Our Year 1 students brought the enchanting world of the African jungle to life with their spectacular mini-musical, "Welcome to the Jungle." The musical was a heartwarming celebration of friendship, bravery, and the importance of keeping promises. The young performers delighted the audience with their charming portrayal of jungle characters and left everyone with smiles and applause.
The story follows Panya, a tiny mouse who finds herself in the clutches of Maliki, a fearsome lion. Using her wit and charm, Panya manages to escape, only to return later to rescue Maliki when he is ensnared in a hunter's net. This touching tale was narrated by a group of storytellers who guided the audience through the jungle adventure.
Throughout the performance, the students sang five simple yet captivating songs that beautifully complemented the story. These songs were:
Welcome to the Jungle - An energetic opening that introduced the vibrant world and characters of the jungle, setting the stage for the adventure.
Mane Man - A lively song highlighting Maliki, the lion, showcasing his pride and strength as the jungle's ruler.
Danger - A suspenseful tune that captured the tension and challenges faced by the jungle inhabitants.
Making a Friend - A touching song about the growing bond between Panya the mouse and Maliki, emphasizing kindness and friendship.
Celebrate - A joyful finale celebrating the rescue and the new friendships formed, bringing the story to a triumphant close.
The concert highlighted the students' talent and hard work, supported by the creativity of the staff and the whole school community. Parents, teachers, and students enjoyed the colorful costumes, lively choreography, and engaging storytelling.
"Welcome to the Jungle" was a huge success, with the Year 1 students showing great confidence and enthusiasm, making it a memorable day for everyone.
Voice Coach and Staging: Nartnapa Sukporn
Set and Prop Designer: Jessica Devahastin
Digital Backdrops: Chris Cayco
Costume Designer: AISB Costume Committee
Yoko Gilman
Nalinee Paitchouy
Takako Torato
Nozomi Ashida
Yoko Nakamura
Saori Takeuchi
Anny Sachdev
Nattaporn Saeheng
Jane Wolczko
Avis So
Jasmeen Kaur
Jyoti Bora
Sakshi Rastogi
Keiko Ishimitsu
Masako Kusana
Mariko Maruya
Kaniya Chanphatthana
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