Taylor’s International School Puchong (TISP) held its first-ever musical, Footloose from the 19 to 21 July. Performed by a cast of 64 secondary students with the support of 34 students from backstage, the musical was held at the Auditorium of Taylor’s International School Puchong. The musical had students performing a total of 17 songs in front of a crowd of 700 over three nights. The students each brought to life the different characters in the high energetic performance that was filled with teen angst, redemption, journey to self-discovery, and witty humour. For many of the students who started their practice in mid-May, this was their first time performing in front of a live audience.
TISP also had the privilege of having a live band complete with percussion and wind supporting the musical throughout its run, led by Music Director Ms Rebecca Yap, who is also the Head of Music. It was amazing to see the band perform as they accentuated the emotions and moods of the musical.
The performance was truly wonderful and TISP hopes to make school musicals an annual affair that will continue for many years to come.
A version of this article was originally published in The Expat magazine (September 2017) which is available online or in print via a free subscription.
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