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The Necessary Stage hosts a series of forums with the aim of discussing issues pertinent to artists and their craft. These forums were recorded and documented in 9 Lives: 10 Years of Singapore Theatre.

Over the past five years, there have been more opportunities for playwrights in Singapore - with playwriting workshops, writer's laboratories, commissions and playwriting competitions. However, with the growth of commercial theatre, film and tele-drama in Singapore there is a perception that playwriting is facing a certain crisis.

Panelists offered their personal responses to the following:
- What drives a playwright to write
- Can playwrights exist by just writing for the theatre
- Will film, TV and growing commercialisation lead to the demise of the Singapore playwright

The video recording is available upon request.

The Necessary Stage hosts a series of forums with the aim of discussing issues pertinent to artists and their craft. These forums were recorded and documented in 9 Lives: 10 Years of Singapore Theatre.

Patriarchy, where men take the lead, set the direction and assign roles, can exist because of tradition, gender discrimination, consensus and socialisation.

The transcription of this forum was not published in 9 Lives: 10 Years of Singapore Theatre.

The video recording is available upon request.