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Brought to you by our hot-blooded young artists - Associate Director Jeff Chen, Associate Playwright Chong Tze Chien and poet and writer, Alfian Sa'at, There is no one story-line. There is no main character. There is no conformity. There are many stories. There are many characters. There are animals. There is bad language. There is pain.

Superfriends at the Hall of Justice explores how a basic human function, such as communication, is problematised. Solipsism and narcissism replaces the humility to learn and the process of self-discovery. As the desire for stability and self-definition becomes the premise for existence, truth is no longer an important journey. Powerful people retain their status by defining others according to their own perspectives. Others cannot co-exist, let alone be recognised on their own independent terms.

Standing Tall revolves around the experiences of three school friends, Marcus, Vijay and Li Lian. It focuses on the struggles of adolescents in dealing with peer pressure and societal expectations in the search for personal identity.

Ultimately, it is  self-esteem, respect for their own and others' choices and the ability to exercise a degree of mental toughness which makes them stand tall.

This play was performed 70 times as part of the Youth Mental Health Awareness Campaign co-organized by the National Council of Social Service and TNS.

Based on Neil Simon's Plaza Suite, this fast-paced comedy looks into the lives of three couples and their escapades in a hotel.

Focusing on how the forces of peer pressure, mass media and the fast-pace of the 90s shape adolescent views, choices and personal identity. This play will explore the need to maintain personal values and a sense of self.

The 35 minute piece is currently being developed by experienced director Elvira Holmberg through intensive research with schools, teachers, youth workers and counselling agencies. This on-going research will culminate in fresh and relevant theatre.