When the classic melody of "The Lion King" sounds in the auditorium of Yizhuang Yew Chung Yao Wah, Beijing, will you be curious: Can a group of young actors perform this deeply rooted animation legend more realistically? Can their performances be more realistic? Will it exceed the audience's expectations and let us once again immerse ourselves in the African grassland full of fantasy and adventure?
The answer was revealed in the recent Yew Chung Yew Wah version of "The Lion King". The young actors are shining brightly on the stage, singing passionately or performing affectionately. Every detail shows their love and devotion to the characters.
Little Simba, played by third-grade jersey, is undoubtedly the most dazzling star on the stage. Although he is young, his talent and perseverance are amazing. Drama teacher MS Shannon was full of praise for Jersey's performance: "Although he is the youngest, he has the most lines. Faced with such a challenge, he never flinched, but used diligence and perseverance to overcome it. His efforts are obvious to all. , that kind of love and devotion to the role is worth learning from. "Jersey's father is even more proud of his performance: "Jersey and his sister Nancy, who also participated in the performance, recite their lines on the way to and from school every day. They encourage and support each other, and I am really touched by their love and persistence in drama." With his in-depth understanding of the character and superb acting skills, Jersey successfully displayed little Simba's bravery, curiosity and growth process. Incisively and vividly. He not only worked hard on his lines, but also worked hard on details such as movements and expressions, making the audience feel like they saw a real little Simba growing up on the stage. Every expression of emotion is moving. Whether it is the tenacity in the face of difficulties or the joy of getting along with friends, Jersey can accurately convey the emotions of little Simba to the audience.
In addition to little Simba shining brightly on the stage, fourth grader Dwan and sixth grader Marco also won the warm love of the audience with their superb acting skills. Timon, played by dwan, is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people with his lively, witty and humorous image. Through his rich expressions and smart movements, he vividly displays Timon's carefree and optimistic character. Marco skillfully portrayed the bravery and loyalty of Pengpeng. His performance was both powerful and emotional, which moved the audience. These two young actors vividly interpreted the deep friendship between Ding Man and Pengpeng, and their interactions and conversations in the play were full of joy and vitality. Whenever they appear on the stage together, it seems to bring a breath of fresh wind to the audience, making people feel the warmth and power of friendship. Their performances not only made the entire musical more lively and interesting, but also made the audience more deeply aware of the importance and value of friendship.
Emma, who is in fifth grade, played the role of Zazu, the chief affairs officer, to the extreme. As soon as she took the stage, she seemed to be Zazu in the movie who had traveled to reality. Every tiny movement and sound accurately restored the image of Zazu. Emma skillfully captured Zazu's unique voice characteristics, using her clear and contagious voice to fully interpret Zazu's wit, humor and loyalty to the Simba family. The audience seemed to be able to hear Zazu whispering in their ears, and the intimacy and realism were amazing. In addition to voice imitation, Emma also put a lot of effort into the details of her movements. She carefully observed every move of Zazu in the movie, from the waving of his wings to the twinkling of his eyes, and strived to achieve perfect restoration. On the stage, she sometimes spreads her wings and flies high, sometimes lowers her head and meditates. Every movement is full of agility and vitality. The audience seems to be able to see a real Zazu flying on the stage, experiencing adventures and adventures with characters such as Simba, Timon and Pengpeng.
Throughout the performance of the musical, the young actors' tacit cooperation and excellent acting skills were eye-catching. Not only did they successfully make every character in "The Lion King" vivid and vivid, but they also showed confidence and grace on the stage. The audience seemed to be taken into an African grassland full of fantasy and adventure, and experienced unforgettable stories with the young actors.The performance ended too quickly, and the audience felt that the time was too short and they did not have enough of this wonderful performance. Parents also spoke highly of this musical performance. They all expressed that they felt very proud to see their children performing so well on the stage. At the same time, they also thanked the school for providing such a stage for children to showcase their talents, allowing them to grow in happiness and progress in challenges.
The successful performance of this musical is not only a display of the students' artistic talents, but also a perfect presentation of the school's co-curricular activities. Behind this, two teachers, Ms Shannon and Ms Yasmin, are indispensable. Their carefully guided drama co-curricular courses provide students with a valuable platform to showcase themselves and hone their talents. In the drama co-curricular course, two teachers, Ms Shannon and Ms Yasmin, not only imparted professional knowledge such as acting skills and line training, but also focused on cultivating students' teamwork and social skills. Through role-playing, improvisation and other methods, they allow students to improve themselves and feel the charm of drama in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. With the help of teachers, the students not only improved their English ability and performance skills, but also found their own light on the stage. Just as the drama teacher Ms. Shannon expected, she hopes that more students will actively join the drama performance team next year to create more exciting performances together.
