contact for tickets: 017-2276428, not the previously stated 017-2776428.
phew.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Obligatory Map post
Right, so I've been plugging the play as much as I can like a good boy. (Halo) Which happens alot, given the fact that I shaved my head, so alot of people I know (and don't know, come to think) will always ask "What happened there?" And after making brief and over-the-top shaolin monk jokes, I tell them the real reason and conveniently hand out postcards of the play in a show and tell manner.
But I've found that everytime I do, the conversation always goes something like this.
"Oh, The Illusion! What's it about?"
So I tell them.
"Cool! Where is it!"
And I tell them its in section 17.
"..."
Okay, my brain says, granted, section 17 is a big place. So I ask if they know:
a) Happy mansion
b) Food foundry
c) the school on road 17/13
"..."
So yeah. I see a massive problem in plugging the play.
So I am glad to be able to say that I was quick witted and most practical in my solution to these mapless wanderers by directing them here to this blog. (I hope you all bloody well heeded my advice.)
So, dear reader. Here you go.
And if you STILL don't know where that is... *deep breath* Call someone. :P
But I've found that everytime I do, the conversation always goes something like this.
"Oh, The Illusion! What's it about?"
So I tell them.
"Cool! Where is it!"
And I tell them its in section 17.
"..."
Okay, my brain says, granted, section 17 is a big place. So I ask if they know:
a) Happy mansion
b) Food foundry
c) the school on road 17/13
"..."
So yeah. I see a massive problem in plugging the play.
So I am glad to be able to say that I was quick witted and most practical in my solution to these mapless wanderers by directing them here to this blog. (I hope you all bloody well heeded my advice.)
So, dear reader. Here you go.
And if you STILL don't know where that is... *deep breath* Call someone. :P
Saturday, December 1, 2007
1st December 2007
Don't be fooled by his serene smile - he is in fact, screaming, writhing & flailing in mortal agony inside. Silly director.
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Picture taken before reminded that it'll only be a week before preview.
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Mixed response. Expected, I suppose..JPG)
And they got a wee bit strange too...JPG)
... yes, a wee bit strange..JPG)
Jason also mentioned how excited he is for the show....JPG)
Happy Ending, I suppose..JPG)
Thursday, November 29, 2007
no extra charge
our programme books cum tickets rock. you buy the ticket, you get the programme book. and it's a nice souvenir to bring home and keep 'cause nicholas, our resident graphics designer's so bloody talented. oh, seats are starting to fill up and they're limited 'cause the dram's not a very large space, so get it quick if you wanna catch the show.
show opens in less than two weeks. fun.
show opens in less than two weeks. fun.
Booksdown: 26th Nov 2007
tired thespians
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warming up.JPG)
matamore = vainpot.JPG)
bomoh & amanuensis.JPG)
melibea/isabelle/hippolyta & calisto/clindor/theogenes.JPG)
geronte.JPG)
drama queen.JPG)
pleribo/adraste/prince florilame.JPG)
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
When a Prince has Lame in his Name
In regards to the constant reminding of Mr.K (probably Datuk K in the future?) to make sure EVERYBODY posts in this blog, My apologies for posting late yeah?
Hmmm, I must say, I have enjoyed myself very much from day 1. Amazing crew we have. Chemistry in and out of the studio is just splendid. There seems to be a certain positive energy flowing throughout rehearsals, with harmony and tolerance between each member. There is freedom to suggest without hesitance and I respect that. Kelvin's approach has been very unique, a new thing to me as his style is different from my previous directors. Experimentation through questions based on the lines of the characters is so far the best way I believe. Young, Fresh, Eager and Naive rings in my head. On the other hand, Who are you? What do you want? What do you do to get what you want? Is it working? are the core questions of each cast to portray their role at its best.
Apart from the cast members, I salute Nurul, Syar, & Jason as I see them concentrating on each other's task while we do the acting. A challenging task surely, important enough to complete this beautiful play. I look forward to making this look the best by giving the best. All the best to everyone involved. Take care of your diet, and DON'T get close to those who have fever or flu. hehe. Avoid fizzy drinks, iced drinks, erm cut down smoking? and most importantly, get enought rest!
Take Care guys... pleasure being part of this! and.............. I have devoted myself entirely, to discovering the sight, the sound, the word that will finally awaken you to my devotion... the word that will............... (voice fading off)
Hmmm, I must say, I have enjoyed myself very much from day 1. Amazing crew we have. Chemistry in and out of the studio is just splendid. There seems to be a certain positive energy flowing throughout rehearsals, with harmony and tolerance between each member. There is freedom to suggest without hesitance and I respect that. Kelvin's approach has been very unique, a new thing to me as his style is different from my previous directors. Experimentation through questions based on the lines of the characters is so far the best way I believe. Young, Fresh, Eager and Naive rings in my head. On the other hand, Who are you? What do you want? What do you do to get what you want? Is it working? are the core questions of each cast to portray their role at its best.
Apart from the cast members, I salute Nurul, Syar, & Jason as I see them concentrating on each other's task while we do the acting. A challenging task surely, important enough to complete this beautiful play. I look forward to making this look the best by giving the best. All the best to everyone involved. Take care of your diet, and DON'T get close to those who have fever or flu. hehe. Avoid fizzy drinks, iced drinks, erm cut down smoking? and most importantly, get enought rest!
Take Care guys... pleasure being part of this! and.............. I have devoted myself entirely, to discovering the sight, the sound, the word that will finally awaken you to my devotion... the word that will............... (voice fading off)
They kiss
I first met Kelvin during the auditions for Screwed. Every now and then, we bumped into each other... not to mention when he went to watch Tunku and DID NOT notice me on stage singing my lungs out... Yes, Kelvin, I'm still picking on that... This eyeliner-clad, tail-haired creature is an intriguing one... but I never, NEVER thought I would get lessons on kissing from him!
Well, during the last rehearsal, I did. A few giggles here and there (Mark and I of course), a few blushes here and there (Kelvin of course) and then it happened. Hence the line They kiss is not merely a line for me anymore...
Now to do it at every rehearsal...and...show!
And thank you, Kelvin, for sharing with me your affinity of using a certain part of your body as a further development of kissing.
Well, during the last rehearsal, I did. A few giggles here and there (Mark and I of course), a few blushes here and there (Kelvin of course) and then it happened. Hence the line They kiss is not merely a line for me anymore...
Now to do it at every rehearsal...and...show!
And thank you, Kelvin, for sharing with me your affinity of using a certain part of your body as a further development of kissing.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Nurul's not the only one who can post pictures
Actually, it's not out of spite that I post this pictures (and really, our beloved stage manager takes so much better ones), but I have documented a bit of rehearsal and some of the prop-making process to share with you all, here on the Illusion Wall. (Does Nurul rhyme when she posts pictures, I don't think so. :P) ((Just kidding, Nurul!))
The view I have from our little 'judge's desk'
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.
The painted carvings
So much gray paint.
The space you can cover with styrofoam, newspaper and string.
Navin attempting humour. Our tombstones are worth WAY more than that.
The view I have from our little 'judge's desk'
A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.
The painted carvings
So much gray paint.
The space you can cover with styrofoam, newspaper and string.
Drying outside the Dram.
Navin attempting humour. Our tombstones are worth WAY more than that.
Friday, November 23, 2007
Ko ingat berlakon tu is child's play?
After being taught by gila babi successful people such as Puay Tin, Rey Buono, Lagenbach, Marion D'cruz, Anne James, Sek Thim , Nala Nantha, James Lee in acting (sorry, folks-name dropping here), I can state 50 reasons to you why acting is so damn hard. It really is. Know ur character-intentions, motivation, body, turning points, movement centre, height, colour for aura, tempo, heartbeat, breathing, gestures, facial features, focus, LISTEN, blocking, timing, dun be OTT/ or be OTT, dunt-be-dead, speech, accent, learn-to-improv, be-comfy-with-the props/stage/lighting, energy, and of course, auditions and dosh- who can blame the actor-wannabes when they start to lament? But despite me understanding that acting is so damn downright mah fan, but I'm still here anyway.Knowing that I dunt have the most tenacious spirit, easily crushed by feedback I rather not hear, being not egzactly a glass half full girl, I feel queer and even amused that I'm still going for this. OH, I'M SO FRIGGIN' PROUD OF MYSELF!
And the whole team for The Illusion too, of course. We have a brilliant cast( and director, designers) here, seriously. I lurve the chemistry that all of us have with each other. No divas whatsoever- woohoohoohoo! Yes, lagih senang hidup, you know...And kudos to The Oral Stage for having a specific costume and set designer...and stage management is getting much, much better now. Feedback from Tuan Direktor is posted to us from time to time by Nurul so we can remind ourselves of whatever Kelv said. I print out all of 'em. Our oh so kawaii Tuan Direktor is getting better and better too at directing. He paksa us (ok, ok, not paksa...) Encourage us to keep a journal to keep track with what's happening with the play and our characters. which is great coz like what Dr. M said "NEVER rely on memory, we forget things". Cool. Great way of developing characters.The poster- not egzactly my type- I still love random, colourful , abstract stuff- BUT i LOVE IT STILL! Really, it feels like the moon and "rose-smelling-faintly-of-blood" are glowing! Love it! Shar, costume and set designer is incredible- where did we find you, Shar? Jason, our sweetest gila babi lighting designer- I haven't seen his work yet but I know he'll do great- just like wut he did in Screwed. and yes, Nick, thanks for the poster and pics-making us look good! Hehe..
I'm playing the Bomoh- and like what every actor would say about any character that they play, playing this particular character ain't child's play. AT ALL . IT IS A CHALLENGE. BUT...i love challenges. I feel very honoured that Kelv 'bestowed upon' me this role cos it really pushes me out of my comfy rut and plus, I am madly in love with the character (yes, tho' it's hard to portray her). The toughest challenge? To. be. still. Very, very, very limited gestures- except for when she motions. Her eyes are like a camera- when she looks at a character, she zooms in like hell- to sorta 'x-ray' people (gila wo), her chin in the air, very limited head movements even! And being Zalikha@Batsheba, who is so infamous for being generous to a fault when it comes to gestures, movement- OTT, in other words..it is tough. But yeah, thanx, Kelv, for giving me a chance to grow through this.
Yup, that's it, so far..But i'm gonna stop here..Enough of left-handed compliments. By the way, yes, guys , come and watch this play- it's FUN, MAGICAL, GREAT, VARYING TEMPOS IN THE PLAY, FLOWERY, DONE BY YOUNG, ENERGETIC PEOPLE and most of all, it's a LOVELY play. And of course, we have worked so hard for this..
The Naked Truth,
Batsheba Zlikha Arsalan
And the whole team for The Illusion too, of course. We have a brilliant cast( and director, designers) here, seriously. I lurve the chemistry that all of us have with each other. No divas whatsoever- woohoohoohoo! Yes, lagih senang hidup, you know...And kudos to The Oral Stage for having a specific costume and set designer...and stage management is getting much, much better now. Feedback from Tuan Direktor is posted to us from time to time by Nurul so we can remind ourselves of whatever Kelv said. I print out all of 'em. Our oh so kawaii Tuan Direktor is getting better and better too at directing. He paksa us (ok, ok, not paksa...) Encourage us to keep a journal to keep track with what's happening with the play and our characters. which is great coz like what Dr. M said "NEVER rely on memory, we forget things". Cool. Great way of developing characters.The poster- not egzactly my type- I still love random, colourful , abstract stuff- BUT i LOVE IT STILL! Really, it feels like the moon and "rose-smelling-faintly-of-blood" are glowing! Love it! Shar, costume and set designer is incredible- where did we find you, Shar? Jason, our sweetest gila babi lighting designer- I haven't seen his work yet but I know he'll do great- just like wut he did in Screwed. and yes, Nick, thanks for the poster and pics-making us look good! Hehe..
I'm playing the Bomoh- and like what every actor would say about any character that they play, playing this particular character ain't child's play. AT ALL . IT IS A CHALLENGE. BUT...i love challenges. I feel very honoured that Kelv 'bestowed upon' me this role cos it really pushes me out of my comfy rut and plus, I am madly in love with the character (yes, tho' it's hard to portray her). The toughest challenge? To. be. still. Very, very, very limited gestures- except for when she motions. Her eyes are like a camera- when she looks at a character, she zooms in like hell- to sorta 'x-ray' people (gila wo), her chin in the air, very limited head movements even! And being Zalikha@Batsheba, who is so infamous for being generous to a fault when it comes to gestures, movement- OTT, in other words..it is tough. But yeah, thanx, Kelv, for giving me a chance to grow through this.
Yup, that's it, so far..But i'm gonna stop here..Enough of left-handed compliments. By the way, yes, guys , come and watch this play- it's FUN, MAGICAL, GREAT, VARYING TEMPOS IN THE PLAY, FLOWERY, DONE BY YOUNG, ENERGETIC PEOPLE and most of all, it's a LOVELY play. And of course, we have worked so hard for this..
The Naked Truth,
Batsheba Zlikha Arsalan
Thursday, November 22, 2007
It Is What It Is
Wise idea for the director to have his stage manager a.k.a. minion to write down rehearsal notes. I found it quite handy after all - my knowledge about putting up a show being fed very well so far. Considering these thespians have other jobs & obligations, I'm assuming they need a lil' hand in remembering what they did (or didn't) after each rehearsal.
One problem I can't help myself from would be analysing the play as a text rather than its very nature - to be staged. Pathetic. Once rehearsal(s) started taking shape though, it was not hard to ignore the fact that it is what is and not a text. Instead of merely thinking the why's and what's, you'll also start to notice the how's and ways to approach it (as in perform it). Nice, love it when it gives us options.
Deadline is in 3 weeks; worst have yet to come until then (or so someone told me). I should hope (demand) for walkie-talkies. It makes me look organised.
Over & out.
One problem I can't help myself from would be analysing the play as a text rather than its very nature - to be staged. Pathetic. Once rehearsal(s) started taking shape though, it was not hard to ignore the fact that it is what is and not a text. Instead of merely thinking the why's and what's, you'll also start to notice the how's and ways to approach it (as in perform it). Nice, love it when it gives us options.
Deadline is in 3 weeks; worst have yet to come until then (or so someone told me). I should hope (demand) for walkie-talkies. It makes me look organised.
Over & out.
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