dear cfa,
A collection of voices from students, staff and alumni. dear cfa, these are the things we want to say.
dear cfa, is a site-specific verbatim performance exploring the impacts of the demolition of CFA Studios. Based on interviews with arts group leaders, alumni and CFA staff, this 20-minute play delves into students’ opinions, fond memories, and final words about the soon-to-be-demolished space.
dear cfa, invites you to walk through the space with the performers one last time, reminiscing about the cherished memories held within its walls.
This event is part of the Runme Shaw CFA Studios Block Party. View the full programme for the Block Party and RSVP your attendance here.
Featured Artists
n:ow arts is a new arts collective formed by chong shen hao, Koh Tzee Yen, Lim Kai Ling and Evangel Wong with an aim of creating work with boundless possibilities. By carving a space of their own, n:ow strives to push the boundaries of conventional art practices while exploring their creative pursuits. There is no better time than n:ow.
shen hao is a fourth-year Philosophy and Theatre Studies student actively involved in the campus theatre scene. He has trained and performed with NUS Stage and NUS Chinese Drama for the past three years. Currently mentored by Koh Wan Ching, he strives to grow as an actor-creator and contribute to Singapore’s multicultural theatre scene.
Tzee Yen is a year 3 Psychology major who is interested in the arts and impacting the community where she can. She enjoys crewing and has previously been involved in productions by King Edward VII Hall Hallplay and NUS Stage, as production manager and stage manager.
Kai Ling is a year 3 student majoring in Global Studies and Theatre Studies. She loves being part of productions, be it crewing, acting or writing. She has performed (2022) and written (2023) for From Scratch by Buds Youth Theatre. She is also a member of NAPC and NUS Stage.
Evangel is a Year 3 Theatre Studies major with a passion for all things arts related. Recently she starred in I and You (Gateway Arts, 2022 and 2024) and has been involved in NUS Stage productions for the past 2 years.
Staging _____ presented by NUS Stage in collaboration with n:ow arts
What makes us remember a space? Spaces come and go, especially in Singapore where space is a constant negotiation, our connections to a space can feel fleeting and incredibly ephemeral.
Staging _____ explores how the different rooms in CFA Studios have been a grounding space for NUS Stage. A place where members come twice a week to gather, rehearse, devise, chat, complain about school, laugh till their stomachs hurt.
A photo and video exhibition highlighting the memories spent in the space, come and delve deeper into stories and significance of this rehearsal space to the NUS Stage members.
Visit the exhibition from 4-10pm on 2nd August at the CFA Studios Activity Room.
Featured Artists
Founded in 2006, NUS Stage is a group dedicated to nurturing talent on stage who aspire to tell the untold stories of our generation and who keenly explore the underlying social issues through thought-provoking tales of human drama. The group is strongly committed to training actors, nurturing playwrights and grooming production teams who push creative boundaries and produce high quality, artistic content that engages its audiences.
n:ow arts gratefully acknowledges the support of the following contributors (names in alphabetical order):
Alicia
Ashie Singh
Chang Le Shuen
Chong Tze Chien
David Woodside
Ebelle Chong
Faith Liu Yong Huay
Jane Lau
Jobina Tan
Joshua Gareth Seow
Koh Wan Ching
Lakshmanan
Liew Chet Ming
River Chua
Shao
Mandy Koh
NUS Lion Dance
Ong Xue Min
Quek Chun Jun
Tan E-Reng
Teo Ying Qi
Violet
Xia Yanhao
Organised By
NUS Office of Student Affairs, Centre for the Arts
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As part of I Was Here, I Am Here – dear cfa,
Date & Time:
2 Aug 2024
5.00 PM - 9.30 PM
Venue:
Activity Room, Runme Shaw CFA Studios
Registration Fee:
Free
For any enquiries, feel free to contact us via email at cfaprogrammes@nus.edu.sg
