Joegoa U.K. wrote:And to watch the first ever experiment LIVE, over 900
people gathered at Kala Academy (House Full) on 29th April 2008.
Congratulations to Dr. Gerry Rodricks (Mr. Henrix), Nigel Khamkar
(Ferdinad), Celia Henriques (Mrs. Henrix), Ludmila Mehrotra (Emily), Jude
Carrasco (Walter) etc.
This morning we went to book the tickets but were all sold out.
However, I have sneaked into the auditorium around 8pm (after the
interval) just to capture this..
..just for you..
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Hi Joe ,
I was very fortunate to get tickets to the play from a kind benefactor ,at
the very last moment.
Besides the play what was truly amazing ,was the first part of the program
before the play.The SMILES choir conducted by Dr Gerry Rodrigues was
simply outstanding.They sang Battle Hymn of the Republic, Mozarts ABCD,
roundels ,and a few other songs ,in perfect harmony.It was followed by a
Mando session by a senior citizens group ,led by Mrs Yvette Noronha.
The singing program concluded with a solo performance by Margaret
Fernandes -- a vivacious, energetic senior citizen with an excellent stage
presence .She got the audience to clap ,sing and join her while she belted
out old time songs like "Viva Espagna" " Its a wonderful world "
I admire these senior citizens who are channelising their energy and doing
something constructive with their time .Youngsters could learn a thing or
two from this lively group.This program was their maiden venture ,and Im
sure with the encouraging response that they received ,they will plan for
future programs.
Regards,
Melinda Coutinho Powell
