Blog EntryYang Tidak BerpuakJul 2, '08 6:03 AM
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Tengku Pauzi : Joe Lazarie Rachmatt

Joe Lazarie Rachmatt’s involvements in theatre as an actor include Langit Kelabu, Salina, Adam &Adam, Pentas Opera, Scorpion Orchid, Madam White Snake etc. He had also directed English dramas by Teater Kami like The Last Mak Yong and Neighbours.  He is currently a resident artistic director of Mak Yong Sri Temegong Kelantan.  Apart from stage performances, he has also acted in TV with SBC, TCS and Suria. His latest TV role is as Yassin in a light-hearted comedy drama, Zero Down Payment‘ broadcasted on Suria Channel.  Joe Lazarie Rachmatt is a Senior Training Officer, after graduating from University of Sydney with a degree in Disability Study and Community Service.  He has been of service to Anderson Junior College as a Drama Instructor and been a producer with Esplanade – Theatres on the bay.

Kadeer Sirat   :  Anwar Hadi Ramli

Anwar Hadi Ramli, 28 years old is a full time practitioner starting his involvement in 1997. Anwar writes scripts, direct plays, act and does other various jobs pertaining to theatre. He is also a drama trainer plying his trade in various schools namely, Bukit Panjang Government High School, Kranji Secondary School and Nanyang Polytechnic to name a few. Anwar also works with various art companies such as Teater Kami Ltd, Teater Ekamatra, and Act3 Theatrics. Photography is currently his hobby and a form of art that he is trying to master and work on.


Blog EntryPuak BoyanJul 2, '08 5:18 AM
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Masnawi – Wikwi : Muhamad Hazriq Idrus

Starting with a supporting role in the "Indera Bangsawan" stageplay at Victoria Theatre with Teater Kami Ltd in 1997, Hazriq Idrus has since been heavily involved with other local theatre companies/ groups including Theatre 2000, Teater Titisan and other organisations that offered theatre/drama -related projects on adhoc basis.  Besides being involved in theatre productions, Hazriq is also involved in television drama series such as 2x5 Dol, Cili Padi 2, Geylang Si Paku Geylang and Wajah: Pendatang in a bid to gain further exposure.  Hazriq has just completed his filming for an upcoming local movie, Kallang Roar The Movie, which will be screened in cinemas in August 2008.

Marpo’ah : Shasha Ya’kob

Shasha Ya’kob began her journey in theatre while she was in Singapore Polytechnic’s Theatre Compass, a CCA group. Her first involvement in Teater Kami was as a cameo role in ‘Kelab Dangdut’ (2005). Since then, she has been actively involved in a few productions and school programmes with Teater Kami. Besides acting, she handles publicity and marketing activities for Teater Kami’s programmes, as well as being involved in technical aspects. She has also been involved in school assembly shows, TVCs, corporate videos and TV roles with other companies.

Buang : Adib Kosnan Siran

Adib has been involved in theatre since 2001 when he joined Dramaplus Arts Youtheatre. He was involved in Youtheatre shows between 2002 and 2004 like  The Magical Voyage of Ulyssess’  (2002) and Romeo and Juliet: Singapore 2010’  (2003) . His first show with Teater Kami was 'Hikayat Hang Tuah' (2003). Since then he has been involved in numerous TK shows like '9 Akal 1 Nafsu', 'Mat Rock Minah Kental', 'Lynn Tatsuhiko' and 'Balada Tun Fatimah' among others. Adib's last show with Teater Kami was 'Campur Satu: Kisah Isi dan Rusuk!' which was also his first scriptwriting attempt. Adib is currently freelancing in the scene and doing school shows.

 

Marzuki : Hilsham Helzie Sahilman

Helzie became involved with theatre since his final year (2004) at Temasek Polytechnic when he joined Teater Titisan Temasek. Following which, he was also given the opportunity by Teater Titisan (Majlis Pusat) to be involved in Theare-In-Education (TIE) programs in schools. His past involvements include  Arty Farty Festival’by Teater Titisan (Majlis Pusat) and ‘Bikin I’ by Teater Ekamatra.  Helzie’s first involvement with Teater Kami was in 2006  Tekong Highway- From Salabin to Sarawak (a Teater Kami Youth project), directed by Anwar Hadi Ramli. Other involvements with Teater Kami include Perhiasan Kaca, Al-Kisah Jakun & Tengek, Balada Tun Fatimah, Wayang Betul...Lah, Campur Satu and Mayat.


Blog EntryPUAK JAWAJul 1, '08 11:57 PM
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Che Waginah Wakijo :  Suhaila Md Sanif

Suhaila Sanif has been involved with Teater Kami since Oct 2001. She was active doing school shows and drama workshops from 2002 – 2006. Her involvements in some major productions with Teater Kami : Kemelut (2002), Hayat Hayati (2002), 9 Akal, 1 Nafsu (2003), Kiambang, Kembang, Kuncup (2003), Psikosis (2004), Mat Rock Minah Kental (2004), White Baju (2005), Kelab Dangdut (2005), Lorong 12 (2006), Angin Menderu (2006), Balada Tun Fatimah (2007) and Mayat (2008). Besides acting, she has also been involved in sound operation for productions. In 2006, ‘Pondok Limasen’ became her debut script for a children’s play.

 

Pungut :  Ibrahim Hashim

Ibrahim has been active in theatre since year 2000, from performing to technical aspects. He has worked with various local theatre companies such as Drama Plus Arts, Hi Theatre, Toy Factory, TNS, Wayang Warehouse, Teater Artistic and TEATER KAMI. TEATER KAMI, was where he first performed in Malay. He has been involved in various productions with Teater Kami such as ‘Hang Tuah’, ‘NS-Men Life’, ‘Kelab Dangdut’ and ‘Mayat’.

 

Mak Mah :  Nor Dalifah Md Shahril

Dalifah has been involved with Teater Kami Limited since 1999 and has been the company’s full-time talent since then. She started out as a facilitator in school assembly programmes and theatre-in-education programmes. She was given the opportunity to lead the roles for Teater Kami plays during the Wanita KAMi (Our Women) season 2001-2002. To date, Dalfiah has acted for about 30 plays including Balada Tun Fatimah, Paduka Siti Wan Kembang, Geisha, Psikosis, White Baju, Angin Menderu, Perhiasan Kaca and Kemelut.


Blog EntryRomeo Juliet MelayuJun 27, '08 3:59 AM
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cyBerita: Lelaman Internet Berita Harian Singapura (Sabtu, 28 Jun 2008)

Ekstra!

PRANONTON TEATER
ROMEO, JULIET MELAYU

By Izad Omar

MAMPUKAH naskhah terulung William Shakespeare disesuaikan dalam bahasa Melayu dengan berlatar belakangkan kehidupan orang Melayu Singapura pada tahun 1950-an?

Teater Kami mengambil langkah untuk mempersembahkan Romzi dan Juleha sebuah kisah cinta terhalang antara dua insan yang mempunyai latar belakang berbeza. Romzi ialah anak Jawa, manakala Juleha pula merupakan anak Bawean. Namun, kisah kedua-duanya berlaku di Singapura.

Pertelingkahan antara kedua-dua puak Melayu ini akan menjadi asas pementasan yang ditulis oleh Denhasan. Adaptasi Romeo and Juliet ini akan dijayakan oleh 30 pelakon yang sebahagian daripadanya adalah pelakon muda.

Dari aspek pakaian hingga ke pertuturan, penonton akan dijanjikan dengan pementasan yang penuh warna-warni.

Kehidupan sesudah perang, adat resam dan penentuan jodoh yang menjadi hak milik keluarga menjadi intipati Romzi dan Juleha.

Budaya dipegang teguh oleh sesetengah keluarga yang menjadi penghambat untuk sesetengah ahlinya menentukan jalan kehidupan masing-masing.

Selain dicabar dengan adaptasi berat Romeo and Juliet, Denhasan juga menyelitkan beberapa adegan yang bersangkut-paut dengan tragedi Natrah. Suntikan ini diharap akan dapat menegapkan lagi kisah Romzi dan Juleha sebagai anak Melayu Singapura.

Sheba Rai, yang memegang watak Juleha terharu apabila terpilih memegang watak penting ini. Wataknya memerlukan beliau bertutur bahasa Melayu berloghat Jawa mendorong beliau membuat kajian tentang lenggok dan cara pertuturan yang asing baginya.

Selain itu, beliau juga diperlukan melakukan sesuatu yang belum pernah dilakukan selama bergelar pelakon pentas.

'Saya diberitahu yang pihak produksi akan mengadakan adegan Juleha jatuh dari tingkap. Pada mulanya memanglah bimbang tetapi pihak produksi berjanji memastikan semuanya akan dilakukan dengan secara terperinci dan terkawal.'

Shahril A. Wahid, pemenang Anugerah Skrin, pula akan menjayakan watak Romzi manakala Firdaus A. Rahman, wajah yang kian mendapat tempat di penerbitan TV tempatan memegang watak Tahjuddin, sepupu Juleha.

Atin Amat, yang kembali menunjukkan taring menerusi projek terbaru ini, berkata beliau memastikan drama itu tidak saja cantik pada naskhahnya, tetapi lebih indah apabila dibawa ke Teater Studio Esplanade.

Saksikan pementasan menarik ini di Esplanade Theatre Studio pada tarikh berikut:

  • 12 Julai : 3 petang dan 8 malam

  • 13 Julai : 3 petangg and 8 malam

  • Tiket: $19.00 (Pelajar - termasuk yuran $1 Sistic), $28 (dewasa) termasuk $3 yuran Sistic.

    Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila hubungi talian Sistic di 6348-5555 atau lungsuri laman www.sistic.com.sg.



  • Blog EntryKeatar HM as Cikgu KarmanJun 20, '08 2:58 AM
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    Keatar HM has been in the acting scene for almost 27 years. He was one of the pioneers of Teater Kami Ltd and has acted in stageplays such as, WIRA BUKIT, SALINA, RIBUT, LANGIT KELABU and MAN IN THE CHAIR. He had also directed a number of stage plays such as A DOG FOR A DIPLOMAT, written by Mr Hamed Ismail, which challenged his ability. He has also written a number of literary works such as TELOR EMAS, BATU SUMPAHAN, LITTLE SUZY. He was selected to facilitate workshops for AKSI MAT YOYO, YA ALIFF, and KLIK. Keatar als writes the drama that he directs such as BARA (1st series) and recently a 13 episode drama that combines local and Indonesian talents entitled ALYA. Currently he facilitates drama workshops in schools. He has also worked in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei and Thailand to widen his creativity. His one wish, to produce a film involving Madam Christine Hakim.


    Blog EntryFirdaus A. Rahman as Tahjudeen Jun 20, '08 2:56 AM
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    Firdaus began his acting path in 2002 after being selected for a lead role in ‘Selasihku Sayang’  staged at ‘ Dewan Singgahsana Kampung Melayu’ by Titisan Temasek, a CCA group in Temasek Polytechnic. During the same year, he won ‘Best New Face’ award in a talent competition ‘Juara’ organised by Suria. His involvements with Teater Kami include: Kemelut (2002), Mat Rock Minah Kental (2004), Lynn Tatsuhiko (2005), Teater Rakyat ‘Puteri Saadong’ (2005), Kelab Dangdut (2005), Horlick Milo Kopi The (2005), Siti Bestari (2005) and Pondok Lima Sen (2005). He has also been involved in TV drama programmes such as Cinta Bollywood, Anak Metropolitan, Telemovie Hanyut, 2X5 Dol, Blok 13, Mentari and Bapak Mertuaku. His theatre idols are Rafaat Hamzah and Sani Husin.


    Blog EntrySheba Rai as JulehaJun 19, '08 12:53 PM
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    Sheba Rai has been involved with Teater Kami since August 1999. Her involvements with Teater Kami include: 1999 *Lantai T.Pinkie (Perempuan Joget). 2002 Siri Wanita Kami *Balada Tun Fatimah (Narator & Chorus) *Paduka Cik Siti Wan Kembang (Puteri Saadong). *Lagenda Raden Mas (Raden Mas) *Geisha (Oyugi) *Kemelut (Seri) *2003 Siri Lelaki Kami *Hikayat Hang Tuah ( Tun Tijah) *Awang Batil (Isteri Pak Lebai Malang & Chorus) 2004 *NSMen Life! (Ryndiani) *Lelaki Sembilan Akal Satu Nafsu (Rozza.Aisyah.Melly.Chorus) *Teater Kanak-kanak - Kiambang Kembang Kuncup (Kuncup) *Psikosis-racau (Indah Maya) *Mat Rock Minah Kental (Ana) 2005*White Baju (Halle Boy) *Nurlinda Hj.Ali - Lynn Tatsuhiko (Patricia.Dayangku Mazlin.Mak Adam Tatsuhiko. Chorus) *Kelab Dangdut (Vicky-Sabrina Abdullah) 2006*Lorong 12 (Maya Felicia) *Angin Menderu (Aanisah) 2008*Kisah Cinta Romzi +Juleha (Juleha). She has also choreographed physical movements for some of Teater Kami’s productions and has been involved in some TV roles.


    Blog EntryShahril A. Wahid as RomziJun 19, '08 12:52 PM
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    Shahril is an all-rounded performer who acts, hosts and dances.
    He was also the Winner of Suria’s renowned Anugerah Skrin competition.
    In 2007, he co-produced and performed in an annual musical event, Gentarasa, organized by People’s Association and MESRA, as part of the Singapore Arts Festival. The event was very well received. Thus far, he has been involved in more than 10 theatre productions with Teater Kami and Teater Ekamatra.


    Blog EntryCast Line-UpJun 6, '08 2:30 PM
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    Cast Line-Up for Romzi & Juleha (not in order of appearance)

     

    Shahril A. Wahid

    Sheba Rai

    Md. Adib Kosnan Siran

    Firdaus A. Rahman

    Mahadi Jamaludin

    Dalifah Shahril

    Keatar HM

    Suhaila Md. Sanif

    Muhammad Hazriq Idrus

    Shasha Ya’kob

    Joe Lazarie Rachmatt

    Anwar Hadi Ramli

    Ibrahim Hashim


    Blog EntryBuat Para PelajarMay 29, '08 11:22 PM
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    Kisah Cinta Romzi dan Juleha adalah adaptasi sastera Romeo and Juliet karangan Shakespeare. Walaupun telah banyak kali naskah asal telah diolah mahupun diterjemah, Kisah Cinta Romzi dan Juleha mempunyai perbezaan yang menarik. Adaptasi ini berlatar belakangkan Singapura pada tahun 1950, di daerah Beach Road, Minto Road dan Bussorah Street. Romzi, orang Bawean dan Juleha, orang Jawa terpisah kerana perbezaan adat. Mereka cuba memperjuangkan cinta mereka tetapi berakhir dengan kematian. Tempias dari tragedi Nadra (Maria Hertogh) juga dipaparkan dalam persembahan ini.

    Para pelajar dapat mempelajari beberapa perkara dalam Kisah Cinta Romzi dan Juleha:

    n   cara kehidupan bermasyarakat orang-orang pada tahun 1950an

    n   perbezaan budaya dan adat-resam orang-orang Bawean dan Jawa

    n   pengenalan kepada seni bangsawan (extra-turn), pancaragam, budaya joget moden serta filem dan lagu-lagu era 40an hingga 50an

    n   penguasaan dan penggunaan bahasa Melayu yang ada terselitnya loghat Bawean dan Jawa

    n   sedikit sejarah peristiwa Nadra

     


    Blog EntryAKAN DATANG: ROMZI & JULEHAMay 25, '08 12:04 PM
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    Romzi Juleha kekasih muda
    Terpaut hati pandang pertama
    Jalinan mesra bantahan keluarga
    Disebab oleh telingkah lama

    Cikgu Karman berilmu dihormat

    Dipandang tinggi masyarakat setempat

    Juleha si dara anak keempat

    Harapan tinggi Tengku Pauzi disemat

     

    Romzi anak Pak Lurah Masnawi

    Budi-bahasa tidak terperi

    Kasih sayangnya disalah erti

    Tahjudeen membara menjadi api

     

    Adaptasi dari karya Shakespeare – Romeo and Juliet, Kisah Cinta Romzi dan Juleha membawa kita kembali ke zaman lima puluhan di mana ijab dan kabul selalunya hak keluarga. Adat puak dijunjung, nama keluarga disanjung, cinta seperti kasih Laila dan Majnun tidak kesampaian. Ini bukan hanya kisah cinta – kenali juga adat resam, budaya tahun-tahun lima puluhan dan kehidupan sesudah perang.
    Ketawa dan menangis bersama dalam

    Kisah Cinta Romzi dan Juleha.

    Pengarah        : Atin Amat
    Adaptasi         : Denhasan
    Genre              : Drama Romantik Tragedi Komedi
    Durasi             : 2 jam
    Sasaran           : Peringkat Menengah & Dewasa

     

    Tarikh:

    12 Julai 2008 – 3 ptg and 8 mlm
    13 Julai 2008 – 3 ptg and 8 mlm

     

    Tempat:

    Esplanade Theatre Studio

     

    Harga:

    $19.00 (Pelajar – termasuk $1 SISTIC surcharge)
    $28.00 (Dewasa – termasuk $3 SISTIC surcharge)

     

    Sekolah-sekolah boleh menggunakan geran seni TOTE Board untuk mendapatkan potongan harga sehingga 60% dari harga tiket biasa.

    Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila hubungi talian SISTIC 6348 5555 atau lungsuri lelaman www.sistic.com.sg.


    Blog EntryLAST CALL!!!May 17, '08 1:17 AM
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    Have you bought your tix for BADANG RETURNS?



    If not, get your tix NOW!!!
    *For every 4 tix bought, 
    get 1 tix FREE.

    Show Date/Day: 23rd May 2008/Friday
    Venue: Teater Kami Black Box Studio @ 126 Cairnhill Arts Centre
    Time: 8pm
    Duration: 75 mins
    Ticket Price: $15 each
    Genre: Children's Play
    Language Medium: Malay

    Call/SMS Shasha at 93364085 or email teaterkami@hotmail.com
    for inquiries or bookings.
    *Only applicable for Fri 8pm show


    Blog EntryBADANG RETURNSMay 12, '08 1:52 PM
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    BADANG RETURNS

    23rd May 2008

    Teater Kami Black Box Studio

     

    Pendahuluan

     

    Bangsa Melayu mempunyai banyak sejarah. Tetapi banyak sudah diketepikan, oleh kerana kurang bahan tulisannya. Apatah lagi di pulau negara Singapura kita ini. Tidak miskin dengan sejarah, hikayat, mitos dan epik. Antaranya kisah seorang rakyat biasa yang bernama Badang.

     

    Mengapa harus mempelajari atau mengkagumi pahlawan mempunyai kuasa kekuatan luar biasa yang bernama Hercules? Sedangkan beliau juga adalah salah satu watak mitos yang tidak wujud dalam fakta sejarah Yunani. Malahan Badang juga sudah meletakkan namanya dalam Sejarah Melayu, walaupun masih ada kesangsian sama ada beliau adalah watak mitos atau mungkin fakta sejarah.

     

    Kisah Badang Returns akan mengenalkan watak Badang kepada para murid yang mungkin tidak mengenalinya. Kali ini, Badang pulang menemui mereka dengan watak yang lebih interaktif, di mana para penonton akan membantu Badang mencari jalan pulang ke zamannya setelah mendapati dirinya tersesat ke tahun 2008.

     

     

    Sinopsis

     

    Muzium Negara Singapura menempatkan serpihan Batu Singapura atau lebih dikenali sebagai Singapore Stone. Serpihan terakhir yang dapat diselamatkan setelah diletupkan tanpa timbang rasa oleh pihak British.

     

     

    Batu yang mulanya lebih besar yang terletak di muara sungai Singapura mempunyai sejarah yang unik. Ia dikatakan sebagai batu besar yang dicampak oleh Badang dari istana di bukit larangan sewaktu mengambil bahagian dalam peraduan beradu kekuatan.

     

    Batu itu kemudiannya diguris dengan perkataan-perkataan yang sehingga kini tidak diketahui maksudnya yang mungkin menyimpan kunci, rahsia sejarah Singapura.

     

    Badang, dengan tiba-tiba mendapati dirinya berada dihadapan serpihan batu tersebut di Muzium Negara Singapura. Kebingungan, beliau cuba mencari jalan pulang ke rumahnya. Beliau merayau-rayau tanpa haluan dalam suasana serba berbeza,

     

    Badang unwittyingly founded himself in front of the Singapore Stone in the National Museum. In confusion, he tried to find his way back, or rather... his time back. He wandered around in a strange new place of Singapore in 2008. Some of the places looksed familiar to him such as Fort Canning Hill and the Singapore River.

     

    walaupun beliau seakan mengenali kawasan-kawasan yang seperti pernah dilihatnya, seperti Sungai Singapura dan Bukit Larangan.

     

    Sewaktu beliau merayau-rayau, perutnya semakin lapar dan mengikut bau harum makanan sehingga ke sebuah gerai makanan. Beliau terperanjat apabila ternampak tukang masak di gerai itu. JINTAMANIS! Jin yang pernah mencuri ikan tangkapannya dan memberikannya kekuatan selepas memakan muntahnya. Apa dia buat ni?

     

    “Sorry brader... sekarang nama aku Muhammad Jin. Orang panggil Gene. Kaum jin tak macam manusia. Kita hidup beribu-ribu tahun. Jadi sekarang aku jadi tukang masak. Favourite aku, goreng ikan. Tak payah curi-curi ikan lagi. Sekarang aku boleh makan cara halal.”

     

    Terikat semula persahabatan antara Jintamanis, oops... salah... Gene dan Badang yang sudah berkurun-kurun lamanya terpisah. Gene mengajar Badang cara kehidupan di Singapura tahun 2008. Gene juga membantu Badang mencari jalan untuk pulang ke zamannya.

     

    Badang harus mencari jawapannya dari serpihan batu Singapura di Muzium Singapura. Ternyata gurisan di batu itu menyatakan sesuatu yang hanya difahami oleh Badang kerana ia ditulis menggunakan aksara Melayu zaman itu. Batu itu menyatakan bahawa Badang harus mencari serpihan-serpihan lain yang diletupkan itu dan membawanya ke Muzium Singapura. Jika beliau berjaya, kuasa sakti batu itu akan membawanya pulang ke zamannya.

     

    Bermulalah aksi-aksi menarik Badang dan Gene dalam mencari serpihan-serpihan itu. Berjayakah Badang dan Gene? Macam mana hendak cari serpihan-serpihan batu itu di hutan batu Singapura yang mempunyai batu di mana-mana?

     Saksikanlah Badang Returns untuk mengetahui kesudahannya.

    The National Museum houses a fragment of the Singapore Stone. It is the only fragment saved that can be found here after it was irresponsibly blasted by the then British Authority.

     

    The Singapore Stone which was originally located at the mouth of the Singapore River, has a unique history. It was said that the stone was thrown from the Sultan’s place at Fort Canning hill by a man named Badang, during a pit of strength competition.

     

    As he was wandering around and at the same time looking for food to eat, he smelt a beautiful smell. It smelt like food. And guess who he met? Jintamanis, the genie that gave him the superhuman strength. Jintamanis is now a cook with his reason being, he could eat as much as he wants without stealing someone else’s food.

     

    The adventure begins when Badang seek Jintamanis help to send him back to his time.

    TICKETS $15. For bookings please call Teater Kami @ 67338969 or Ms Shasha @ 93364085


    Blog EntryBadang ReturnsApr 24, '08 4:03 AM
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    BADANG RETURNS
    -Children's play-
    Script/Director: Anwar Hadi Ramli

    23-24 May 2008

     

    SYNOPSIS

    The National Museum houses a fragment of the Singapore Stone. It is the only fragment saved that can be found here after it was irresponsibly blasted by the then British Authority.

    The Singapore Stone which was originally located at the mouth of the Singapore River, has a unique history. It was said that the stone was thrown from the Sultan's place at Fort Canning hill by a man named Badang, during a pit of strength competition.

    For some strange reason, Badang was thrown out to SINGAPORE 2008. The adventure begins as his friend, Jintamanis (Gene) aids him in his quest to return
    back to his time.

    Come join us in this interactive play!

     

    Performance Dates:

    23 May 2008 – 8 pm

    24 May 2008 – 11 am and 3 pm

     

    Venue:

    Teater Kami Black Box,

    One-Two-Six Cairnhill Arts Centre, Level 2, 126 Cairnhill Road, Singapore 229707

     

    Price:

    $15.00

     

    Hotline:

    6733 8969 / 9012 3342/ 9336 4085 (Dalifah Shahril / Shasha Ya'kob)

     

    Email:

    teaterkami@hotmail.com

    Website:

    http://teaterkami.multiply.com


    Blog EntryMore about MAYATMar 12, '08 2:58 AM
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    ‘Mayat’ introduces a setting which might seem absurd to the rational mind as the script is packed with much innuendos and underlying meanings, therefore motivating us to analyse and try comprehending the deeper intended meanings of the script. Our search will fail because the drama follows and explains only one channel, which are, the obvious meanings. Our intentions of prying the sensitivity and absurdness that we try to relate to this play will not work, and in fact will only sway us to disappointment. 

    However, the absurd setting that is obvious in ‘Mayat’ is still to be observed. The setting referred to is represented by the space that surrounds the play. ‘Mayat’s’ strength in shaping the emptiness of space, is also one of the elements that forms the traditions of absurd theatre, as immortalized by Samuel Beckett in the play 'Waiting for Godot'.

    ‘Mayat’ has some specific intentions that can be manifested by the rational mind. This is via its presentation of the four friends, set in a cool morning, outside a dilapidated house planted in slums. The era is kept ambiguous in the play, though there are hints that allow us to place the characters in a period sometime in future. 

    In ‘Mayat’, Hatta Azad Khan highlighted the issue on scarcity of land and its consequences. He painted a cold, gloomy and eccentric future. The scarcity of land to entomb the body of their dead friend became the root of the conflict that centres the four friends, and it is this conflict that explains the behaviour of these friends in the play. Other factors also influence their behaviours. Following the explanation by an outsider who wishes to buy the dead body, he tries convincing the friends by stating that he needs the body parts to help sick people who are alive, instead of allowing those body parts to simply rot and disintegrate. He mentioned that it was more difficult to purchase dead bodies in the past due to the rampant availability of land and due to the selfishness of friends or relatives who refuses to sell dead bodies to him. Now that there is scarcity of land, it is easier for him to ‘help’ sick people in need. Two contradictory issues hence erupt.

    One is the ease of attaining dead bodies now due to the scarcity of land, as compared to the difficulty in the past due to much availabilty of land and reluctance of friends and relatives to sell dead bodies. The ‘selfishness’ of friends and relatives in the past is attributed to the respect shown to the dead body. On the contrary, the present observes friends who regard a friend’s death as a blessing.

    The play is differentiated by two opposing tones. Firstly, a naturalistic tone illustrates the characters that are based and influenced by situations and their backgrounds. Secondly, an ethics tone that are founded by moral values.

    The naturalistic setting is created through characterizing humans in the play ‘Mayat’. The friends are nameless, as if they are identity-less, without an own personality to differentiate each of them, hence it can also emphasizes the same situations that they are experiencing. Creating characters that are not differentiated through personalities is a deliberate method. They are not constrained by the protocols of a label as they sometimes change their attitude and articulate another person’s dialogue.

    Catch MAYAT from 28 - 29 Mar 2008 @ Teater Kami Blackbox Studio.
    Call 67338969/93364085/ 90123342 for bookings or inquiries!


    Blog EntryJom!Mar 7, '08 1:07 PM
    for everyone

    Meh lah ke Teater Kami Black Box Studio di One-Two-Six Cairnhill Arts Cenrtre, 126 Cairnhill Road. Saksikan 'Mayat' yang diarahkan oleh Atin Amat. Cerita lepak dok! Bukan abstract-abstract sampai pening kepala atau garuk kepala tak paham. Sumpah, tak bohong!

    Tiket dah tinggal hari Jumaat - 28 Mar pukul 8 malam, Sabtu - 29 Mar pukul 3 petang dan 8 malam. Ringan-ringankanlah jari-jemari antar emel kat teaterkami@hotmail.com atau sms 90123342/ 93364085. Kalau nak kol, tekanlah 67338969. Aaaahh.. banyakkan caranya!

    Abeh.. tunggu aper lagi? Book ah!


    Blog EntrySahida Md Kassim sebagai 'Sahabat 2'Mar 7, '08 12:53 PM
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    Name: Caca Hamoe

    Age: 21

    Hobby: Swimming Shopping Movies

    Sign: Taurus

    Personality: Stubborn Selective

    Caca has been dancing for 2 years, being active in the traditional malay dance. She was a school representative for malay dance and dikir barat. Currently a freelance dancer, she is not attached to any groups because of school commitments. Caca started doing drama 3 months ago, therefore she regards herself as a drama amateur.

     

    I am looking forward for the show. It has been a great pleasure working with these group of talents. I managed to gain knowledge and was thought certain basics to begin this drama journey. It is fun. It boost my confidence level and am enthusiastic for the whole show! -Caca Hamoe-


    Blog EntryHazimah Md Azli sebagai 'Sahabat 4'Mar 7, '08 12:48 PM
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    Hazimah mula bergiat dengan Teater kami dalam tahun 2005 sebagai watak cameo di ‘Kelab Dangdut’. Penglibatannya yang lain termasuk ‘Angin Menderu’ (2006), ‘Abang Sayang’ (2006) dan ‘Horlick Milo Kopi Teh’ (2005).

     

    Best dapat involve dgn teater kami mayat production, setiap prodution ada kelainannya... saya juga dapat mempelajari pegalaman( new experience) baru dari cik atin and co-actor cerita ni... -Hazimah Md Azli-


    Blog EntrySuhaila Sanif sebagai 'Sahabat 1'Mar 7, '08 12:41 PM
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    Suhaila Sanif has been involved with Teater Kami since Oct 2001. She was active doing school shows and drama workshops from 2002 – 2006. Her involvements in some major productions with Teater Kami : Kemelut (2002), Hayat Hayati (2002), 9 Akal, 1 Nafsu (2003), Kiambang, Kembang, Kuncup (2003), Psikosis (2004), Mat Rock Minah Kental (2004), White Baju (2005), Kelab Dangdut (2005), Lorong 12 (2006), Angin Menderu (2006), Balada Tun Fatimah (2007). Besides acting, she has also been involved in sound operation for productions. In 2006, ‘Pondok Limasen’ became her debut script for a children’s play.

     

    When the first time Cik Atin asked me to involve in this production, I was shocked at that moment of time. I was shocked by the title itself, ‘MAYAT’… Because for what I know and ever since I joined them back in 2001 up until today, I’ve never thought that Teater Kami would do this kind of play. And I’ve never involved in a spooky play. Which I really thought it was! But it wasn’t as spooky or as scary as I thought. And So, I took up this opportunity, to involve in this play because I think it is something new for me… So basically I love how the writer wrote this script. It was a beautiful idea… Ya, I like his whole idea on how he foresees the future. The character that he tries to portray was confusing at first. Understanding the whole script, the character, the situation, the meaning, the motives and everything was very tedious to me… But I had so much fun and I really enjoyed myself to be part of it…Especially, being with my other fellow actors, be it the old or the new ones… :-D
    -Suhaila Sanif-


    Blog EntryDalifah Shahril sebagai 'Sahabat 3'Mar 7, '08 12:38 PM
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    Dalifah has been involved with Teater Kami Limited since 1999 and has been the company’s full-time talent since then. She started out as a facilitator in school assembly programmes and theatre-in-education programmes. She was given the opportunity to lead the roles for Teater Kami's plays during the Wanita KAMi (Our Women) season 2001-2002. To date, Dalfiah has acted about 30 plays including 'Balada Tun Fatimah', 'Paduka Siti Wan Kembang', 'Geisha', 'Psikosis', 'White Baju', 'Angin Menderu', 'Perhiasan Kaca' and 'Kemelut' where she received the accolades-Best Actress from Berita Harian (2002).

    Cabaran utama – hafal dialog one-liner. Lebih susah dari monolog! Mak guru Atin Amat ‘menderas’ dialog dengan kita... Teringat zaman mengaji dulu! But am thankful for the wonderful cast. Being supportive towards each other brought us closer too. Am glad that we managed to potray colouruful characters. Thank you Mak guru, Shasha, Nur, Tuan and my beloved SHABATS for supporting!
    -Dalifah Shahril-


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