings and life itself. The play becomes unexpectedly profound in its final scenes, where two seemingly minor characters, the bar owners, emerge as central figures, delivering a poignant story about a lost child. A notable highlight is the authentic, emotive performances of the 11th-grade students, which moved the audience to tears, once again showcasing the talent and dedication to character portrayal, living alongside the characters of TDSers.
When asked about the feeling of embodying such a complex adult character, student Tran Bao Tram expressed, “At first, I was very scared and worried because we rarely participate in play. But thanks to rehearsals with my peers and guidance from our teacher, we learned how to immerse ourselves in the character most authentically. After the play, I also realized many special things, such as different perspectives and the uniqueness of each person’s personality, so we should respect that.”
