【MUKA Training: Online Art Lecture】 Director’s Creative Practice and Conversation (with Script Analysis)
Host: Dr. Deric Gan
Script Analysis Guest: Wang Yiwa Software: ZOOM *The event will be conducted in Chinese.
【Event Introduction】 The event is divided into two parts: First, a professional teacher will provide an analysis of contemporary non-realistic scripts, offering insights into the script structure and characteristics of genres like absurdism. Then, a local theater director will provide a fresh interpretation and insight into the script, shedding light on the process of transforming the text into a staged performance.
【Target Audience】 This event is suitable for anyone interested in dramatic literature (scripts) and directorial art. It is open to students and practitioners from drama and literature departments, as well as theater professionals.
Details and Online Registration: https://www.mukabeli.com/collections/feature-on-homepage/products/onlinetalkseries
For inquiries, please contact: mukaspace@gmail.com or WhatsApp: 011-2800 9919
【Art Lecture Dates and Times】
1st Session: August 27, 2021 (Friday) 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Guest Director: Wong Lay Chin
Script: “Love Letters”
Playwright: Gabriela Mistral [Chile] An exploration and analysis of the contemporary script “Love Letters,” its structure, and characteristics, followed by a fresh interpretation by a local theater director.
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2nd Session: August 27, 2021 (Friday) 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Guest Director: Easee Gan
Script: “The Pillowman” Playwright: Martin McDonagh [UK] An analysis of the script “The Pillowman,” exploring its themes and narrative structure, followed by a director’s interpretation.
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3rd Session: August 28, 2021 (Saturday) 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Guest Director: Seng Soo Ming
Script: “The Maids”
Playwright: Jean Genet [France] An examination of the script “The Maids,” its context and themes, followed by a director’s perspective.
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4th Session: August 28, 2021 (Saturday) 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Guest Director: Kimmy Kiew
Script: “Waiting for Godot”
Playwright: Samuel Beckett [Ireland] A discussion of “Waiting for Godot,” its themes and impact, followed by a director’s insights.
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5th Session: August 29, 2021 (Sunday) 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Guest Director: Amelia Tan
Script: “I Love XXX”
Playwright: Meng Jinghui [China]
Exploring the experimental and unconventional play “I Love XXX,” followed by a director’s perspective.
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6th Session: August 29, 2021 (Sunday) 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Guest Director: Soon Choon Mee
Script: “The Zoo Story”
Playwright: Edward Albee [USA] A deep dive into “The Zoo Story,” its themes, and impact, followed by a director’s insights.
【Note】 MUKA SPACE is one of the recipients of CENDANA’s Arts Organisation Resilience Funding Programme 2021.
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