The life and mind of Adeline Ong

I watched it. Loved it.
I will let the trailer do the talking.

Little Penang Street Market

August 2008

Merdeka Magic

What better way to celebrate our nation’s birth than by bringing joy to its children

Little Penang Street Market will celebrate Merdeka Day with a series of programs especially for children. These include special drama programs on movement and rhyme, and sessions with magicians, clowns and jugglers.

Date of Market : Sunday 31st August

Place : Upper Penang Road

Time: from 10.00am to 6.00pm

Programs for Children :

Whole day Painting and working with Collage by Shamsul Bahri

12.15 – 2.15 The Balloon Clown wanders around the Market

12.30 – 1.30 Jeffrey the clown entertains around the Market

2.00 – 2.30 The Amazing Antics of Master Seng the Plastic Man

2.30 – 3.00 Penang Players presents: Movement in drama by Joelle St Arnoult. Children will have FUN while developing their physical and emotional expression as they participate in a variety of movements accompanied by sounds of music.

3.00 – 3.30 Rhyme-Time! By Lucille Dass. Children will have FUN participating in a variety of expressions that will develop their skills in the “sound of English” as they learn to rhyme and keep time!

Other Programs :

Book Reading LOVERS AND STRANGERS REVISITED - by Robert Raymer

Robert Raymer, who teaches creative writing at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, will read one of his stories and talk about how you can turn your ideas into short stories, using examples from Lovers and Strangers Revisited whereby he turned his ideas into a collection of 17 Malaysian short stories that have now been published 63 times in 9 countries, taught at four Malaysian universities, and in SPM literature (”Neighbours”).

In the title story, a selfish writer gets more than he bargained for when former lovers haunt him in more ways than one. In another story, a man’s loneliness turns into obsession when he shares a taxi ride with a Malay woman. A Clark Gable lookalike is a barrister wannabe with a shocking secret and gossipy neighbours reveal more about themselves than the man who commits suicide. Elsewhere, expats cross the border to Had Yai to experience a good bargain in the Thai flesh trade before going home to their wives in America.

In this republished edition of Lovers and Strangers Revisited, Robert’s snapshots of scenes from various walks of life provide an insider-outsider view on love, family and culture, and urges a second look at ourselves in the mirror of self-awareness.

At the Space :

Our Entertainment

11.30 The Dance Factory presenting an assortment of contemporary dance

12.00 Our very own Princess of Pop, Regina

12.30 The G Spot Resident Jazz Band - music from among the best of

Penang’s jazz musicians

1.00 The magic of Jeffrey the Magician

1.15 The G Spot Resident Jazz Band

1.30 Rozz and the Frequency

2.00 The amazing antics of Plastic Man, Master Seng

2.30 The Penang Players workshop: Drama Activities for Children

3.30 Wishing Treez - two brothers with great talent

4.00 Miliz - a young band already making waves

70 Art and and Crafts stalls, Heritage Food Stalls

On-site Demonstrations on making paper aeroplanes, Wayang Kulit, and Grass Hoppers made of Coconut Leaves

More Information on our other guests, performers and arts and crafts persons can be found on our website. Please contact :

Feei at 016 488 3632, Ambi at 012 482 8619 or check out our website at: www.littlepenang.com.my

Penang Players will be at

LITTLE PENANG STREET MARKET

31 August 2008

at the usual venue of Upper Penang Road, 10am - 5pm

Merdeka Magic

Come and celebrate National Day with us - with a fantastic array of magical performances, presentations, stalls, and people!

Check out the amazing magic of Jeffrey the Magician, be entertained by the Balloon Clown and witness the extraordinary feats of ‘Plastic Man’ Master Seng.

Plus lots more wonderful performances - including the G-Spot Resident Jazz Band, Wishing Treez, the Dance Factory, and a children’s theatre workshop (open to all kids: call us) organised by Penang Players Music and Drama Society.

2.30-3.00pm Movement in drama by Joelle St Arnoult

Children will have FUN while developing their physical and emotional expression as they participate in a variety of movements accompanied by sounds of music.

3.00-3.30pm Rhyme-Time! By Lucille Dass

Children will have FUN participating in a variety of expressions that will develop their skills in the “sound of English” as they learn to rhyme and keep time!

Stalls including some 70 producers selling everything from clothing through jewelry, handicrafts, antiques, food and including hands-on demonstrations of various skills.

We will also have our usual showcase of three Penang artists in our Visual Arts section

So, bring your family and friends and colleagues and…….. spread the word. Be part of the celebrations. Revel in Penang’s creativity and heritage! Celebrate National Day with us!

Penang Players Music and Drama Society,

please contact Joelle on 012-5512616 or Mano on 012-4318330

The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPac) is delighted to present a showcase of
THE CuriOuS ReSIdEnCY

Amusing, ironic and affectionate, these three plays showcase KLPac’s Curious Residency, three of the most talented directors of today, while displaying the vitality of a new generation of young performers. With tales of school, love and adolescent drama, they are cool, honest snapshots of life in the transition to adulthood.

Pentas 2, KLPac (click here for map)
RM25 or RM10 (students only)
Get a 10% discount when you buy tickets to all 3 CuriOuS shows or 5% for any two CuriOuS shows*

After Our’s
*** This play deals with adult subject matter ***

21 - 23 Aug, 26 - 30 Aug @ 8.30pm; 24 & 31 Aug @ 3pm
Directed by Helena Foo
Adapted from the Eric Amadio movie
Featuring Nick Davis, George Bull, Alia Nabil, Claudia Low, Lesedi Halahala and Joylynn Teh

An edgy relationship comedy about several couples from all walks of life having troubled conversations. After Our’s is a humorous yet honest look at the complexity of modern day relationships, through witty dialogue and compromising situations, the play takes us from the beginning of a relationship to the aftermath of one, examining every stage in between the drama, heartache and confusion.

8 Ways to Lighten the School Bag

4 - 6 Sept @ 8.30pm; 7 Sept @ 3pm
Directed by Mark Beau de Silva
Featuring Juria Toramae, Pammi Sidhu, Kelvin Wong, Bella Rahim, Nita Isma, Sani Zainal Abidin, Shirin Jauhari, Gregory Sze and Branavan Aruljothi

They carry their bags to school, back home, and then to school again. Heavier and heavier, until it becomes too heavy to move.

There is a fight in the school between Brana, Shirin and Kelvin. The parents are called in to investigate as the teachers have no clue on who to punish. Join the teachers, students, and parents as they uncover details of that fateful day when they fight happened, as they travel through Moral lesson, history lesson, PE and other periods to discover the truth, and ultimately find out what made the students break out! 8 Ways to Lighten the School Bag is a humourous look at our country, its systems, and our education. What’s your education?

The play was written through KLPac’s inaugural Community Writing Project - an attempt to involve the community in theatre making. Through a 3-month workshop, the participants played, wrote and are now acting in a play they wrote together.

Love & Beauty - The Sonnets of William Shakespeare

18 - 20 Sept @ 8.30pm; 20 - 21 Sept @ 3pm
Directed by Chris Ling
Featuring The T4YP Ensemble - Alfred Loh, Juliana Ibrahim, Arthur Chia Tek, Farah Rani, Gadiy Lim, Gowri Paary, Hana Mazlan, Iedil Putra Alaudin, Ivan Chan, Johann Oh, Kimberly Mehta, Marvin Wong, Oliver Peters, Sharon Lam and Ujval Singh Sidhu-Brar

One man considers the merits of love and beauty in the course of one night. Sometimes whimsical and funny, at other times poignant and sad, Love & Beauty presents the timeless sonnets of William Shakespeare in a heady mix of musings, music and multimedia.

Get your tickets to the CuriOuS shows by calling
(KLPac) 03-4047 9000 or (The Actors Studio @ BSC) 03-2094 9400!

Watch the trailer here or visit www.klpac.com for more info…

* Discount applicable for purchase(s) of adult-priced tickets in a single transaction / receipt only.

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curious /’kjuəriəs/ adj
1 eager to know or learn: They are a curious lot, always asking questions.

2 having or showing too much interest in the affairs of others: They are always curious about each other’s work.

3 strange; unusual: What a curious-looking threesome.

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There is a little birdie flying around saying that the NIDA will be back this year.

Former students might be invited back….

Fingers crossed.

The Instant Cafe Theatre Company
FIRSTWoRKS
presents

HERO
Family. Death. Politics

WRITTEN BY
Arun Subramaniam

DIRECTED BY
Jo Kukathas & Zalfian Fuzi

STARRING
Indi Nadarajah & Anne James
INTRODUCING
Ley Shahrwind

Following the success of the play Air Con by Shanon Shah
Instant Cafe is happy to present the second play in the FIRSTWoRKS 2008 season of New Malaysian Plays.

Hero tell us the story of the mysterious assassination of a Indian politician in Malaysia. The dead man however refuses to be quiet - despite,or perhaps because of, his murder. He is haunted by his own life and continues to haunt the life of his wife and son just as they are haunted by memories of him.
Who has assassinated him? And why?

For Mature Audiences

27-31 August 2008
830pm (Wed-Sun)
3pm (Sat-Sun)
RM 27 (students, seniors), RM 42, RM 62
***Preview: 27 August 830pm (ALL TICKETS RM 27 only)***

Actors Studio Bangsar Shopping Centre

To find out more about The Instant Café Theatre Company as well as its FIRSTWoRKS Playwriting Program you can visit our website at http://www.instantcafetheatre.com

* 10% discount for ASTRO subscribers*
To purchase your tickets call box office at 03 2094 0400

www.instantcafetheatre.com

Last Saturday night, after I spoke to him for the last time. I hung up the phone and as my eyes well up, I let out a soft sob. For those who do not know, might have thought I was devastated that my team did not make the Short+Sweet Gala Night. For those who know and especially those who were there, thank you for the love and support.

How am I feeling now? Well, this quote that E gave me describes everything I am feeling.

“I’ve learned that goodbyes will always hurt. Pictures will never replace having been there. Memories good or bad will bring tears. And words can never replace those feelings.”

It’s back!!! With the same fun filled song & dance numbers, all new cast, and an all new venue, The Actors Studio in association with KLPAC brings you Broadway Parodies Lagi Lah!
Since everyone had so much fun with the show last year, we’re bringing it back just for you. And this time round we’re taking it on a nation wide tour as well!
Ipoh, Penang, Melaka, JB, Kuching, KK…here we come!

With sikit pinjam konsep from the Western “Forbidden Broadway” spoof show, “Broadway Parodies Lagi Lah!” is a rich rojak of slices of Malaysian life garnished with a big splash of humour and served up on a platter of great songs. A Malaysian feast of spoofs that is sure to fill your stomachs with laughter! Some new songs oso got!

Written & Facilitated by : Brian McIntyre
Choregraphed by : Farah Dato’ Sulaiman
Production Designer: Edna Tan
Artistic Director : Joe Hasham
Executive Producer : Dato’ Faridah Merican

Featuring :
Mia Palencia (songwriter with fabulous jazz feel – M The Opera)
Tria (the new Judy Garland of Malaysia! M The Opera, Audition reality TV)
Zeqhty Nattrah (dancer and stage performer – PGL, P Ramlee the Musical)
Tabitha Kong (Sparkling voice! Tunku, Drunk Before Dawn, Pygmalion the Musical)
Janet Lee (theatre veteran, classically trained - Magic Flute, Merry Widow, Tosca)
Sarah Low (new talent singer and dancer – Rose Rose I Love You)
Shahila Johan (terrific young talent - major in classical voice ASWARA, KL Young Singers)
Glamorique Arshad (veteran performer - Mikado, Stand and Deliver, Jalan Impian, Tunku)
Ho Soon Yoon (actor, singer in Broken Bridges, Tunku, conductor [In The Mood] )
Sham Sunder Binwani (veteran stage and comedy actor - Aladdin)
Keith Yew (dancer, singer – La Cinturita, Sing Sing Sing!)

18 -28 September 2008
18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 September @ 8:30pm
21, 28 September matinee @ 3pm
No shows on Monday
Venue: Pentas One, KL Performing Arts Centre, Jalan Strachan, Kuala Lumpur

Ticket Prices: RM60, RM40 & RM20 (students)
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS (2 weeks before the show)
Adults - RM40 & Students - RM10

FAMILY WEEKEND PACKAGE
Family of 4 pax - RM100
Any additional member - RM20

CORPORATE NIGHTS
Tue - Thu (500 tix) RM25,000.00 per show
Fri - Sun (500 tix) RM30,000.00 per show

The Actors Studio Bangsar : 03-2093 0400, 03-2094 0400/1400
call Shalu for further enquiries/bulk bookings
or
KLPac Boxoffice : 03-40479000

Masuklah you!!!

Want some more? Check out the webpage on last year’s show at

http://www.six2eight.com/bplwebsite/bplhome.html

The Actors Studio Presents:

BROADWAY PARODIES LAGI LAH! Malaysian Spoofs of Songs from the Musicals

With sikit pinjam konsep from the Western “Forbidden Broadway” spoof show, The Actors Studio proudly presents “Broadway Parodies Lagi Lah!”, a rich rojak of slices of Malaysian life garnished with a big splash of humour and served up on a platter of great songs. A Malaysian feast of spoofs that is sure to fill your stomachs with laughter!

BROADWAY PARODIES LAGI LAH! Malaysian Spoofs of Songs from the Musicals

What Is It?

A fun filled revue of well known song and dance numbers in which the lyrics have been spoofed to showcase and celebrate a range of uniquely Malaysian culture, characters and icons. Chicken Rice, the Good Morning Towel, the Bomoh of the Bursa - kind of like Reggie Lee and C W Kee’s World cartoon characters in lyrical form. And with a hugely talented cast, fantastic Broadway style choreography and both live and computer sequenced musical backing, BPLL promises to repeat its runaway success of last year and again be the show that everyone will want to see!

Why Lagi?

BPLL is a reprise of “Broadway Parodies Lah!” which The Actors Studio presented in May 2007. All ten performances were completely sold out, which generated tremendous calls to restage the show.

Is it the same cast?

The original cast members were asked if they would be available to perform in BPLL, and Sabrina, Glamorique and Soon Yoon were able to say yes. Choreographer Farah Dato Sulaiman also agreed to come back on board, as did Edna Tan for Production Design and Dominique Devorsine for costumes. Of the others, it is understood that Cheryl is studying, Doreen is starting a family, and Kyra and Ivan are overseas. Douglas and Joanne have famously tight schedules and various projects needing their attention! Auditions for new cast members attracted a wide range of both existing and exciting new talent that we anticipate will bring a more musical and visual dimension to the show – more Broadway but still very much LAH!!

Will the show have the same songs as last time?

Predominantly yes, though some new ones have been added. New ones include Under The Tree, The Roti Man, and Tai Tai Spenders.

BROADWAY PARODIES LAGI LAH! Malaysian Spoofs of Songs from the Musicals

Conceived by: Jason Cheong and Edna Tan

Written by: Brian McIntyre

Cast:

Ladies

Mia Palencia (songwriter with fabulous jazz feel – M The Opera)

Tria (the new Judy Garland of Malaysia! M The Opera, Audition reality TV)

Zeqhty Nattrah (dancer and stage performer – PGL, P Ramlee the Musical)

Tabitha Kong (Sparkling voice! Tunku, Drunk Before Dawn, Pygmalion the Musical)

Janet Lee (theatre veteran, classically trained - Magic Flute, Merry Widow, Tosca)

Sarah Low (new talent singer and dancer – Rose Rose I Love You)

Shahila Johan (terrific young talent - major in classical voice ASWARA, KL Young Singers)

Men

Glamorique Arshad (veteran performer - Mikado, Stand and Deliver, Jalan Impian, Tunku)
Ho Soon Yoon (actor, singer [Broken Bridges, Tunku], conductor [In The Mood] )

Sham Sunder Binwani (veteran stage and comedy actor - Aladdin)

Keith Yew (dancer, singer – La Cinturita, Sing Sing Sing!)

Music sequenced and orchestrated by: Brian McIntyre

BROADWAY PARODIES LAH! Malaysian Spoofs of Songs from the Musicals

Executive Producer: Datuk Faridah Merican

Artistic Director: Joe Hasham

Production Designer: Edna Tan

Choreography: Farah Sulaiman

Stage Design, Lighting Design, Props and Continuity Director: Edna Tan

Costume Design: Dominique Devorsine

Publicity: Brian McIntyre, Glamorique Arshad and Shalu

ACT I

At The End of the Play (”At The End Of The Day” from “Les Miserables”)

Food Glorious Food (from “Oliver!”)

Under The Tree

Chicken with the Chili on Top (”Surrey with the Fringe” from “Oklahoma”)

The Roti Man (”The Candy Man” from “Willy Wonka”)

Good Morning Towels (”Good Morning Starshine” from “Hair”)

Marina (”Maria” from “West Side Story”)

Seventeen Going on Eighteen (from “The Sound of Music”)

Punch A Docket Or Two (”Pick A Pocket Or Two” from “Oliver!)

Aiyo (”Heigh Ho” from “Snow White”)

I Like to Stay in Malaysia (”America” from West Side Story)

I Just Want To Be A Dame (”There is Nothing Like a Dame” from “South Pacific”)

Karaoke (”Cabaret”)

ACT II

We’re Halfway Through The Play (”At The End Of The Day” from “Les Miserables”)

Damansara (”Oklahoma!”)

Shop Shop Shop (”The Student Prince”)

Hello Datin (”Hello Dolly”)

Tai Tai Spenders (”Sweet Charity”)

Diamonds In Your Ears My Friend ( from “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”)

We Must Play Golf All Day (”I Could Have Danced All Night” from “My Fair Lady”)

The Bomoh of the Bursa (”The Phantom of the Opera”)

Tomorrow (”Tomorrow” from “Annie”)

We’re DeListed (”It’s DeLovely” from “Red Hot and Blue”)

The Best Thing in this Show is Me (”The Best Things in Life are Free” from “Good News”)

I’m Off to Genting in the Morning! (”I’m Getting Married” from “My Fair Lady”)

Bodoh Lah (”Do Re Mi” from “The Sound of Music”)

Do You Hear the Peacocks Sing (”Do You Hear the People Sing” from “Les Miserables”)

At The End of the Play reprise (”At The End Of The Day” from “Les Miserables”)

BROADWAY PARODIES LAH! Malaysian Spoofs of Songs from the Musicals

Performance Dates: 18 - 28 September @ 8.30pm (Tuesdays - Saturdays) / 3pm (Sundays)

NO SHOWS ON MONDAY

Venue: Pentas One, KL Performing Arts Centre, Jalan Strachan

Ticket Prices: RM60, RM40 & RM20 (students). Family

Packages: Family of 4 = RM100 (any additional member = RM20)

Early Bird discounts available 2 weeks before opening night show at RM40 (adults) and RM10 (students). For bulk ticket booking call Shalini at 03 2093 0400 - You might just get a discount…

Please call The Actors Studio (03) 2094 9400 or email tickets@theactorsstudio.com.my

For more detail check out the Broadway Parodies blog http://broadwayparodieslah.blogspot.com/

http://www.theactorsstudio.com.my

http://www.klpac.com.my

The inaugaral Short+Sweet Malaysia is finally over.

This site will be updated as much as possible.

Thanks for being patient and supportive.

Hi all…
This is my first entry of the month. I know that I have not been in here much.
But here is what my schedule like.

Wake up at 6 a.m.
Start journey to work at 6.45 a.m.
Reach training centre at 7.15 ish
Finish work at 5.00 p.m.

From then onwards to about 11 p.m. I am at rehearsals.

Am I tired? Yes.

But it is a concious decision I made.