Imagine a stage where kids craft their own tunes and share hopes, doubts and dreams 🎶. That's the magic behind "Singing from the Heart: Small Souls, Big World", the musical started by director Zhang Chenting in 2005.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Zhang's project, born from her students' stress-busting creativity. Over the last two decades, she's encouraged young performers to break free from conventional limits and join every step of the creative process.
From city schools to remote mountain villages, the show has toured across the Chinese mainland, giving kids a platform to raise their voices and connect with audiences 🌄. Free from strict scripts, each performance is unique 6powered by the genuine stories of the children on stage.
Why it matters: by amplifying authentic youth voices, Zhang Chenting is shaping a new generation of confident artists and changemakers. Her blend of warmth, depth and creative freedom transforms each show into a heartfelt chorus of small souls with big worlds.
As the curtain falls on this anniversary season, the echoes of these young voices remind us: the stage isn't just for stars 6it's for every kid with a song in their heart 🌟.
Reference(s):
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