All credits to Mrs. Richardson.
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"Rumors," a farce in two acts by Neil Simon, was performed on June 20th at outdoor amphitheater at YK Pao School.
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These ideas changed my mind as an actor and as a person! I value these principles deep in my heart, and I am so grateful that I got to know them at this early point of my life, because they will guide me through my future path in acting.
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It's been a life-changing summer. I mean it. A fabulous life-changing summer.
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I had a mock audition with Eric on Tuesday night and I got feedback on my monologue from him this morning.
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Play Reviews
Advocacy
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Description and Goals: I wrote an article about my experience in Drama for Enreach Education to publish on its official account. I was also the main speaker in an information session in Shanghai to talk about how Drama facilitates English learning, inspires self-growth, and embraces values of liberal arts education.
Read More"Love the art in yourself and not yourself in the art."
Konstantin Stanislavski, Russian theatre practitioner and actor
Theatre is not somewhere to merely appreciate yourself for self-gratification. It is about making a play great through collaboration. And it is about art.
1. DIrector's Notebook
A starting question for IB Theatre course and my very short response.
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About
I am Irene Chen, an IB student in Shanghai YK Pao School. Some of my favorite things, besides Drama, are watercolor painting, music, cats, TED talks, and sweet food:)
Here you can see all my personal thoughts and notes related to my experience in theatre, including class notes, acting experiences, directing experiences, play reviews, and many more.
Hope my words can inspire your path in Drama, even if just a little bit. Please leave me messages if you have any thoughts about my journal or about Drama, I would love to discuss with you!
Here you can see all my personal thoughts and notes related to my experience in theatre, including class notes, acting experiences, directing experiences, play reviews, and many more.
Hope my words can inspire your path in Drama, even if just a little bit. Please leave me messages if you have any thoughts about my journal or about Drama, I would love to discuss with you!
My Path
“Three Comedies Written by Din Xilin" with Chinese Drama Club
as WIFE in "A Blind'ed' Eye"
Jan 17, 2019“Stay With Me" with SIX:45 AE and other actors
Initiator and Director. as MARTHA DOBIE in the extract from The Children's Hour
Jan 15, 2019Emerson PreCollege Acting Program
A five-week intensive program that reflects the undergraduate acting program at Emerson College.
Jul 08, 2018"Rumors" with SSAE
as CLAIRE GANZ
Jun 21, 20182018 EdTA Young Thespian Festival
Best Overall Performance in Duologue (NQS Division) - as CATHERINE in "A View from the Bridge" by Arthur Miller; Quarter Finalist in Monologue (NQS Division) - as BABE in "Crimes of the Heart" by Beth Henley.
Mar 31, 2018"And Then They Came for Me" with SSAE
as ED'S MOTHER
Jan 31, 2018Indulge in going to plays in NYC
Plays viewed: "The Play That Goes Wrong," "The Crusade of Connor Stephens," "1984," "Miss Saigon," and the showcase by Columbia HSP's theatre class.
Jun 25, 2017"Macbeth" with SSAE
as WITCH ONE
Jun 12, 2017"Mousetrap" with the Mousetrap Theatre
as backstage staff
Jun 01, 20172017 EdTA Young Thespian Festival
Outstanding Overall Performance in Duologue (NQS Division) - as BILLIE in "Find Yourself a Nice Girl" by D.M. Larson; Semi-finalist in Monologue (NQS Division) - as ISMENE in "Antigone by Jean Anouilh.
Mar 25, 2017Partner up with Horace in acting
Mar 10, 20172016 EdTA Young Thespian Festival
Outstanding Troupe and Audience's Favorite Troupe (24hrs Theatre) - as PIRATE in "Peggy and the Pint Sized Pirate".
May 15, 20162015 EdTA Young Thespian Festival
Best Movement Award in Middle School Division - as MAUREEN.
Dec 19, 2015Join in English Drama Club in middle school
Sep 01, 2015Contact
- YK Pao School
- Shanghai, China