A first-class director in China, Wang Xiaoying was invited to manage the drama " Everything in the Garden." He felt that Macau artists were very professional and very hardworking. 

"Most of the artists have a day-time job, they can also be so serious and professional when they practice the drama.  This really makes me feel moved," Wang said.

Wang was also impressed that each player could remember all the scripts although they are just part-time actors and actresses.

Wang's play is one of the shows to be staged in the 12th Macau Arts Festival which will be held between March 10-25.

Wang expected that his group could do their best. 

They started practicing and rehearsing the drama since February 1.  The whole acting performance is now well prepared.  It just needs to be rehearsed with music and in costumes.

"Everything in the Garden" is based on a well-known composition of Edward Albee, one of the most important contemporary dramatists in the United States.  It depicts how money could ruin people's moral standards.

The drama contains eleven roles, which are played by outstanding artists selected from several local drama groups. 

The drama will be staged at the Cultural Institute of Macau between March 17-18.

The annual Macau Arts Festival will mainly introduce Chinese operas, dramas, concerts, western dramas, and films.  It is also an opportunity to enjoy the combination of Eastern and Western cultures.  Each night it will feature different programmes.