Still riding on a high after Search For A Star?
Can't seem to get enough of the performances and/or performers?
Follow us as we go behind the scenes to interview some organisers and perfomers to see what goes on in their minds' while preparing for our annual event.


First up today, we have a short interview with the organiser of the whole event, Jerry to share some insights.
We managed to snag Jerry for a few minutes after the full dress rehearsal to ask him a few questions.


Hi Jerry, thanks for sparing us some time so our readers can get to know more about what its like to organise a large scale event such as this.

Oh, not a problem. I've never been interviewed before, so this will be interesting for me as well.

First question, on a scale from 1-10, what is the stress factor like for organizing SFAS? 

Hmm, on a whole, I think, maybe 8.75? It's pretty high because a lot of frustration involves dealing with people. The more people you deal with, the more you’re bound to have differences so miscommunication happens a lot. So yeah, 8.75 sounds about right.

Right, so which is your favorite performance of the night? 

How am I to choose? To me, each and every person who performs with a passion, with their heart and soul, who give it all they've got each time they're on stage are my favorites. Because I know a lot effort was put into it and even if ultimately, it isn’t to the best of standards, everyone gave it the best they got! :)


Okay, you're really diplomatic. But I can understand. I'd find it hard to choose as well. Now, if you had a choice, who do you NOT want to be tonight? 

Hmmm, everyone plays an important part in making tonight a success; from backstage crew to performer to usher to even the person who picks up litter. I guess the person I least want to be is one who’s not involved.

Now, what do you feel is the hardest thing about your role as organiser?

Oh, that's simple! TIME. Managing time, coordinating personal commitments with planning, execution , quality check and all other areas for the event. Trying to please everyone while striving to meet expectations etc.

So if you had a choice right now, what is the ONE thing you’d want most?

Oh, I haven't thought about that. I guess I just wish for everyone who is involved in SFAS to grow. To learn from each other and from experience, and to know that everyone shares the same vision and is working to achieve that.

Ok, I can see that you're very busy and there are a few people after you already. Last few questions! If you could turn back time, what is the one thing you wish you could change?

Nothing I guess. At this stage, we've done all we can and it's all in God’s hands.


Oh, that's good. What is your biggest fear right now for this event then?

Well, it's probably people not turning up. Visitors whom we've invited not coming at the last minute etc. Having said that, we’re asked to fear the lord, not man. So no matter what happens or whatever the attendance, we’ll continue in faith in the hope that some of our visitors will be touched and that they will get to know Jesus on a personal level.

Great, last question! What sort of acts will you like to see in future SFAS performances?

Oh, haha, performances that are unique? Not to say any performance tonight is not good but every year we try to get a variety of performances. So maybe in the future we'll see clowns, juggling acts, or fire breathers? But that’s just saying, doesn't mean we won't still look forward to the singing and dancing we have right now. ;)

Hahaha, fire breathers and jugglers huh? That might really be interesting. Anyway, thanks so much for your time Jerry. I'll let you get back to the final checks now. All the best for your event!


That concludes our interview with Jerry, Head Coordinator of SFAS. The UWA Blog team was out in full force for this year's SFAS, so remember to stay tuned for more pieces!

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