ISC On Stage

Monday, April 23, 2007

Final Paper by Jo

Being a part of Onstage was a really great experience. When I heard about the opportunity I knew right away it was something I wanted to do. I was really impressed with the program, and I was very excited to be a part of it. It was great that there was such a variety of performances; I think it really enhanced the experience.

My favorite performance was definitely the Turtle Island String Quartet. I loved the music, and I appreciated the fact that the show was relatively short. I thoroughly enjoyed the performance, and the smaller, more relaxed atmosphere was a nice change of pace. It was really interesting to listen to the musicians following the show. Their stories and experiences were nearly as entertaining as their music.

Anther enjoyable show was Aida. I liked that it was more of a “story” than some of the other performances. The acting and music was fun to watch, and I felt it was a good way to start of the season. Additionally, the actors were some of the more enjoyable ones to talk to after the show, although, quite a few of the casts were very interesting. I’m glad I had a pleasant first impression of the program with Aida.

San Jose Taiko was a unique experience. I really enjoyed the drums, and it was probably my second favorite. I think it was a very different show than many of the students were used to seeing. I’m really glad it was included in the set of performances because it brought more diversity to the whole experience.

The performances, the actors, and certainly the food all went into making Onstage a very unique and beneficial experience. I think it’s a wonderful opportunity for a lot of students to experience a little more diversity and culture in their lives.

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