Nov. 27-28: CDIS Children’s Theatre "When Bad Things Happen to Good Actors"

 CDIS Children’s Theatre “When Bad Things Happen to Good Actors”

• What happens when a school theatre production goes completely off track? Forgotten lines, missed cues, runaway backstage crews, and technical mishaps – sometimes even by choice!
• Get ready for plenty of laughter as Chengdu International School (CDIS) Middle School students bring the comedy When Bad Things Happen to Good Actorsto the stage this November.
• The comedy will be staged at CDIS on Friday, November 27 at 6:00 PM and Saturday, November 28 at 4:00 PM. Tickets cost RMB 20.

The play follows a school drama department doing its best to put on a simple one-act production of The Wizard of Oz, despite the fact that their director is never around. As things quickly spiral out of control, the cast and crew find themselves facing one hilarious disaster after another. It’s a comedy that reminds us that in live theatre, anything that can go wrong, will go wrong, and it will be hilarious!

Performing a play about a drama department gone wrong has been a fun challenge for our students. Bringing this ridiculous story to life is a group of dedicated and talented young performers. The cast is made up of 8th Grade students who are taking the Middle School Drama class this semester. Beyond acting, students are involved in every aspect of the production, including the lights, sound, and backstage crew. From performing on stage to working behind the scenes, everyone plays an important role in making the show happen.

Reflecting on the students’ progress, drama director Mr. Micah Hale shared, “One exciting thing about this year’s show is that many of the actors also acted in last year’s production of ‘The Day the Internet Died’. Having that previous experience has given our student actors an added level of confidence. Because of their experience level, I have trusted many of the actors with some more difficult acting challenges that we usually only see in our high school productions. The talent I see in this class makes me very excited for the future of CDIS Theatre!”

At CDIS, we believe that meaningful learning happens both inside and outside the classroom. Experiences like drama give students opportunities to discover their talents, express themselves, build confidence, and develop valuable skills in collaboration, communication, and problem-solving. Most importantly, they learn that creating something special takes teamwork, dedication, and a willingness to step into new challenges.

Join us for an evening of comedy and celebrate the creativity and talent of our Middle School students!

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