My Reflection on Dramatization

The Creation of The Mission to Bhutan: The Clash of Nation has been the most trying, rewarding, and enlightening experience of my college life. Being the team leader, I felt both the weight of responsibility and excitement of possibility as we set out to bring this gripping tale to the world.

Our play explored deep questions ,imperial ambition, national sovereignty, and the human cost of misperception. But beyond the script, what most impressed me was the way that some of those themes were played out within our own team process: confusion moments, strong opinions, and the task of unity amidst diversity. I needed to learn not just to outsource tasks, but to listen, to make room for everyone's ideas and yet guide us to a shared vision.

There were times when there was tension ,when the rain made us cancel rehearsals, or when lines were not memorized within time ,but every obstacle became a learning experience. I had to walk the tightrope between structure and flexibility and authority and empathy. I discovered that leadership is not controlling every minute detail ,it's creating an atmosphere where people feel appreciated and motivated to perform their best. 

To see my cast on stage, acting out historical figures with such intensity and conviction, gave me pride. They did not act, they believed in the story, and faith bound them to Bhutan's resistance and resilience. 

 In so many ways, our experience replicated the play's message: unity of strength in adversity, pride against authority. We did not just tell a story, we lived it. And as a leader, I came out stronger, more focused, and more attuned to what goes into making vision a reality. 

 Written by : Loday Choney Tobden