Organized by the Drama Club of the Students’ Union of Macau University of Science and Technology, the drama show Three Meals, Four Seasons was successfully staged on March 13, 2026, at the Block D Auditorium. The event was attended by Mr. Leng Fei Ieong, Facilitator of the Student Affairs Office, and members of the Character Voice Club. The performance presented three short plays—Roses Are Red, Mussel and Pearl, and Temptation—which explored life, emotions, and human relationships through powerful acting and meaningful storytelling.
Roses Are Red tells the story of a deaf husband and his blind wife living in a small rented room. Faced with financial pressure and misunderstandings, the couple grows distant, but later reconnects through music and gestures. The rose in the story symbolizes their resilience and deep bond, showing the warmth of companionship amid hardship. Mussel and Pearl is set in a therapy room and centers on Stella, a mother burdened by past trauma. Through her conversations with her counselor, she confronts her fears and overprotectiveness toward her daughter. Using the metaphor of a mussel and a pearl, the play highlights healing, self-acceptance, and the courage to face painful memories. Temptation unfolds in a living room where tension grows between a couple and their guest. What begins as casual conversation turns into emotional conflict, revealing the complexities of trust and intimacy. The play shows that love is not free from conflict, but is built through understanding, compromise, and choice.
As theatre scholar Richard Schechner noted, theatre reflects society. These three plays portrayed real emotions and everyday struggles, helping audiences see themselves on stage. The strong applause during the performance reflected appreciation for the stories’ honesty and emotional depth. Through themes of perseverance, healing, and love, Three Meals, Four Seasons left a lasting impression and encouraged audiences to cherish relationships, face the past bravely, and value human connection.
