The night before that was all about Teruk and Tambat Kaki. Teruk, directed by Fakhrul Shahidan (aka Bob), was received well by the audience. I've watched the rehearsal many times before but my heart was racing as I watched it being played for the audience that night. There was a loud and satisfying applause from the audience at the end of the play. Then it was Tambat Kaki's turn. If my heart was racing when I watched Teruk, it felt like my heart was going to burst out of my chest as Amir stepped onstage to recite a poem by Zahiril Adzim. Few seconds later, it hit me: the play which I directed was starting. I was freaking nervous.


Being a director for the first time was not easy - especially when you're the only first-year director while the other three were third-year students who have the experience of being in a real production before. The pressure is there. Luckily, I have my mentor Kak Yana to help me with all the basic knowledge of theater. And Bob, my co-pilot, also helped a lot. Then there was a whole bunch of other seniors who shared their opinion and comments. They really helped out. Thanks so much guys! Dealing with the crew and actors needs a lot of patience and people skills. I learned how to deal with people and pressure at the same time. But thankfully, my crew and actors were well-disciplined and able to accept criticism. They helped and sacrificed a lot to make this theatre a success. Kudos to you guys!


Alhamdulillah... the show went well. There was a minor technical misunderstanding, confusion and flusteration going on backstage but that's theatre. Thanks again to Bob as the stage manager of the night for handling it well. The audience's response was a satisfactory. The theatre got mixed reviews but most of them were positive. Personally, I still think there are lots more to improve. We need to improve if we're going to win the MAKUM trophy. Yes dear seniors, we'll hold on to that dream with all our might. That trophy will be in UMP someday, right Kerabat Muda Senandika? Speaking of awards, Tambat Kaki won three of Anugerah Senandika: