The COVID-19 pandemic may have caused anxiety among young art practitioners but some are navigating the uncertainty with grit and gumption. BA(Hons) Fine Arts alumna Fatima Bano had a brief battle with the virus but thanks to the support from the College and loved ones, she was able to overcome it. Following graduation, she has kept busy by running printmaking workshops and even showcased her pieces in a group exhibition during Singapore Art Week 2021.
Book Launch: Embodied Performativity in Southeast Asia
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ConferenceThis is the launch event for Embodied performativity in Southeast Asia: Multidisciplinary corporealities, edited by Dr Stephanie Burridge with chapters by Dr Elizabeth de Roza and Shelly Quick; Dr Timothy O’Dwyer, Susan Sentler and Glenna Batson; Dinu Bodiciu, Dr Clare Veal and Dr Darren Moore.
Feature: Theatre students discuss the highs and lows of COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning)
As the COVID-19 pandemic shut down physical theatres and performers and theatre makers shifted online out of necessity, the shift online opened up new possibilities for more cross-border collaborations.
ARTWALK Little India 2021: In Spite Of...
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FestivalARTWALK Little India is an annual multidisciplinary public arts project set in the cultural precinct of Little India. Through artworks such as wall murals, workshops, music and performances, artists bring to life the history and traditions of Little India through a multisensory art experience.
In conversation with: Three performing arts students on their journey at LASALLE
Samuel Chua (BA(Hons) Musical Theatre) enjoys executing stunts. Melva Lee (BA(Hons) Acting) feels most at home on the stage. Emily Sia (BA(Hons) Music) loves writing songs to express herself and connect with others. All three share an aspiration to be performing artists and have chosen LASALLE College of the Arts to help them realise their dreams.
Photo essay: Learning and teaching the performing arts during a pandemic
Diploma in Dance students participated in a remote learning workshop with Studio Wayne McGregor. Organised as part of the Esplanade’s da:ns festival, they learnt repertoire from the award-winning choreographer’s Living Archive work though a screen.
In conversation with: Cho Jun Ming and Su Paing Tun on making film inclusive
Hi Jun Ming and Su, congratulations on the success of My Only Sunshine! Could you share a bit about the background of this film?
Jun Ming: Thank you! It has always been my dream to make films that touch on social issues. Before making this film, I definitely did not know enough about Deafness. I spent time doing research on Deaf culture and also on the psychology of child bullying, which really opened my eyes. I am especially thankful to Lily Goh of ExtraOrdinary Horizons, who taught me and Su Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) and shared stories of the Deaf community.
Mama Looking for Her Cat
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Theatre
Rashomon
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TheatreWritten by Fay Kanin and Michael Kanin
Adapted from the short story by Ryunosuke Akutagawa
Directed by Samantha Scott-Blackhall
Cinematography by Chia Meng Koo
A psychological thriller investigating the nature of truth and how easy it is to distort it. Three re-tellings of the same story, whose will you believe? The final answer may be the most shocking of all.
Feature: Actor training in the 21st century: a global perspective
Actor training has significantly evolved since the start of the 21st century. From approaches involving theatre-making and entrepreneurism to cross-cultural pedagogies and the challenges of COVID-19, drama schools and acting programmes have engaged and reshaped the industry in ways that balance tradition and progressivism.
