Free (registration required)
In the heart of our city, Be The Change presents a thought-provoking interactive theatre experience. This programme invites audiences to become active participants in shaping the outcome of four narratives (anti-models) that tackle diverse social challenges.
Led by an ensemble of actors trained in a 3-day forum theatre workshop, each scene presents dilemmas and injustices that call for resolution. The audience is enabled to intervene, question, and change the course of events, blurring the line between performer and spectator.
Be The Change aims to spark discussions on pressing social issues and inspire tangible action. As characters face adversity, the audience steps into their shoes, exploring alternative narratives and solutions. Through Forum Theatre’s unique approach, empathy is fostered, preconceptions are challenged, and real-world change is inspired.
This programme showcases Forum Theatre’s potential as a catalyst for social transformation, urging individuals and communities to reflect on their power to create a more just and equitable world. Prepare for an immersive theatrical journey where the audience becomes an integral part of the performance, unveiling the potential for positive change in our collective narrative.
Workshops:
9-11 January 2025
2PM-6PM
Session B: 3.30pm-5.30pm
Location: *SCAPE Level 4, Dance Studio 1
Admission Type: Free (registration required)
Spark Conversations, Build Bridges: Forum Theatre Workshop on Social Issues. Do you ever feel we don’t discuss misunderstandings in our diverse society? This workshop, led by theatre director Mr. Alvin Tan (Artistic Director, The Necessary Stage), with Md Muazzam and Adib Kosnan, will use Forum Theatre to explore seldom spoken issues in socio-cultural interactions in Singapore. No experience is needed! This is a chance for everyone to:
- Unpack tensions through engaging theatre exercises.
- Develop empathy and communication skills for a more connected community.
- Learn tools to navigate sensitive conversations constructively.
Ready to build bridges? Sign up now for a fun and insightful experience! (Limited slots available. Participants must commit to all sessions. You will be notified if your slot is confirmed.)
REGISTER AS A WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT HERE.
REGISTER TO WATCH THE SHOWCASE HERE.
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ALVIN TAN
Conceptualiser
Alvin is the Founder and Artistic Director of The Necessary Stage and a leading proponent of devising theatre in Singapore, having directed over 80 plays. Alvin has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship, the Young Artist Award (1998), and the Cultural Medallion (2014). In 2010, Alvin was conferred the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture. The following year, he was awarded Best Director at The Straits Times Life Theatre Awards for Model Citizens by The Necessary Stage. Alvin was the Artistic Director of the M1 Singapore Fringe Festival (2005-2014). Alvin also started The Necessary Stage’s Theatre For Seniors (2008-2017). He was also the Artistic Director of Peer Pleasure, an annual youth theatre festival by ArtsWok Collaborative (2015–2017). Recently, Alvin has been working with emerging theatre practitioners who have become collaborators. Rejuvenated with youthful energies and dreams, it has challenged him to continue learning and growing. Combining his experiences working with youth and seniors, Alvin now works on Peranakan theatre, focusing on heritage research and exploring the innovation of intercultural traditions to fuel intergenerational contemporary theatre. |