Community Outreach
We believe the power of drama and the theatre arts do not just lie in impacting individuals, but also in the broader context, our community. Instead of limiting performances to just on stage, we combat existing problems in our society through interactive shows and exhibitions to raise awareness for underrepresented groups.
BlackNight x Charity
The BlackNight performances each year raise funds for charity donation. One of the Club leaders research and reach out to charities and non-profit organizations that aim to raise corresponding societal issues that year's BlackNight show is themed.
2024 Adolescents & "HOPE School"
Charity "HOPE School":
Hope School provide to nearly 20,000 vocational school students, focusing on self-awareness, mental health, career planning, and other core competencies. Teaching through educational drama & publishes articles on social media to raise awareness for teenagers navigating this transitional phase.
Their website: https://www.lncf.cn/edu/item/31.html
Our Collaboration - Interactions & Donations
During the performance, we invited 20+ students helped by HOPE school to watch as the theme of BlackNight_Adolescents is highly relevant to what they care.
We raised 2k RMB from sales of actor autographs & charity-published books on teenagers.
Our Donation Certificate & Poster 👉👉👉
Exhibitions
Besides voicing societal issues, we also wish for our members to learn more about the different groups in our community, especially those that are underrepresented. Through Walk-in Theatre and Artworks, we aim to share our understanding with society and educate the public about what we’ve learned, fostering bonds among every individual in the community, regardless of where they come from.
2023-24 “Animals" - Autistic Outreach
Part I - Original Production in school community
The 2024 May "Animals" performance was a student written, directed, and performed play. Through physical theatre, audios, and lightings, the show depicted how an autistic child Nick sees the world, where everyone around him became "animals". Our ultimate goal is to raise awareness for the autistic group in our community (connected personally to our club leaders & members) and eliminate stigmatizations.
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👈👈 Check out the FULL SCRIPT
Main scriptwriters: Rachel Lai BIGZ'25, Tony Liu BIGZ'25, Connie Xu BIGZ'26, Kevin Zhang BIPH'26
Director: Connie Xu BIGZ'26, Rachel Lai BIGZ'25
Part II - Guangzhou Downtown Walk-in Theatre & Art Exhibition
Our Collaborating organization: Min'ai Special Children's Welfare Institute
Min'ai Special Children's Welfare Institute helps children with autism, cerebral palsy, and intellectual disabilities regain confidence and integrate into society. It also supports families by easing daily challenges and provides comprehensive social services in line with government initiatives.
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Overview:
- Initiative sponsored 60k by Company WenLiFang for autism exhibition.
- Launched 5 shows in the form of Walk-in Theatre, both English & Chinese in one day, with over 200+ audience.
- All members created their own artwork.
- Sold 27 paintings drawn by autistic children, raising 6k+ RMB for Min'ai Special Children's Welfare Institute.
Drawings by autistic children
Artistic Exhibition
Club member Artworks
​Artistic Exhibition
Walk-in
Theatre
Live performances in Chinese & English
Collaborative
Artwork
Interactive experience for the audience
Communal Bond-building
A big part of our club is using drama and the theatre arts to foster deep human connections. During each year’s Performing Arts Showcase at the end of the year, we collaborate with different art clubs at school to create a space for students to interact and make friends through various activities.
2024 Collab with Dance, Band, and Baking Club
Interactive Improv Games
Signature/Original drinks
Shakespeare: Purple, berry-flavored sparkling water, giving a medieval taste.
Comedy: Pink, grapefruit-flavored sparkling water with oranges, giving a sense of excitement and happiness.
Tragedy: Blue, bitter taste of butterfly pea and sour lemon, yet also gives a sweet aftertaste.