Money may be the first thing that comes into your mind when you play Monopoly. But according to anti-graft organisation ICAC and student volunteer group V Association, fair play is important as well. To promote the positive values of honesty and justice, ICAC and V Association will stage a free multimedia show at Polytechnic University next month. Performed by members of V Association and the girl band Cookies, the drama tells the story of four students trapped in a game of Monopoly controlled by I-boy and Mimi - cartoon characters that will be projected on two big screens during the performance. Since only one person - the winner - can escape from that virtual world, the game is a huge test of the characters' friendship and integrity. 'Issues such as fair play are involved in this play. These are things that teenagers have already heard about from an early age,' said director Yu Dick-kwan, a 19-year-old school girl. 'But teenagers may not be able to relate to them now, so we use elements such as band performance and singing to draw their attention.' The students agree that taking part in this show is a fun but also educational experience, as it warns them of the dangers of corruption. Dishonesty is not merely a corporate vice. Actress Sue Sou Sao-wa, 19, recalled how people tried to befriend her when she was a prefect at school while actor Oswald Chan Chung-lung, a Form Six school boy, brought up a classic example of cheating: copying homework. 'In the real world you can do anything if you have money, but in this virtual game of Monopoly you will lose if you cheat ... people must co-operate with each other and play according to the principle of fairness to survive,' Ms Yu said. Multimedia Show For Web Character Building Project will be staged July 9, 2.30pm at the Jockey Club Auditorium of Polytechnic University. For reservations, call 2826 3374/3379 or e-mail teensland@icac.org.hk
