Tag: PenangPAC
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I’ve Written a New Show: Finally. “Within Reach”
A colleague in the theatre industry reached out a few months ago about collaborating on a new theatre project. After some discussing back and forth, it was decided that I would write the entire show. It would consist of 10 short plays similarly themed. Today, I finished writing it. My first new full-length theatre show…
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My Play This Weekend in Penang: Grade Semantics
My play “Grade Semantics” hits the stage this weekend as part of the Short & Sweet Theatre Festival in Penang, Malaysia. This is a play that I’ve produced twice myself, and it’s a hit — especially with students and teachers. I’ve even had a HS counselor tell me after watching it that the farcical…
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Farewell, Penang Performing Arts Centre (penangpac)! I will miss you!
At the conclusion of my last show at penangpac yesterday, I was highly honored by my friends there with this amazing parting gift. This was completely unexpected. I was bowled over by their thoughtfulness. I have grown my theatre arts background and experience at their famous stage 1 and stage 2 venues. So I thought,…
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#19
This weekend, I’m producing my 19th full-length theatrical production in the past ten years. This one is called RLT Musical Revue, a compilation of the best musical moments and short musicals that I’ve produced in the past. It’s an eclectic and fun show, filled with talented singers, dancers, musicians, and actors. I’m so grateful for…
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RLT Musical Revue Poster
Here’s an advance copy of our new RLT Musicial Revue poster. This unique show has 21 different songs and/or short theatrical musicals ranging from 1 minute to 10 minutes. We have a troupe of 22 singers and dancers who have been working feverously to get this show ready. And ready, we are not! At least…
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A Short Narration #1
RLT Musical Revue is a special show of musical theatre (May 20th) which highlights the songs and short musicals which I’ve written or co-written over the past eight years. It includes 21 pieces of varying lengths, including 3 short musicals of 10 minutes or less. To tie the show together, I’ve written a few narrative…
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I’m Heading On-Stage. Yes, I’m Nervous
I’m super excited and super nervous for January 21. Penang Performing Arts Centre is sponsoring a staged-reading of my brand new full length play “The Last Bastion.” The purpose of the event is to get some audience feedback for the play’s development. I want to eventually send it on to some theatre troupes and festivals…
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The Glass Menagerie @penangpac – Don’t Miss It! Last Chance.
I just returned from seeing the classic Tennessee Williams piece “The Glass Menagerie,” – one of only three performances as a special penangpac production. Here are three reasons why you shouldn’t miss this show! Marina Tan! Marina played the matriarch Amanda Wingfield, giving a stunning performance. The nuances, the playful southern accent, the command of…
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Photos from the Show
Thanks to Jonathan Steffen for these shots from dress rehearsal for “How to Build a Dictator.” We had 23 students for our dress rehearsal as opposed to 142 for the real show. But they were a lively bunch. I had a blast getting on stage and acting for one of my first times ever. Here’s…
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Tonight: “How to Build a Dictator” – Black Box Experiments
I’m very pleased to have my script “How to Build a Dictator” be part of penangpac’s Black Box Experiments Series for 2016. It’s a unique, audience participation piece which I can’t tell you much about because it’s meant to be experienced, not talked about. It’s not even meant to watched on video. Someone asked if…
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