Theatre Design & Singapore Storytelling
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Theatre Design &Singapore Storytelling
New Hampshire International Arts SeminarSzu-Feng Chen [email protected]
www.szufengchen.ent
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Theatre Design ProcessCommitment Read the playScript and Character Analysis Research and Inspiration Communication and CollaborationDesign DevelopmentOrganization Execution
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SingaporeDiverse and Young1965 declared
independence from United Kingdom.
Most citizens root from China, Malaysia, and India.
Singlish: An unofficial mixed language of English, Malay, and Chinese dialects.
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Chinese in Singapore• Chinese constitutes
80% population.• Languages Spoken:
English, Singlish, Singadarin, Mandarin, Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese, and Hakka.
• English becomes primary language to unify the Chinese Singaporeans from different dialects group.
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Kuo Pao Kun郭宝崑1939–2002
An iconic dramatist, playwright, director, educator, activist and public intellectual in Singapore.
From the 1960s to 1990s during Singapore’s independence., His works served as social commentaries, distinctly emphasizing on multiculturalism and focusing on man’s struggle and search for cultural identity.
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Kuo Pao Kun1939–2002
1989National Culture Medallion
1992The Culture Award
1993 Asean Cultural Award
2002The Excellence for Singapore Award
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Hosted by The Theatre Practice Supported by Singapore National Arts Council
2012 KUO PAO KUN FESTIVALIN SEARCH OF KUO PAO KUN
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Lao Jiu: The Musical
A Musical adapted from Kuo Pao Kun’s original play Lao Jiu
Script Adaptation: Liu Xiaoyi | Composer: Eric Ng | Lyricist: Xiaohan
Director: Kuo Jian Hong | Associate Director & Choreographer: George Chan
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Focus : 80’s life sketch with
contemporary silhouette
Set and Costume
Design
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Set Design Inspiration
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80’s Daily Life in Singapore
Set Design
Research
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THE EXAM SCENE
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Costume Design
Inspiration
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COSTUME DESIGN RENDERINGS
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COSTUME DESIGN EXECUTION