AYTF SCHEDULE
16 – 18 November 2018
16 – 18 November 2018
VENUE: TRCC STUDIO
Performance: မျှော်လင့်ချက် [Hmyaw Lint Chet (Hope)]
Three young children are orphaned at a young age, torn apart by tragic yet common circumstances in their homeland.
Fate brings them together, and they encounter a range of human experiences: tragedy, humiliation, hope, disappointment, exhilaration, and finally, redemption.
The characters of the play are as timeless as humanity: protagonists, villains, and saviours. It is a tale of the power of true friendship and shared experience.
Knock Knock
James is a werewolf. Or is he? Knock Knock aims to raise awareness of the crises of identity felt by those suffering mental health issues. It questions societies ability to absorb and integrate the abnormal into the normal. And is the abnormal really abnormal or is it simply differing perspectives? Absorb, enjoy and decide.
Workshop: Characterisation Techniques with Daniel Jenkins
Come join Daniel Jenkins in this energetic workshop as you learn creative and applicable characterisation skills to build a strong character on stage. By focusing on drama skills such as physical movements and gestures, you will be able to build a character that are both realistic and has depth.
Workshop: Masks & Characterisation
Participants will learn how to use Trestle masks in order to create characters. This will culminate in little scenes produced by the participants.
Who is Going to Tell Her? (Catch 22)
Sid is a girl whose dream has always been to be a singer. Her mother is supportive, but everyone else doesn’t seem so happy. Her best friend is envious and tries to sabotage her performance, her boyfriend is controlling and wants her to dream of nothing more than him, her father believes singing will leave her poor and destitute. Will Sid overcome these obstacles? Is her mother’s support enough? Or will passion alone help her achieve her dream?
Performance: REBORN.
Reborn represents an identity contestation for stateless people wanting their existence to be noticed by citizens and the state. In the multiple cases Thailand has faced, many have ended in misunderstanding, bias, and violence. Lanyim Theatre aims to use Reborn in order to represent this chronic problem as an initial topic to communicate social issues through theatre art.
G(old)
Ageing is a process. One that is common to us all. But how many of us empathetically demonstrate an understanding of this process. What is it we fear? Is it fear that compels us to ignore the elderly on the MRT? Is it ambivalence? Have we lost the ability to empathise? An in-depth look at the process of ageing and the need for a more inclusive society.
IMAGINE BOX – *Performers from Khaoniew Theatre are hearing impaired.
What are the limits of your imagination? This box has six sides and from it, new stories constantly emerge two girls resolving their friendship, a family in conflict, a forest under threat. A mime piece involving puppetry and physical theatre.
ISLA TAWAK
A play about a Motherless boy who looks a little different from the rest. Bullied and teased by his peers, he goes on a quest to find out more about his maternal families history and to reveal his true identity. A mystical play that teaches us the value of inclusion.
SANDCASTLE
“Sandcastle” is an attempt to challenge the base of human relationships, in a Malaysian setting. An exploration of racial identity in a pluralistic, young and developing nation through the friendship of 3 secondary school students, “Sandcastle” is a provocative play that questions issues of friendship, maturity, belonging and inclusivity in a diverse country.
“Sandcastle” is inspired by “Parah”, a play by Instant Café Theatre first staged in Singapore and Yasmin Ahmad’s final movie, “Talentime”.
Sensory Space – Republic Polytechnic & The Republic Cultural Centre have been creating sensory shows, helmed by Gloria Tan and Samantha Bounaparte, for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) the last 4 years. Join them in this workshop to learn the basics of how to create a sensory show and what aspects to take into consideration to create a safe space for audience with ASD.
Music & Movement – A rudimentary examination of the influence of music on physical expression.
Developing Chorus with Rhythm and Themes – Theatre production is always based on a theme and it contains different types of rhythm. By using these two essential elements (rhythm and theme) some interesting and relevant chorus can be developed. And this chorus helps a lot not only in acting but also in production design.
The traditions of Mintha Theatre, Mandalay – An introduction to the style of theatre common to the Burmese. Introducing the colourful and diverse characters that help to tell the traditional stories. Using music, movement and dance techniques to share their stories.
Indonesian Traditional dance: Introducing the beauty of Saman Dance from Aceh, Sumatra Island –Indonesian diverse culture, focusing mainly in Saman Dance, A thousand hand dance from Aceh, Sumatra. Participants will be learning the hand movements, the history behind the movements and also vocalization and singing that accompanied the dance. Challenging their coordination and teamwork in a fun way.
Intro to B-boying/B-girling – Pick up some moves and step into the world of breaking with Dominic Nah and Michael Ng. Here you will learn the basics of what it means to be a B-boy/B-girl. The pair has recently staged Dead Was The Body Till I Taught It How To Move, a show directed by The Second Breakfast Company’s (2BCo) Artistic Director, Adeeb Fazah. It incorporates breakdance and theatre and toured Shenzhen Nanshan Theatre Festival in September 2018.
殺陣 – JAPANESE SWORD ACTION
Theatre For Social Change – This workshop offers participants the opportunity to study their societies, detect problems or social issues, and try to solve them by using the stage as a virtual society and performance as a virtual situation.
Performance: The Silly Little Girl and the Funny Old Tree
In a rapidly changing society, a young curious girl develops a connection with an old wise tree in her school. However, construction plans threaten to put an end to the tree’s life. The girl feels troubled with the thought of losing a foundation of history, as society brings parts of culture and environment to cessation.
STAGED READING – A Triple Bill
The Young Company share their Writers Showcase as part of the festival!
Have You Any Wool – A regular dinner for a regular family of four regular people suddenly becomes irregular when a credit card goes missing. Fingers start pointing as old stereotypes resurface – stereotypes that ultimately prove false. Yet can opinions truly change?
Salt – A father who’s pressured by his parents to produce the next heir, a mother who’s world is filled with undying love for her children, and how her world comes crashing down when one by one, things start to fall out of place.
Under the Influence – 13-year-old Jane finds herself at Becca’s sleepover one night. Having been left out and teased at school, this is her one chance to prove to the popular kids that she is more than just the nerd they make her out to be. But Jane soon realizes that fitting in with the “cool kids” means having to succumb to peer pressure, and she begins to wonder if she is truly ready to step into these unchartered territories with them.
STAGED READING – A Double Bill
The Young Company share their Writers Showcase as part of the festival!
Camouflage – Four plucky youngsters are scheduled to pass a rigorous weapons test to prove their worth as soldiers. Ongoing tensions between Gregory, an entitled young recruit and Chin Siong Wee, the team’s misguided supervising officer culminate in a heated stand-off.
The Hawker
Weighing the scales of past and present. This piece helps us to consider and reflect on the progress society has made over the years. By visiting the past we are awakened to our present through this endearing story of family and friendship, evaluating our position of accessibility and inclusion in modern society.
An Ice Cold Song
An industrial landscape is shaken when an anonymous visitor arrives to change the status quo. By introducing music and song to this arid land, this begins the revolution of change. A modern-day Pied Piper story, that investigates the idea of inclusion and accessibility to free choice.
BEAUTY IS DIVERSITY
A story illuminating the opinions and diversity of culture, as our Indonesian friends consider their response to the idea of beauty. Highlighting those of different race, background, age, lifestyle, disabilities and even privilege with the hope of empowering choice and respecting the right to freedom of choice.
BEFORE
A cyclical tale focused on the education system in Japan and its effects on the current youth culture through the decisive severing of souls. Our protagonist is deconstructed and reformed by the system, collateral damage is a given.
POLYTHENE HOUSE
An original piece, based on the refugee crisis in Rohingya, Myanmar as the displaced arrive and attempt to settle in Bangladesh. A considered and heartfelt response to our changing world.
Horror (or Horrific) Faces with Home-made Prosthetic MakeUp
Utilizing simple materials such as tissue, gelatin, chocolate and others, the workshop will explore ways of creating make up for your horror flicks.
Personal Effect
Tied to this year’s theme of Accessibility and Inclusion, participants will be challenged to examine how they perceive and are perceived by others. How much can we understand from someone just by looking at what they carry on a day-to-day basis? What personal biases colour our impressions of absolute strangers? We invite the naturally curious and open-minded to attend.
Puppetry 101
An introduction to Puppetry and how it is interpreted by a hearing-impaired community. What are its benefits and how does it expand/broaden your own perspective of theatre as a tool for communication?
Monument of Empathy
Come learn about acting from a Bruneian perspective. Seeds have created their own art culture that is mixed with the Bruneian way of life, offering you not just arts skills but practical life tools.
MASKS ON STAGE
Everyone wears their own mask in life and not one mask is the same as another. However, we all share a common stage we call life. How can every individual’s unique mask be included and gain access to life as a significant player? This workshop explores individuality, understanding and acceptance.
VENUE: TRCC STUDIO