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Essays/Writings

The Singapore Story

Published in RSIS Commentatries 44/2010.

The following is an extract from the essay/writing.The full version is available online here.


The scripting of the Singapore Story goes beyond the state-dictated narrative as described by certain observers. Rather, the real challenge in such a process is getting young Singaporeans interested and involved.


Project Serial Number: AA201002
2010
 

Workshops

Theatre for Seniors Year 3

Theatre for Seniors is a 3-year programme for participants aged 50 and above launched in April 2008 by The Necessary Stage's Artistic Director Alvin Tan, and facilitated by Jean Ng, Julius Foo and Jalyn Han.

This innovative initiative was designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge in drama and in various aspects of theatre, including acting, playwriting and directing, as well as administration and technical work.

The groundbreaking programme provides seniors an avenue to impart their personal stories and adds a new spectrum of looking at their life-history and cultural identity. The programme's end-of-first-year presentation Encore: An Evening of Ageless Theatre and Encore II: Heartland! Heartland!  was staged at the Marine Parade Community Club Theatrette in March 2009 and 2010 respectively. This year's Encore III: Family Knots marks the end of the 3-year programme.

Term 1 featured a Directing Workshop.
Term 2 featured a Stage Management Workshop and independent group creation.
Term 3 and 4 consisted of Rehearsals for Encore III: Family Knots.
2010
 

Productions

The Wedding

The Wedding brings together a dumb-dumb groom, a goody-goody best man, four pretty mean "Ah Yee" (auntie) and an old "kan-cheong Ah Yee" (auntie who is uptight), giving the audience a delightful, palatable "rojak".
2010
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Singapore
 

Publications

Trilogy

Trilogy is a collection of three plays by Haresh Sharma that explore the fundamentals of text and realism by scrutinising pressing issues that affect contemporary society.

Written between 2006 and 2008, the plays – Fundamentally Happy, Good People and Gemuk Girls – feature simple but powerful narratives that question personal, social, cultural and political convictions.

These award-winning plays represent some of The Necessary Stage’s most critically-acclaimed works in recent years and are set to be contemporary classics of Singapore theatre.
2010
 

Workshops

Theatre For Youth and Community 2010

In September 1992, Alvin Tan, Artistic Director of The Necessary Stage, established the Theatre For Youth Branch. The Branch was re-named Theatre for Youth and Community in 2002, our 10th anniversary year.

The aims of our Youth Drama Programmes are to:


expose young people to theatre
create a space for artistic expression by and for young people
cultivate the aesthetic sensibilities of young people
explore themes and issues relevant to young people in Singapore


We believe that theatre must grow out of the community and therefore pay close attention to issues that concern young people and educators. Our programmes develop from research, careful planning and consultation.

Our programmes are relevant and involve theoretical and hands-on learning: cultivating students' life skills towards their personal development.

We also believe strongly in partnerships with other sectors in society to achieve holistic outcomes for our programmes. The school's curriculum and directions in education are also taken into consideration when planning our programmes.

Theatre is not meant to be simply a high-brow affair for the wealthy and intellectual. It is a language that each of us have the right to learn and speak, in order to find release, and to make meaning of our world.
2009

Staging

Talentime

Kheng wants to join her school Talentime. She can sing. She believes she can even win! But her friend Michael wants her to spend more time with him, and her mother wants her to focus on her studies. What’s a girl to do?

In this educational and interactive programme, The Necessary Stage brings to the surface the issues of expectation and pressure in school – amongst friends, and within families.

My mother expects me to help her, the school expects me to attend remedial classes, you expect me to go out with you...I don't want to disappoint anyone but I need my own life! What I want most now is taking part in the school Talentime, because I really feel I can do well.

This programme will give Singapore teenagers the chance to air their shared concerns and frustrations and work together to find ways of coping, and solving problems.
2009
 -
Singapore

Productions

Talentime

Kheng wants to join her school Talentime. She can sing. She believes she can even win! But her friend Michael wants her to spend more time with him, and her mother wants her to focus on her studies. What’s a girl to do?

In this educational and interactive programme, The Necessary Stage brings to the surface the issues of expectation and pressure in school – amongst friends, and within families.

My mother expects me to help her, the school expects me to attend remedial classes, you expect me to go out with you...I don't want to disappoint anyone but I need my own life! What I want most now is taking part in the school Talentime, because I really feel I can do well.

This programme will give Singapore teenagers the chance to air their shared concerns and frustrations and work together to find ways of coping, and solving problems.
2009
 -
Singapore
 

Workshops

Theatre for Seniors Year 2

Theatre for Seniors is a 3-year programme for participants aged 50 and above launched in April 2008 by The Necessary Stage's Artistic Director Alvin Tan, and facilitated by Jean Ng, Julius Foo and Jalyn Han.

This innovative initiative was designed to equip participants with the essential skills and knowledge in drama and in various aspects of theatre, including acting, playwriting and directing, as well as administration and technical work.

The groundbreaking programme provides seniors an avenue to impart their personal stories and adds a new spectrum of looking at their life-history and cultural identity. The programme's end-of-first-year presentation Encore: An Evening of Ageless Theatre was staged at the Marine Parade Community Club Theatrette in March 2009.

Term 1 covered playwrighting.
Term 2 covered lighting (chinese group) and Voice work (english group)
Term 3 and 4 featured rehearsals for Encore II: Heartland, Heartland! (201003)

 
2009
 

Workshops

Theatre For Youth and Community 2009

In September 1992, Alvin Tan, Artistic Director of The Necessary Stage, established the Theatre For Youth Branch. The Branch was re-named Theatre for Youth and Community in 2002, our 10th anniversary year.

The aims of our Youth Drama Programmes are to:


expose young people to theatre
create a space for artistic expression by and for young people
cultivate the aesthetic sensibilities of young people
explore themes and issues relevant to young people in Singapore


We believe that theatre must grow out of the community and therefore pay close attention to issues that concern young people and educators. Our programmes develop from research, careful planning and consultation.

Our programmes are relevant and involve theoretical and hands-on learning: cultivating students' life skills towards their personal development.

We also believe strongly in partnerships with other sectors in society to achieve holistic outcomes for our programmes. The school's curriculum and directions in education are also taken into consideration when planning our programmes.

Theatre is not meant to be simply a high-brow affair for the wealthy and intellectual. It is a language that each of us have the right to learn and speak, in order to find release, and to make meaning of our world.
2008
 

Workshops

Theatre for Seniors Year 1

The Necessary Stage’s Theatre For Seniors programme was launched on 14 April 2008, with 50 participants.

Term 1 covered basic acting, dance and improvisation skills. This concluded with a mini-showing on the last session

Term 2 covered theatre design, dance, storytelling and history of Singapore theatre. This concluded with a mini-showing on the last session.

Term 3 covered storytelling, social dance and history of Singapore theatre.

Term 4 featured rehearsals for Encore: An Evening of Ageless Theatre.
2008
 

Workshops

Theatre For Youth and Community 2008

In September 1992, Alvin Tan, Artistic Director of The Necessary Stage, established the Theatre For Youth Branch. The Branch was re-named Theatre for Youth and Community in 2002, our 10th anniversary year.

The aims of our Youth Drama Programmes are to:


expose young people to theatre
create a space for artistic expression by and for young people
cultivate the aesthetic sensibilities of young people
explore themes and issues relevant to young people in Singapore


We believe that theatre must grow out of the community and therefore pay close attention to issues that concern young people and educators. Our programmes develop from research, careful planning and consultation.

Our programmes are relevant and involve theoretical and hands-on learning: cultivating students' life skills towards their personal development.

We also believe strongly in partnerships with other sectors in society to achieve holistic outcomes for our programmes. The school's curriculum and directions in education are also taken into consideration when planning our programmes.

Theatre is not meant to be simply a high-brow affair for the wealthy and intellectual. It is a language that each of us have the right to learn and speak, in order to find release, and to make meaning of our world.
2007
 

Staging

The Seven-Month Itch

Jason and Daniel have been in a relationship for seven months. One day, Jason meets a man at a club, and has unprotected sex with him. Although he regrets his action, it is too late. He has betrayed the trust of his partner. Worst of all, he may be infected. Will he brave enough to take an HIV-test? Will he confess his infidelity to his partner? This interactive play will be presented in an informal setting and will involve audience participation.
2007
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Singapore
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