THE CHRYSALIS PROJECT

For JHS 2. Grades 9 & 10 finals Theatre Arts class last semester, we did an original. I personally enjoyed the collaboration with two of the most promising young writers of their class/generation. You may now read the full script of the original version of THE CHRYSALIS PROJECT or you may view excerpts of our…

9 Chinese Wedding Traditions and Superstitions

Chinese Wedding Traditions and Superstitions are rooted in couples having a prosperous and happy life.  If you want to know about this topic, you have the option to WATCH THE VIDEO or READ this article. 1) SAVE THAT LUCKY DATE. When it comes to Chinese traditions, choose the wedding date because there are months you…

Of Luck and Work At the Start of the Lunar New Year

Gong Xi Fa Cai! Spending the first day of the Lunar Year working may sound bad because it is a holiday, but I don’t mind. Hey, it’s Lee, and welcome back to my blog! The other night when I was dealing with my insomnia, I googled some facts about the Lunar New Year and how…

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

According to Chinese traditions, there are several ways to bring in good luck at the start of the Lunar Year. One of them is staying up on Chinese New Year’s Eve and saying good words to family and friends, such as greeting everyone a Happy New Year _ so here it goes! Hey, it’s Lee…

THE HEAVENLY GATE RACE (The Legend of the Zodiac Sign)

Curiosity kills the cat, they say. However, that’s not always the case! Sometimes, our feline friend loses opportunity that curiosity was the least of what it is that he was left out of the heavenly race and failed to join the now famous 12 signs of the Chinese Zodiac! Hey, It’s Lee, and welcome back…

#AngArteHa: ANIMALS

There are many ways to prepare yourself for a role. One way is by doing the ANIMAL Technique. Hey, it’s Lee, and welcome back to my blog. For today’s Theatre Thursday, let’s explore one of the easiest acting tricks to prepare for a scene – the ‘ANIMAL’ technique. This technique helps you imbibe the right…

Celebrating Small Victories

To a world full of viral videos, it’s a miracle that 300 individuals have subscribed and taken a chance to follow me on YouTube. Hey, it’s Lee and welcome back to my blog! Truly to God be the glory! Thank you so much; this inspires me as an educator and a storyteller. It’s great to…

#TherapyThursdays: Build Yourself Up

When things turn awry, your world shatters into different pieces; it is hard to pick up these shards and start anew. For today’s Art Therapy exercise, a simple drawing can remind you that you have what it takes to make a difference and be different. Hey, it’s Lee, and welcome back to my blog! Self-esteem…

RESEARCH AND REMEMBRANCE

I had a blast during today’s first ART OF STORYTELLING class. Today’s topic was about Sources and Inspiration and who better to start with is by looking at Neil Gaiman’s Writer’s Journey. Thus, I labeled the lesson: “OF GAIMAN, THE GRAVEYARD, AND THE GENIE.” I find it a nifty way to use Gaiman’s road to…