Drama Club

About Us

Meridian Drama Club participates in the Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging of Drama (SYF) biannually and has consistently been doing outstandingly well. In the last 2 SYF competitions, Meridian Drama Club attained a Distinction Award for their performances in 2019 and 2021.

The Meridian Drama Club encourages students who have an interest in drama to practise and showcase their talents to the school. Our thespians are not only trained to explore the world of performance but are also provided with an all-rounded learning experience and appreciation for theatre. Besides acting, our members perform a diverse range of tasks; from working on set for performances to the creation of costumes, as well as lighting and sound design. This ultimately allows one to develop essential life skills such as confidence, improvisation, effective language and communication, as well as emotional intelligence through warm-up exercises, bonding games and various other activities.

Meridian Drama Club participates in the Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging of Drama (SYF) biannually and has consistently been doing outstandingly well. The club attained a Distinction Award for their performances in 2019 and 2021 as well as an Accomplishment in 2023. 

Schedule and Venue

Teachers-in-charge

• Mrs Dawn Santa Maria

• Mr Brian Wee

• Mrs Dhanya Kannan

Instructor

•  Ms Michaela Hay

  Ms Michaela graduated from LASALLE college of the Arts with Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Acting, and is highly invested in our local theatre scene.

   She is a strong advocate in the power of theatre, no matter the form or stage.

   When it comes to teaching, she believes in helping shape young minds into independent critical thinkers, ones that are initiated to actively learn, grow, and try, even in times that prove daunting.

Highlights

2021-2023

2021

• Singapore Youth Festival – Distinction Award

• Collaboration with Serangoon Secondary - Body, Body, Body

2022

·        National Day Performance  - Uniquely Singapore

·        Values-in-action collaboration with Edugrow, “The Hut”

2023

• Singapore Youth Festival - Accomplishment Award

  
  
  

  2024

  · Will you do your Part Performance as part of MSS Go Green Festival

  

· Don’t Stop me Now Performance at Thespian Lab’s annual extravaganza

Our CCA Experience

Personally, my experience as a senior has shown how much I have grown in these past 3 years. Initially, I had horrible stage fright. However, that has long changed since I joined this club. I am now more confident. I have reveled at my seniors on how approachable and communicative they are. As a club, we are very comfortable with our peers and we do not hesitate to help one another.  I can boldly say that we, the new batch of seniors will continue this “tradition”.  -Ya Pei, 3E4 (2024)

I truly believe that Drama Club has changed who I am as a person. I’ve never been the one for change so taking the leap from primary school theatre to abstracts for SYF was truly an experience. I adore the family-like bond that the club has. That kampong spirit that is getting lost in today’s world. Though, it can be challenging at times to have adapt to different performance styles, I am forever grateful to the club for giving me these experiences that I could never replicate on my own. -Aliyah 4E1 (2024)  

 I’ve been in Drama club for slightly over a year now and have only good things to say about this CCA. Drama club is like therapy to me. I enjoy the bonding activities and preparing for performances with all my comrades. Sometimes it can be stressful, but it’s a good stress. It leaves me rather satisfied after a performance. For example, SYF, Go Green @ MSS, Thespian Lab. -Yihan 2/6 (2024)

Personally, my experience as a junior in Meridian Drama Club has been interesting and enjoyable. I revel at my seniors on how approachable and communicative they are. As a club we are very comfortable with each other and are always helping one another. It really warms my heart to see such camaraderie in my CCA. Our Drama coach, Mr Danny has made all of us feel very welcome. He patiently answers all our queries and will come up with the best possible solutions to help any situations we are facing. He is very confident as a coach and we have certainly learnt a repertoire of skills from him. I remember when I first started I had horrible stage fright. But now, it’s much better now due to the encouragement of my Drama mates. If you’re someone who wants to overcome your fears, take the challenge and join us. I promise you, you will not regret it. In the words of our instructor, Mr Danny, “Confidence is a choice.” So make that choice.– Lim Ya Pei, 1E1

The Meridian Drama Club changed my life. Before joining this club, I was a very shy and meek boy, lacking in confidence. But now I am capable of confidently talking to others that I may not be very close with, even strangers, when I could not before. I have participated in many of the Club's performances, from the SYF 2021 to the NDP 2022 skit. I have matured quite a lot in that timeframe, in becoming a better actor and person. Although the rehearsals were vigorous, especially for SYF, it was worth it for the journey along the way, working for the performance, and taking my part in making the Drama Club a distinction award club. Not only that, I have also met many good friends inside the Drama Club, people who I am extremely fond of. I consider it my safe and happy space.  - Iman, Alumni

 Drama club has helped to grow my confidence in public speaking and has taught me the importance of collaborating with my contemporaries. Because of this, I am confident about voicing out my opinions in class discussions. I have taken on emcee responsibilities as I am more confident in speaking in front of a large audience. -Qistina, Alumni

Drama provided me with a safe space twice a week to express my emotions freely through acting. Being in the club did not only equip me with acting chops, but also transferable skills that have helped me tremendously in my life such as confidence and discipline. Most importantly, the camaraderie and the friends I had made in Drama are certainly bonds that I treasure and am forever grateful for. -Edward, Alumni