ANNUAL MAGAZINE - Dominican Convent School

“The Colored Museum”
CREATIVE EXPRESSION
A superb production of Love, Crime and Johannesburg,
performed in October last year by DCS Drama Students,
left the audience astonished and they couldn’t stop
singing the praises of the brilliant performance they saw.
This left the Drama Department with the huge challenge
of taking drama to yet another level.
Inspired by a documentary, Revolutionary ..., that highlighted
the trials and tribulations of African Americans during the
times of racial segregation in the US, Dramatic Arts teacher
Ms Kholopane saw to it that this year’s production was based
on what it means to be African and how Africans expressed
themselves in various ways to flaunt their African beauty, hence
Colored Museum by George C Wolfe was this year’s mainstream
production. It was a play featuring 10 vignettes that satirised the
elements of African American culture.
With only 4-5 weeks to perfect the play, a strong cast of 18 and
a production team of six were on board ready for action, as the
production needed to exceed audience expectations. This meant
that we needed teamwork and team spirit, which lead us to
sacrifice activities we usually attend to, our mid-term break, and
adding extra hours to our rehearsing schedules.
Although the input seemed to be daunting at times, as an actor,
rehearsals are to enrich and enhance your growth, not just
to act but perform. This was put to the test when the Music
Director, Mrs Kokolo, made sure that the cast not only acted but
sang with passion regardless of how one’s voice sounded, as the
acting would cover up the hiccups of the voice. However, with
a lot of fun and hardcore directing, not only was it a brilliant
performance, but the focus, the staging, sound/music and
lighting were the cherry on top for the production.
The Drama Department keeps on raising the standard. We
now all await yet another superb production in 2013 – that is not
to be missed!
“Wiz” Leaves
Audience Spellbound
Powerful magic is required for a theatrical production without
words to leave an audience speechless, yet the DCS Primary
School production, The Magical Wiz in Neverland, accomplished
just that. Audiences sat spellbound, transported to another world
as dancing animals and enchanted characters pirouetted, leapt
and tiptoed by on tiny mouse feet. The combination of complex
choreography and lavish, dreamworld costumes showcased the
Primary School's emerging talent in modern dance and ballet.
Hundreds of other students filled out a vast chorus of fanciful
creatures and characters that brought Neverland to life. The
many months of preparation paid off. Learners later said:
“It was very dark when we came out into the hall. I enjoyed dancing on
the stage.”
KgotSO qwaka, Gr 2B
“Peter Pan, Captain Hook, and the Wiz entertained us so much. I really
liked hopping in the opening scene. It was the opportunity of a lifetime.”
ThanDO sangweni, Gr 4B
“It was nice. I enjoyed myself. I had lots of fun.”
Liam johnstone, Gr 2b
CREATIVE EXPRESSION
NombuSO MADela, Gr 11
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