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Post-Lockdown 3.0 Live Shows @ KLPAC
Post-Lockdown 3.0
Live Shows, A Birthday & Heartfelt Tributes.
After four long months, klpac welcomes fully-vaccinated audiences back just in time for its Co-Founder’s birthday month. Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican is set to direct not one but
two productions, Life Sdn Bhd: Differences from 7 to 10 October 2021 and Experiencing Usman Awang from 21 to 24th October 2021. Both live shows are presented by The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat at klpac’s Pentas 2. Night shows are at 8.00 pm and matinee shows are at 3.00 pm.
Curated by the director, planned and rehearsed through the pandemic and lockdown, both productions are dear to her heart for different reasons.
Life Sdn Bhd was The Actors Studio’s first show after the 2003 Dataran floods.
Reflecting on the loss, she concluded that this is life, sometimes you’re up and sometimes you’re down. That was how Life Sdn Bhd was coined. Since then the series has brought to light many real stories by real people on breast cancer, refugees, abuse, people living with HIV, human trafficking and most recently, Voices of the Young.
Commenting on this year’s theme, Faridah Merican said “Malaysia is made up of very different people. Until I embarked on this topic, I didn't realise how different or what kind
of problems our people endured. One after another, they revealed the issues they were facing because they felt, behaved or were just different from others.” “Life Sdn Bhd does not discriminate and does not censor. We take what they have to say – all true stories. All you have to do is to listen, some will shock you, some will upset you, and some will make you feel thankful. Brave is the word. If you dare to be different or learn to accept differences, you are a brave person. People may not know what to expect but after every Life Sdn Bhd show, they will walk out feeling touched. Let’s heal
one another while we can.”
Life Sdn Bhd: Differences, supported by CENDANA, MyCreative Ventures and PENJANA, features eight brave storytellers aged 16 to 49: Adry Bashir, alumnus of klpac’s Theatre for Young People (T4YP) programme; Amina, a mathphile passionate about data analysis; Ayushna, an optometrist by profession and a trained dancer by passion; educators cum writers, Cherry Coco and Cordelia Lee; homeschooler Hannah Ling; mental health writer and content creator, Joanna Noelle; and theatre student Seri.
Life Sdn Bhd: Differences is dedicated to Peter Tan, a Disability Equality Training (DET) facilitator, as we remember his lifelong work advocating for disability rights, improving access for disabled persons and promoting inclusion in society.
Right after, we celebrate and honour the life of another dear friend of Faridah’s.
Experiencing Usman Awang is a tribute to the renowned poet, playwright, novelist, National Laureate and national treasure Allahyarham Dato’ Usman Awang.
Directed by Faridah as well, it will present and explore some of his most-loved works which revolve around love, compassion, unity and the spirit of togetherness, which Malaysia needs as it emerges from a catastrophic year. Some of the works showcased include “Sahabatku”, “Scattered Bones”, “Merpati Putih, Jelajahilah Dunia Ini” and “Kekasih” in various languages and forms.
In line with NSC’s SOPs, only fully-vaccinated individuals aged 18 and above are permitted to attend live performances. klpac has comprehensive Covid-19 measures including vaccination verification and health status screening, compulsory mask-wearing, pre and post-show Covid-19 testing for the cast and crew, physical distancing measures, sanitisation and disinfection, visitor education, going contactless and staff training.
Tickets can be purchased only online via www.cloudtix.co/ soon (no phone or over-the-counter sales, only e-tickets will be issued). Each ticket sold goes towards keeping klpac and The Actors Studio afloat. The public can also make a donation via www.klpac.org/donations/.
Show Details:
Title: Life Sdn Bhd: Differences Presenters: The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat & The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac)
Supporters: MyCreative Ventures, CENDANA & PENJANA
Synopsis: Life Sdn Bhd has been touching many of us in many ways, since the
beginning of this series which began in 2004. We began with What It
Means to be Malaysian, for 3 years, performed by actors and non-actors.
Patrick Teoh then quipped…Aiya Faridah, after 3 years cukuplah, what else is there to say…
So, so wrong Patrick. There was so much more to say then and even more now. Life then moved on to personal issues that confronted us such as breast cancer, abuse, refugees, human trafficking, people living with HIV and AIDS ending last year with Voices of the Young. Differences however do touch the nerves in a way we never expected. Differences brings out the real stories from real people that we think would touch your raw nerve but yet smile, chuckle or hide that pain behind a laugh. Whatever.
Life Sdn Bhd was created in the aftermath of the devastating 2003 floods that destroyed The Actors Studio’s iconic space at Plaza Putra underneath Dataran Merdeka. Now, it will be the very production that reopens klpac after its third lockdown and an equally devastating year due to the pandemic. Directed by Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican, come listen to real stories by real people as told by Adry Bashir, Amina, Ayushna, Cherry Coco, Cordelia Lee, Hannah Ling, Joanna Noelle and Seri. Thank you for supporting Malaysian Theatre.
Ps to the storytellers and everyone helping to make it happen, thank you. Let’s heal one another while we can.
Conditions of Entry:
1. Fully-Vaccinated
Either 2 doses + 14 days (Pfizer, AstraZeneca & Sinovac) or 1 dose + 28 days (Johnson & Johnson and Can Sino) with valid MySejahtera Digital Certificate (no screenshots / photo proof)
2. Health Status
Only low risk (no symptoms) or casual contact (no symptoms) on MySejahtera
3. Aged 18 & above
Venue reserves the right to deny entry if above conditions are not fulfilled. No refund will be made to those who have purchased ticket(s).
Covid-19 Related SOPs
klpac has comprehensive measures including compulsory mask-wearing, health screening, physical distancing measures, sanitisation and disinfection, visitor education, enabling a contactless experience (e-ticketing) and staff training. No over the counter / phone sales, only online sales via CloudTix. Only e-tickets will be issued (no physical tickets). For the latest Covid-19 & SOP guide, go to bit.ly/klpac_covid19_updates.
klpac & TAS’ Covid-19 Relief Fundraising klpac & TAS’ losses due to Covid-19 have exceeded RM2 million and its venue has been deprived of audiences for 377 days. It requires a
minimum of RM 90,000 per month to stay afloat. Each ticket sold goes toward this immediate cause. You can also make a donation of any amount via www.klpac.org/donations/.
Creative Team: Director / Executive Producer: Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican
Artistic Director: Joe Hasham OAM
Lighting Designer & Operator: Yusman Mokhtar
Sound Operator: Mohd Helmi Md Khairi
Production Manager / Stage Manager: Yeo Kok Wei
Videographer: Khairil M. Bahar
Cast: Adry Bashir, Amina, Ayushna, Cherry Coco, Cordelia Lee, Hannah
Ling, Joanna Noelle, Seri
Date & Time: 7th, 8th, 9th Oct 2021 @ 8pm
10th Oct 2021 @ 3pm
Venue: Pentas 2, klpac
Tickets: RM44 flat
Box Office: Buy Online via www.cloudtix.co [Tickets On Sale Soon]
No phone sales and over the counter sales. E-tickets only.
Biodata
Creative Team
Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican (Executive Producer / Director)
Known as the First Lady of Malaysian Theatre, Faridah’s early acting credits include such plays as ‘Lela Mayang’, ‘Tok Perak’, ‘Uda dan Dara’ and ‘Alang Rentak Seribu’, works that defined the Malaysian theatre in the 60s and 70s, and determined the direction that theatre would take in the next few decades. In the early 60s, she joined Radio and TV Malaysia. Simultaneously, she was involved in the formative years of Malaysian Advertising and is today, a member of the board of directors of Ogilvy & Mather. She also sits on the board of several other institutions.
In 1989, Faridah co-founded The Actors Studio with her husband Joe Hasham OAM. In June of 2003, floods destroyed the entire complex of The Actors Studio in Plaza Putra, Dataran
Merdeka. Out of that devastation, Faridah’s ‘nothing is impossible’ attitude generated yet another ground-breaking event – the birth of The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, set up by the YTL Group, Yayasan Budi Penyayang and The Actors Studio.
Over the years, Faridah has been awarded the Ahli Mangku Negara in 1973, the Darjah Johan Negeri in 2001, the Johan Setia Mahkota in 2004, the BOH Cameronian Lifetime Achievement
Award. In 2005, Faridah was conferred the ‘Darjah Dato’ Paduka Tuanku Ja’afar by the Yang Di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan on the occasion of His Highness’ 83rd Birthday. The
following year, she received an Honorary Master of Letters at University Sains Malaysia’s 35th Convocation. Finally in 2014, Faridah received the Outstanding Achievement award under the Arts, Culture and Entertainment category from the Inaugural Malaysian Women of Excellence Awards. Faridah now sits on The Laureate Advisory Board and is also the Executive Producer and co-founder of the Performing Arts Centre of Penang (penangpac).
She was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in the Arts by Taylor’s University in 2018. Faridah is currently the Adjunct Professor & Programme Development Director of TUTAS, Malaysia's first performing arts conservatory degree programme by The Actors Studio and Taylor's University.
Joe Hasham OAM (Artistic Director)
Joe was born in Tripoli, Lebanon, did his schooling in Sydney, Australia, moved to Malaysia in 1984 and is now a proud permanent resident of his adopted country. Joe is Artistic Director of The Actors Studio, which he set up with his wife Faridah in 1989 and also Artistic Director of The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre. Joe is a graduate of NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art) at the University of NSW, Sydney, Australia. Before he made the decision to come to Malaysia, he was one of the most sought after actors in Australia. Joe is a multi award winning film director, actor, writer and recording artist.
Joe was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), within the Australian Honours System "For Service to the performing arts through The Actors Studio (Malaysia) and The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre; and, as an actor, writer, producer and director".
Joe is currently the Adjunct Professor & Programme Artistic Director of TUTAS, Malaysia's first performing arts conservatory degree programme by The Actors Studio and Taylor's University. Yusman Mokhtar (Lighting Designer & Operator) Yusman Mokhtar is a theatre graduate from the National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage (ASWARA), majoring in scenography. His works have received several nominations and won the Best Costume Design for Kandang at the 15th Boh Cameronian Arts Awards, while his collaboration with Omar Ali for Paper Crane has won Best Set Design at the 2012 ADA Drama Awards. Past design credits include Jalan Mati, Kiss Of The Spider Woman, Shorts Eyes, Supermokh, OCD, Muzikal Uda dan Dara, Thunderstorm, Dato Seri, Kandang, Pokok, Bangsawan Dendam Laksamana and Rashomon.
Adry Bashir (Cast)
Adry is a 21-year-old actor who made his debut in the theatre category of the Short and Sweet Festival in 2018. A year later, he would be inducted into the T4YP class of 2019 and returned to the theatre category of the Short and Sweet Festival where he garnered the Best Actor award. In 2020, Adry was featured in T4YP: Emergence as an ensemble member as well as featuring in Life Sdn Bhd: Voices of the Young. Besides acting, Adry is currently pursuing a degree in Economics and International Economics and is often found spending his day playing video games or playing the drums.
Amina (Cast)
Nurhidayah Nazri, also called Hidayah or Dayah was born on 4 November 1992 in Perak. Her biological little brother died at the age of 11 months when I was just 4. Having an adopted sister who is 9 years younger has never made their relationship look like sisters’. She has 2 stepmothers and 5 step-siblings. Since primary school, Amina has excelled in Mathematics, therefore she pursued Diploma in Quantitative Science and furthered her studies in Bachelor of Computational Mathematics. An experienced Mathematics teacher who has taught in a local secondary school for about a year. She then moved on to live her dream job - becoming a Data Analyst. After two years, she got retrenched because of the pandemic. But she didn’t stop there. She started her own business - selling cookies meanwhile looking out for better opportunities where my passion goes. Facing depression since 23, she is now undergoing treatment with a psychiatrist and psychologist.
Ayushna (Cast)
Originally from India, but having grown up in several countries across different continents, Ayushna started Indian classical dance at the age of 5, which she continued to pursue till her entry into medical college. A drama queen in real life, she gravitated towards theatre during her time in Singapore, taking part in several plays in college and university. Then life happened and a long hiatus from dance and theatre followed. Now a trained eye surgeon and full-time medical professional with 2 (mostly) adorable young kids and one incredibly patient husband, she has decided to shake a leg (quite literally) in Bollywood Dreams. This is her first mainstream performance.
Cherry Coco (Cast)
Yusintha Zemira is a Teacher and a Confessional Storyteller. She explores the power of words through interdisciplinary learning of Literature and Mental Health. In her belief, words have tremendous power in helping us heal our emotional strain that can be difficult to come to terms with. Her passion lies in incorporating creative writing such as short stories and poetry that plumbs us into our memories which awakens a unique voice within. Yusinth a believes that creative writing is an expression of the heart. Her passion lies in unveiling the discovery of self-worth through embarking on a journey with the mind, where it all begins.
Cordelia Lee (Cast)
Cordelia taps into her creativity to connect with herself through poetry, writing, sock doll making and singing. She teaches non-religious meditation and facilitates vocal sound toning exercises for over 10 years. She is the co-writer of a chapbook series, “The Spunky, The Rebel & A Mama”. Since 2020, she has collaborated with different organisations in providing mental-emotional health wellness workshops, with the community in mind. She made sock dolls for hospital children. She conducts doll making workshops for NGOs such as World Vision Malaysia, RMHC, UNHCR. She hopes to produce an EP for her songs based on humanity and empowerment.
Hannah Ling (Cast)
Hannah Ling is a high school student with far too many interests. Homeschooled since age seven, she added theatre to the list (alongside writing, military history, photography, and
thunderstorms) four years ago when she joined TAS academy. Since the start of the pandemic, she has taken part in three virtual productions with an international teens' theatre company. In her free time she can be found reading old detective stories and editing for an online lit mag.
Joanna Noelle (Cast)
Joanna Ambrose is a passionate writer and content creator who uses her voice to raise awareness about mental health and spread messages of self-love. She now openly shares her
own experiences and battles with depression and anxiety in the hopes of sending out a beacon of hope to others who are also struggling in their own lives. Joanna is a fervent advocate of loving yourself and building mental resilience in order to find purpose in your pain. She hopes to someday live in a society that supports than stigmatises those with any form of mental health disorders.
Seri (Cast)
A sweetheart-looking girl who has been abused so many times. A girl who has been silenced for 20 years and it’s time for me to tell a story. A theatre student who’s been trying to escape this mean world through acting.
Post-Lockdown 3.0
Live Shows, A Birthday & Heartfelt Tributes.
After four long months, klpac welcomes fully-vaccinated audiences back just in time for its Co-Founder’s birthday month. Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican is set to direct not one but
two productions, Life Sdn Bhd: Differences from 7 to 10 October 2021 and Experiencing Usman Awang from 21 to 24th October 2021. Both live shows are presented by The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat at klpac’s Pentas 2. Night shows are at 8.00 pm and matinee shows are at 3.00 pm.
Curated by the director, planned and rehearsed through the pandemic and lockdown, both productions are dear to her heart for different reasons.
Life Sdn Bhd was The Actors Studio’s first show after the 2003 Dataran floods.
Reflecting on the loss, she concluded that this is life, sometimes you’re up and sometimes you’re down. That was how Life Sdn Bhd was coined. Since then the series has brought to light many real stories by real people on breast cancer, refugees, abuse, people living with HIV, human trafficking and most recently, Voices of the Young.
Commenting on this year’s theme, Faridah Merican said “Malaysia is made up of very different people. Until I embarked on this topic, I didn't realise how different or what kind
of problems our people endured. One after another, they revealed the issues they were facing because they felt, behaved or were just different from others.” “Life Sdn Bhd does not discriminate and does not censor. We take what they have to say – all true stories. All you have to do is to listen, some will shock you, some will upset you, and some will make you feel thankful. Brave is the word. If you dare to be different or learn to accept differences, you are a brave person. People may not know what to expect but after every Life Sdn Bhd show, they will walk out feeling touched. Let’s heal
one another while we can.”
Life Sdn Bhd: Differences, supported by CENDANA, MyCreative Ventures and PENJANA, features eight brave storytellers aged 16 to 49: Adry Bashir, alumnus of klpac’s Theatre for Young People (T4YP) programme; Amina, a mathphile passionate about data analysis; Ayushna, an optometrist by profession and a trained dancer by passion; educators cum writers, Cherry Coco and Cordelia Lee; homeschooler Hannah Ling; mental health writer and content creator, Joanna Noelle; and theatre student Seri.
Life Sdn Bhd: Differences is dedicated to Peter Tan, a Disability Equality Training (DET) facilitator, as we remember his lifelong work advocating for disability rights, improving access for disabled persons and promoting inclusion in society.
Right after, we celebrate and honour the life of another dear friend of Faridah’s.
Experiencing Usman Awang is a tribute to the renowned poet, playwright, novelist, National Laureate and national treasure Allahyarham Dato’ Usman Awang.
Directed by Faridah as well, it will present and explore some of his most-loved works which revolve around love, compassion, unity and the spirit of togetherness, which Malaysia needs as it emerges from a catastrophic year. Some of the works showcased include “Sahabatku”, “Scattered Bones”, “Merpati Putih, Jelajahilah Dunia Ini” and “Kekasih” in various languages and forms.
In line with NSC’s SOPs, only fully-vaccinated individuals aged 18 and above are permitted to attend live performances. klpac has comprehensive Covid-19 measures including vaccination verification and health status screening, compulsory mask-wearing, pre and post-show Covid-19 testing for the cast and crew, physical distancing measures, sanitisation and disinfection, visitor education, going contactless and staff training.
Tickets can be purchased only online via www.cloudtix.co/ soon (no phone or over-the-counter sales, only e-tickets will be issued). Each ticket sold goes towards keeping klpac and The Actors Studio afloat. The public can also make a donation via www.klpac.org/donations/.
Show Details:
Title: Life Sdn Bhd: Differences Presenters: The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat & The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac)
Supporters: MyCreative Ventures, CENDANA & PENJANA
Synopsis: Life Sdn Bhd has been touching many of us in many ways, since the
beginning of this series which began in 2004. We began with What It
Means to be Malaysian, for 3 years, performed by actors and non-actors.
Patrick Teoh then quipped…Aiya Faridah, after 3 years cukuplah, what else is there to say…
So, so wrong Patrick. There was so much more to say then and even more now. Life then moved on to personal issues that confronted us such as breast cancer, abuse, refugees, human trafficking, people living with HIV and AIDS ending last year with Voices of the Young. Differences however do touch the nerves in a way we never expected. Differences brings out the real stories from real people that we think would touch your raw nerve but yet smile, chuckle or hide that pain behind a laugh. Whatever.
Life Sdn Bhd was created in the aftermath of the devastating 2003 floods that destroyed The Actors Studio’s iconic space at Plaza Putra underneath Dataran Merdeka. Now, it will be the very production that reopens klpac after its third lockdown and an equally devastating year due to the pandemic. Directed by Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican, come listen to real stories by real people as told by Adry Bashir, Amina, Ayushna, Cherry Coco, Cordelia Lee, Hannah Ling, Joanna Noelle and Seri. Thank you for supporting Malaysian Theatre.
Ps to the storytellers and everyone helping to make it happen, thank you. Let’s heal one another while we can.
Conditions of Entry:
1. Fully-Vaccinated
Either 2 doses + 14 days (Pfizer, AstraZeneca & Sinovac) or 1 dose + 28 days (Johnson & Johnson and Can Sino) with valid MySejahtera Digital Certificate (no screenshots / photo proof)
2. Health Status
Only low risk (no symptoms) or casual contact (no symptoms) on MySejahtera
3. Aged 18 & above
Venue reserves the right to deny entry if above conditions are not fulfilled. No refund will be made to those who have purchased ticket(s).
Covid-19 Related SOPs
klpac has comprehensive measures including compulsory mask-wearing, health screening, physical distancing measures, sanitisation and disinfection, visitor education, enabling a contactless experience (e-ticketing) and staff training. No over the counter / phone sales, only online sales via CloudTix. Only e-tickets will be issued (no physical tickets). For the latest Covid-19 & SOP guide, go to bit.ly/klpac_covid19_updates.
klpac & TAS’ Covid-19 Relief Fundraising klpac & TAS’ losses due to Covid-19 have exceeded RM2 million and its venue has been deprived of audiences for 377 days. It requires a
minimum of RM 90,000 per month to stay afloat. Each ticket sold goes toward this immediate cause. You can also make a donation of any amount via www.klpac.org/donations/.
Creative Team: Director / Executive Producer: Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican
Artistic Director: Joe Hasham OAM
Lighting Designer & Operator: Yusman Mokhtar
Sound Operator: Mohd Helmi Md Khairi
Production Manager / Stage Manager: Yeo Kok Wei
Videographer: Khairil M. Bahar
Cast: Adry Bashir, Amina, Ayushna, Cherry Coco, Cordelia Lee, Hannah
Ling, Joanna Noelle, Seri
Date & Time: 7th, 8th, 9th Oct 2021 @ 8pm
10th Oct 2021 @ 3pm
Venue: Pentas 2, klpac
Tickets: RM44 flat
Box Office: Buy Online via www.cloudtix.co [Tickets On Sale Soon]
No phone sales and over the counter sales. E-tickets only.
Biodata
Creative Team
Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican (Executive Producer / Director)
Known as the First Lady of Malaysian Theatre, Faridah’s early acting credits include such plays as ‘Lela Mayang’, ‘Tok Perak’, ‘Uda dan Dara’ and ‘Alang Rentak Seribu’, works that defined the Malaysian theatre in the 60s and 70s, and determined the direction that theatre would take in the next few decades. In the early 60s, she joined Radio and TV Malaysia. Simultaneously, she was involved in the formative years of Malaysian Advertising and is today, a member of the board of directors of Ogilvy & Mather. She also sits on the board of several other institutions.
In 1989, Faridah co-founded The Actors Studio with her husband Joe Hasham OAM. In June of 2003, floods destroyed the entire complex of The Actors Studio in Plaza Putra, Dataran
Merdeka. Out of that devastation, Faridah’s ‘nothing is impossible’ attitude generated yet another ground-breaking event – the birth of The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, set up by the YTL Group, Yayasan Budi Penyayang and The Actors Studio.
Over the years, Faridah has been awarded the Ahli Mangku Negara in 1973, the Darjah Johan Negeri in 2001, the Johan Setia Mahkota in 2004, the BOH Cameronian Lifetime Achievement
Award. In 2005, Faridah was conferred the ‘Darjah Dato’ Paduka Tuanku Ja’afar by the Yang Di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan on the occasion of His Highness’ 83rd Birthday. The
following year, she received an Honorary Master of Letters at University Sains Malaysia’s 35th Convocation. Finally in 2014, Faridah received the Outstanding Achievement award under the Arts, Culture and Entertainment category from the Inaugural Malaysian Women of Excellence Awards. Faridah now sits on The Laureate Advisory Board and is also the Executive Producer and co-founder of the Performing Arts Centre of Penang (penangpac).
She was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in the Arts by Taylor’s University in 2018. Faridah is currently the Adjunct Professor & Programme Development Director of TUTAS, Malaysia's first performing arts conservatory degree programme by The Actors Studio and Taylor's University.
Joe Hasham OAM (Artistic Director)
Joe was born in Tripoli, Lebanon, did his schooling in Sydney, Australia, moved to Malaysia in 1984 and is now a proud permanent resident of his adopted country. Joe is Artistic Director of The Actors Studio, which he set up with his wife Faridah in 1989 and also Artistic Director of The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre. Joe is a graduate of NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art) at the University of NSW, Sydney, Australia. Before he made the decision to come to Malaysia, he was one of the most sought after actors in Australia. Joe is a multi award winning film director, actor, writer and recording artist.
Joe was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), within the Australian Honours System "For Service to the performing arts through The Actors Studio (Malaysia) and The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre; and, as an actor, writer, producer and director".
Joe is currently the Adjunct Professor & Programme Artistic Director of TUTAS, Malaysia's first performing arts conservatory degree programme by The Actors Studio and Taylor's University. Yusman Mokhtar (Lighting Designer & Operator) Yusman Mokhtar is a theatre graduate from the National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage (ASWARA), majoring in scenography. His works have received several nominations and won the Best Costume Design for Kandang at the 15th Boh Cameronian Arts Awards, while his collaboration with Omar Ali for Paper Crane has won Best Set Design at the 2012 ADA Drama Awards. Past design credits include Jalan Mati, Kiss Of The Spider Woman, Shorts Eyes, Supermokh, OCD, Muzikal Uda dan Dara, Thunderstorm, Dato Seri, Kandang, Pokok, Bangsawan Dendam Laksamana and Rashomon.
Adry Bashir (Cast)
Adry is a 21-year-old actor who made his debut in the theatre category of the Short and Sweet Festival in 2018. A year later, he would be inducted into the T4YP class of 2019 and returned to the theatre category of the Short and Sweet Festival where he garnered the Best Actor award. In 2020, Adry was featured in T4YP: Emergence as an ensemble member as well as featuring in Life Sdn Bhd: Voices of the Young. Besides acting, Adry is currently pursuing a degree in Economics and International Economics and is often found spending his day playing video games or playing the drums.
Amina (Cast)
Nurhidayah Nazri, also called Hidayah or Dayah was born on 4 November 1992 in Perak. Her biological little brother died at the age of 11 months when I was just 4. Having an adopted sister who is 9 years younger has never made their relationship look like sisters’. She has 2 stepmothers and 5 step-siblings. Since primary school, Amina has excelled in Mathematics, therefore she pursued Diploma in Quantitative Science and furthered her studies in Bachelor of Computational Mathematics. An experienced Mathematics teacher who has taught in a local secondary school for about a year. She then moved on to live her dream job - becoming a Data Analyst. After two years, she got retrenched because of the pandemic. But she didn’t stop there. She started her own business - selling cookies meanwhile looking out for better opportunities where my passion goes. Facing depression since 23, she is now undergoing treatment with a psychiatrist and psychologist.
Ayushna (Cast)
Originally from India, but having grown up in several countries across different continents, Ayushna started Indian classical dance at the age of 5, which she continued to pursue till her entry into medical college. A drama queen in real life, she gravitated towards theatre during her time in Singapore, taking part in several plays in college and university. Then life happened and a long hiatus from dance and theatre followed. Now a trained eye surgeon and full-time medical professional with 2 (mostly) adorable young kids and one incredibly patient husband, she has decided to shake a leg (quite literally) in Bollywood Dreams. This is her first mainstream performance.
Cherry Coco (Cast)
Yusintha Zemira is a Teacher and a Confessional Storyteller. She explores the power of words through interdisciplinary learning of Literature and Mental Health. In her belief, words have tremendous power in helping us heal our emotional strain that can be difficult to come to terms with. Her passion lies in incorporating creative writing such as short stories and poetry that plumbs us into our memories which awakens a unique voice within. Yusinth a believes that creative writing is an expression of the heart. Her passion lies in unveiling the discovery of self-worth through embarking on a journey with the mind, where it all begins.
Cordelia Lee (Cast)
Cordelia taps into her creativity to connect with herself through poetry, writing, sock doll making and singing. She teaches non-religious meditation and facilitates vocal sound toning exercises for over 10 years. She is the co-writer of a chapbook series, “The Spunky, The Rebel & A Mama”. Since 2020, she has collaborated with different organisations in providing mental-emotional health wellness workshops, with the community in mind. She made sock dolls for hospital children. She conducts doll making workshops for NGOs such as World Vision Malaysia, RMHC, UNHCR. She hopes to produce an EP for her songs based on humanity and empowerment.
Hannah Ling (Cast)
Hannah Ling is a high school student with far too many interests. Homeschooled since age seven, she added theatre to the list (alongside writing, military history, photography, and
thunderstorms) four years ago when she joined TAS academy. Since the start of the pandemic, she has taken part in three virtual productions with an international teens' theatre company. In her free time she can be found reading old detective stories and editing for an online lit mag.
Joanna Noelle (Cast)
Joanna Ambrose is a passionate writer and content creator who uses her voice to raise awareness about mental health and spread messages of self-love. She now openly shares her
own experiences and battles with depression and anxiety in the hopes of sending out a beacon of hope to others who are also struggling in their own lives. Joanna is a fervent advocate of loving yourself and building mental resilience in order to find purpose in your pain. She hopes to someday live in a society that supports than stigmatises those with any form of mental health disorders.
Seri (Cast)
A sweetheart-looking girl who has been abused so many times. A girl who has been silenced for 20 years and it’s time for me to tell a story. A theatre student who’s been trying to escape this mean world through acting.
