After one full year of preparation and practice, the first UIC musical “Legend” was finally set to put on stage. On December 1st 2011, the performance was very successful in front of a fully packed audience in the UIC Auditorium. President Professor Ng, VP Professor Zee, Associate VP Dr. Wendy Chan, Associate Professor Andy Fung, Art Center Consultant Sandra Lau and many other teachers were present to witness the maiden voyage of the launch of “Legend”.
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The story of “Legend” depicts a pilgrimage life of Lance, a sailor who set out to seek his goal in the sea. He encountered a ship wreck but was saved by the people in an island “Homeshire”. Later he fell in love with Cassidy, the daughter of the chief of the village. However Hulbert was also in love with Cassidy and he was very jealous of Lance. The chief and Hulbert tried to stop Lance and Cassidy’s love. The heartbroken sailor decided to set off his journey to the sea again. After one year, Siren and her plague bringers set off a plague in the island and many villagers got sick, including Cassidy. Finally Cassidy died and during her funeral, Lance came back to the island and he was very sad. The chief decided it was Lance’s fault and believed he brought the plague to the island that killed his daughter. He ordered to burn him. Luckily he was saved by his friend Gemini. At the same time, Cassidy was miraculously revived and they met for the last time. Lance decided to follow his calling and go on his journey again to the sea to defeat the Siren.
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This musical was the dream of a second year CTV student, Jonathan Au. He had great passion in music since he was a little boy, and started composing songs several years ago. After became a UIC student, he got big support from his schoolmates to create a musical. “Legend” is actually his belief in life: if you have dream, you should devote 100% to fulfill it, despite difficulties and dangers. He wholly wrote the script, the storyline, the music, and the lyrics, even arranged the music himself.
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When the curtain was drawn, all the audience applauded very loudly with approval. All the members of “Legend” were excited, relaxed, relieved, and joyful, many with tears in their eyes. All their hard work and efforts paid off. Now is the time for them to reap the sweet harvest.
The performance was very successful and all the audience was impressed by the professionalism of the actors and dancers. President Ng praised the musical was very “High Quality” and we all agreed. He went on to congratulate the whole group and he was proud of them.
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| President Ng and Teachers Express Congratulations |
After the performance, “Legend” supervisor Ms. Sandra Lau was interviewed. She expressed great joy and satisfaction, and she was proud of the students not only because they performed so well, but also they did it with very limited resources and time. All the difficulties and hardship could only make them grow stronger and tougher. She believed the experience they had will surely help them in the future after college. The perfect performance they had that evening is clear evidence.
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Contributed By: WPEO & ART CENTER
Editor: Echo Li
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