Ang Testigo (The Witness), Part 4

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Blog entry date: April 24, 2007.

Performance time. We lifted everything up to the Lord. We knew that we needed a miracle from above because there were still kinks (would you believe that the spotlight just arrived on that day?). Aside from the fact that my voice is still hoarse from coughing. I was worried but then, a little prayer will carry us all through the end of this musical.



 The opening number (Ang Testigo) was great in my opinion. There were no mistakes.  I remember Erwin (our director, or stage manager as he preferred to be called) telling us that the opening and the closing numbers should be as perfect as possible, because the public will definitely remember them.  Well, it was perfectly executed as our proof was the resounding applause.

 We all did our parts as best as we could.  The play went on smoothly.  Of course, technical hitches were there but it was minimized.  Heck, I was still singing but the spotlight was on Joey, whose lapel got turned off.  Good thing the boom mic was there. In the middle of the play, I realized that God was there, watching.  And during the Crucifixion Dirge, I was overwhelmed that I was moved to tears.  Good thing that part was a weeping part for the choir.


 The last stretch was now easy for all of us to do.  And with Pastor Luis doing the invitation, essentially giving us a break before the finale, we got a well-deserved break, even if it was just for 10 to 15 minutes. 



It was quite a relief when the play was finished.  The crowd was enthusiastic.  It was quite an experience to see that our labor of love was truly appreciated by the people.  And thanks to God, attendance was 900+ and 40+ accepted Christ as their personal Lord and Savior.



 POSTSCRIPT

 People were clamoring for more since ANG TESTIGO was just a one-time deal.  There are talks of having it staged in various churches.  But that’s up to the Lord. 

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