Pangdemonium
Pangdemonium is a Singaporean non-profit theatre company founded by Adrian and Tracie Pang in 2010.[1] The company aims to discover and empower new talent to work professionally in the industry. From 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2020, it is supported by the National Arts Council under the Major Company Scheme. Pangdemonium’s artistic directors are Singaporean actor Adrian Pang and London-trained director Tracie Pang.[2]
Productions
As of 2019, Pangdemonium offers season tickets that gives ticket holders up to 25% off standard ticket prices and priority to ticket sales for each show.[3] Supporters can also become ‘Friends of Pangdemonium’ where private donations through this channel would be matched dollar for dollar by the Cultural Matching Fund established by the Ministry of Culture, Community, and Youth.[4][5] Since its launch in 2010, Pangdemonium has put on 2 to 3 productions yearly.
2019 Season: Present Tense/Future Perfect[6]
Urinetown: The Musical (27 Sep 2019 - 13 Oct 2019)
Urinetown is a musical depicting a revolution in a dystopian world where the act of urination requires a fee that oppresses those who cannot afford it. The production will be staged at the Drama Centre Theatre.
| Writers | Book & Lyrics by Greg Kotis
Music & Lyrics by Mark Hollmann |
| Director | Tracie Pang |
| Actors | Benjamin Chow
Mina Kaye Sean Ghazi Andrew Marko Adrian Pang Jo Tan Ethel Yap Seong Hui Xuan Kimberly Chan |
This Is What Happens To Pretty Girls (10 May 2019 - 26 May 2019)
This Is What Happens To Pretty Girls aims to address the issue of sexual misconduct in a setting where females are increasingly empowered to speak out about their own experiences. The play was written in the spirit of the #MeToo movement.[7] The play had been inspired by real stories shared by more than 100 women that had been interviewed by playwright Ken Kwek.[8] This world premiere was staged at the Drama Centre Theatre.
| Writers | Ken Kwek |
| Director | Tracie Pang |
| Actors | Thomas Pang
Oon Shu An Jamil Schulze Adrian Pang |
Late Company (22 Feb 2019 - 10 Mar 2019)
Late Company follows a couple as they uncover the suicide of their son, Joel. The play tackles the issue of youth culture amongst the younger generation today. The production was staged at the Victoria Theatre.
| Writers | Jordan Tannahill |
| Director | Tracie Pang |
| Actors | Janice Koh
Karen Tan Xander Pang Adrian Pang Edward Choy |
2018 Season: HOPE & HOME
Peter and the Starcatcher (28 Sep 2018 - 20 Oct 2018)
Peter and the Starcatcher is the prequel to the world-famous Peter Pan and Wendy. In Pangdemonium's production, the play was set in 1885 Singapore. The play centred around themes of confidence, bravery and hope. The production was staged at the Drama Centre Theatre.[9]
| Writers | Play by Rick Alice
Music by Wayne Barker Based on the novel by Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson |
| Director | Tracie Pang |
| Actors | Thomas Pang
Andrew Marko Carina McWhinnie Adrian Pang Benjamin Chow Daniel Jenkins Erwin Shah Ismail Zachary Ibrahim Juwanda Hassim Crispian Chan Salif Hardie Andy Tear |
Dragonflies (18 May 2018 - 3 Jun 2018)
Dragonflies is a play set in the future where the consequences of global warming and developments in politics have caused Singaporean-born Leslie Chen to leave his home in England to return to his birth country. The play was commissioned by the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) and was first performed at the festival in 2017.[10]
| Writers | Stephanie Street |
| Director | Tracie Pang |
| Actors | Adrian Pang
Tan Kheng Hua Benjamin Chow Frances Lee Fanny Kee Jamil Schulze Elizabeth Morse Matt Grey Shona Benson |
The Father (2 Mar 2018 - 18 Mar 2018)
The Father follows a 70-year-old man and his effort to grapple with reality and his own sanity. The play aims to shed light on dementia in Singapore society and the struggles faced by caregivers. The production was staged in the Victoria Theatre.[11]
For this production, Pangdemonium worked with Asian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA) to raise awareness for the organisation and their work to empower stigmatised and disadvantaged people in the society.[12]
| Writers | Florian Zeller
Translated by Christopher Hampton |
| Director | Tracie Pang |
| Actors | Lim Kay Siu
Tan Kheng Hua Janice Koh Emil Marwa Frances Lee Keagan Kang |
2017 Season: Family (And Other Natural Disasters)
Fun Home (29 Sep 2017 - 15 Oct 2017)
Fun Home is a musical following a family in the perspective of a child, Alison. As the audience follows Alison through her growing-up years, the story tackles themes of self-discovery and self-acceptance. The production was staged at Drama Centre Theatre.[13]
| Writers | Book & Lyrics by Lisa Kron
Music by Jeanine Tesori |
| Director | Tracie Pang |
| Actors | Adrian Pang
Monique Wilson Nikki Muller Elena Wang Benjamin Kheng Gail Belmonte Chloe Choo Elly Gaskell Aria Zhang Damien Weber Bjorn Haakenson |
Tango (19 May 2017 - 4 Jun 2017)
Tackling the theme of family and values, Tango was written by local playwright Joel Tan. The world premiere was staged at the Drama Centre Theatre.[14]
| Writers | Joel Tan |
| Director | Tracie Pang |
| Actors | Koh Boon Pin
Emil Marwa Lim Kay Siu Lok Meng Chue Karen Tan Benjamin Chow Ruzaini Mazani Dylan Jenkins |
The Pillowman (24 Feb 2017 - 12 Mar 2017)
The Pillowman follows a short-story writer who is being questioned by the police about a string of child murder cases. The play threads the thin line between fiction and fact. The production was staged at the Victoria Theatre.[15]
| Writers | Martin McDonagh |
| Director | Tracie Pang |
| Actors | Adrian Pang
Daniel Jenkins Shane Mardjuki Andy Tear Bright Ong Victoria Mintey Prudence Rivero |
2016 Season: Season of Love
Chinglish (9 Oct 2016 - 25 Oct 2016)
Chinglish is a comedy performed in both English and Mandarin that follows an American businessman who travels to China.[16] The completely sold out show was staged at the Drama Centre Theatre.[17]
| Writers | David Henry Hwang |
| Director | Tracie Pang |
| Actors | Adrian Pang
Audrey Luo Daniel Jenkins Guo Liang Matt Grey Oon Shu An |
Rent (7 Oct 2016 - 23 Oct 2016)
Rent follows a group of young adults amidst unrest in their local community and focuses on their journey to overcome personal challenges. The production was staged at the Drama Centre Theatre.[18]
| Writers | Jonathan Larson |
| Director | Tracie Pang |
| Actors | Aaron Khaled
Benjamin Chow Cameron MacDonald Frances Lee Juan Jackson Mina Kaye Mitchell Lagos Tabitha Nauser Andrew Marko Cheryl Tan Crenshaw Yeo Erwin Shah Ismail Seong Hui Xuan Siti Maznah Oliver Pang Venytha Yoshiantini |
Falling (13 May 2016 - 5 Jun 2016)
Falling follows a pair of parents with two teenage children and their struggles to cope with their son’s autism. The play focuses on the theme of unconditional love. It was staged at KC Arts Centre.[19]
| Writers | Deanna Jent |
| Director | Tracie Pang |
| Actors | Neo Swee Lin
Adrian Pang Tan Kheng Hua Andrew Marko Fiona Lim |
The Effect (25 Feb 2016 - 13 Mar 2016)
The Effect tackles the morality of neuroscience. The play features the love story between Connie and Tristan in a clinical experiment. The production was staged at the Victoria Theatre.[20]
| Writers | Lucy Prebble |
| Director | Tracie Pang |
| Actors | Nikki Muller
Linden Furnell Tan Kheng Hua Adrian Pang |
2015 Season: Transformation Trilogy
Tribes (22 May 2015 - 7 Jun 2015)
Tribes centres around a deaf boy named Billy who struggles to communicate with his family. The production was staged at the Drama Centre Theatre.[21]
| Writers | Nina Raine |
| Director | Tracie Pang |
| Actors | Adrian Pang
Ethel Yap Frances Lee Gavin Yap Susan Tordoff Thomas Pang |
Circle Mirror Transformation (29 Jan 2015 - 15 Feb 2015)
Circle Mirror Transformation follows four individuals in an acting class where they each experience a life-transforming moment. The production was staged at DBS Arts Centre.[22]
| Writers | Annie Baker |
| Director | Tracie Pang |
| Actors | Adrian Pang
Daniel Jenkins Neo Swee Lin Nikki Muller Selma Alkaff |
2014 Season: Misfits
Frozen (23 Oct 2014 - 9 Nov 2014)
Frozen is a psychological thriller following the story of three adults after the disappearance of 10-year-old Rhona.[23] The sold out production was staged at the Esplanade Theatre Studio.[24]
| Writers | Bryony Lavery |
| Director | Tracie Pang |
| Actors | Janice Koh
Adrian Pang Karen Tan |
The Rise & Fall of Little Voice (2 May 2014 - 18 May 2014)
The Rise & Fall of Little Voice follows a girl named Little Voice (LV) and her journey into showbiz. The comedy marks Pangdemonium’s first production set in Singapore and was staged at the Drama Centre Theatre.[25]
| Writers | Jim Cartwright |
| Director | Tracie Pang |
| Actors | Rishi Budhrani
Mina Kaye Siti Khalijah Shane Mardjuki Adrian Pang Denise Tan |
Fat Pig (13 Feb 2014 - 2 Mar 2014)
Fat Pig is a comedy featuring the relationship between the characters Tom and Helen. Throughout the play, their relationship is faced with prejudice and disapproval from the larger society. The production was staged at the DBS Arts Centre.[26]
| Writers | Neil LaBute |
| Director | Tracie Pang |
| Actors | Zachary Ibrahim
Elizabeth Lazan Frances Lee Gavin Yap |
2013 Season: Survival
Gruesome Playground Injuries (31 Oct 2013 - 10 Nov 2013)
Gruesome Playground Injuries follows a pair of soulmates, Kayleen and Doug, as they come to find each other in life. The production was staged at Esplanade Theatre Studio.[27]
| Writers | Rajiv Joseph |
| Director | Tracie Pang |
| Actors | Seong Hui Xuan
Alan Wong |
Next to Normal (5 Sep 2013 - 22 Sep 2013)
Next To Normal is a musical following the story of a family struggling through mental illness. The production was staged at the Drama Centre Theatre.[28]
| Writers | Music by Tom Kitt
Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey |
| Director | Tracie Pang |
| Actors | Sally Ann Triplett
Adrian Pang Nathan Hartono Julia Abueva Linden Furnell Juan Jackson |
Rabbit Hole (25 Apr 2013 - 12 May 2013)
Rabbit Hole follows the journey of a family who had just experienced loss and depicts their struggle recovering from it. The production was staged at the DBA Arts Centre.[29]
| Writers | David Lindsay-Abaire |
| Director | Tracie Pang |
| Actors | Janice Koh
Adrian Pang Lok Meng Chue Seong Hui Xuan Eden Ang |
2012 Season
Swimming with Sharks (20 Sep 2012 - 7 Oct 2012)
Swimming with Sharks is based on the Kevin Spacey movie of the same name and centres around the topic of office politics. The play tackles themes of power, greed and revenge. The production was staged at the Drama Centre Theatre.[30]
| Writers | George Huang
Adapted for the stage by Michael Lesslie |
| Director | Tracie Pang |
| Actors | Adrian Pang
George Young Janice Koh Daniel Jenkins James Shubert Shane Mardjuki Melissa Faith Yeo Crispian Chan |
Spring Awakening (3 Feb 2012 - 26 Feb 2012)
Spring Awakening is a rock musical following a group of teenagers growing up in 1892, each with their own personalities and struggles. The production was staged at the Drama Centre Theatre.[31]
| Writers | Books and Lyrics by Steven Sater
Music by Duncan Sheik |
| Director | Tracie Pang |
| Actors | Dwayne Tan
Eden Ang Erwin Shah Julia Abueva Kluane Saunders Nathan Hartono Rachel Marley Raeza Ibrahim Rayve Tay Rebecca Spykerman Seong Hui Xuan Candice De Rozario Adrian Pang Zachary Pang Xander Pang Becky Dass |
2011 Season
Dealer’s Choice (29 Sep 2011 - 16 Oct 2011)
Dealer’s Choice follows a group of men who had all been driven to play a game of poker by their own individual reasons.[32] The production was staged at the Drama Centre Theatre.
| Writers | Patrick Marber |
| Director | Tracie Pang |
| Actors | Adrian Pang
Keagan Kang Daniel Jenkins Daniel York Andy Tear Julian Low |
Closer (17 Feb 2011 - 6 Mar 2011)
Closer is a production that centres around modern relationships and the themes of love, lust, jealousy and betrayal. The play was staged at the DBS Arts Centre.[33]
| Writers | Patrick Marber |
| Director | Tracie Pang |
| Actors | Adrian Pang
Tan Kheng Hua Keagan Kang Cynthia Lee MacQuarrie |
2010 Season
The Full Monty (18 Jun 2010 - 4 Jul 2010)
The Full Monty is a comedy production adapted from the original movie. The story follows a group of six workers who had come together to form a strip show after having been retrenched due to the recession. Pangdemonium’s rendition of the comedy received praises from the likes of The Flying Inkpot, Business Times and ST Life!. The production was staged at the local Drama Centre Theatre in 2010.[34]
| Writers | Book by Terrence McNally
Music & Lyrics by David Yazbeck |
| Director | Tracie Pang |
| Cast | Ebi Shankara
Hossan Leong Adrian Pang Andy Hockley Daniel Jenkins Lim Yu-Beng Celine Rosa Tan Denise Tan Carina Hales Sheila Franciso Zachary Pang Xander Pang George Chan Candice De Rozario Jo Tan Seong Hui Xuan Darius Tan Richard Chia Andrew Lua Rishi Budhrani |
Pangdemonium NextGen education programme[35]
Write Here, Write Now Playwriting Mentorship (2017 - Present day)
The mentorship programme accepts a maximum of three applicants for a year long one-to-one mentorship. At the end of the mentorship, the participant’s plays may be considered for future production or for submissions into competitions. The programme accepts participants of all ages.
Triple Threats Musical Theatre Workshops (2014 - Present Day)
The Triple Threats Musical Workshop is for 13 to 19 year olds to experience a series of lessons organised by professionals in the industry.[36] The workshop ends with a showcase for friends and family. Admissions into the workshop is by audition.
Technical apprenticeships
The Pangdemonium apprenticeship lasts for the duration of a production and aims to give participants specialised training for their particular field. The apprenticeship can last for a period of up to 6 months. Pangdemonium accepts apprenticeships for Stage Management, Production Management and Lighting Design. Applicants have to be over 18 years old.[37]
Events
On 1 September 2017, Pangdemonium organised a fundraising concert featuring local artists like Andrew Marko, Benjamin Kheng, Inch Chua and Nathan Hartono.[38] The concert was held at the Esplanade Concert Hall.
References / Citations
- ↑ “About Us”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/about-us/
- ↑ “About Us”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/about-us/
- ↑ “Season Ticket”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/season-ticket/
- ↑ “Pangdemonium Store”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://app.etapestry.com/cart/PangdemoniumTheatreCompany/default/index.php
- ↑ Nabilah Said. "Arts philanthropy yet to take off here,say arts groups". The Straits Times. August 1, 2017. Accessed on 16 June 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/arts-philanthropy-yet-to-take-off
- ↑ Pangdemonium Theatre Company. “Pangdemonium 2019 Season Brochure”. Issuu. September 21, 2018. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://issuu.com/pangdemonium/docs/00_pangdemonium_season_booklet_digi
- ↑ Akshita Nanda. "Pangdemonium responds to #MeToo in This IS What Happens To Pretty Girls". The Straits Times. May 1, 2019. Accessed on 17 June 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/pangdemonium-responds-to-metoo-in-this-is-what-happens-to-pretty-girls
- ↑ Akshita Nanda. "Pangdemonium responds to #MeToo in This IS What Happens To Pretty Girls". The Straits Times. May 1, 2019. Accessed on 17 June 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/pangdemonium-responds-to-metoo-in-this-is-what-happens-to-pretty-girls
- ↑ “Peter and the Starcatcher”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/production/peter-and-the-starcatcher/
- ↑ “Dragonflies”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/production/dragonflies/
- ↑ “The Father”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/production/the-father/
- ↑ “Be a ChangeMaker with AWWA & Pangdemonium”. AWWA. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://awwa.give.asia/campaign/be_a_changemaker_with_awwa_and_pangdemonium
- ↑ “Fun Home”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/production/fun-home/
- ↑ “Tango”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/production/tango/
- ↑ “The Pillowman”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/production/the-pillowman/
- ↑ “Chinglish”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/production/chinglish/
- ↑ Tan, Corrie. “Pangdemonium’s Chinglish enjoys getting lost in translation”. The Straits Times. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/pangdemoniums-chinglish-enjoys-getting-lost-in-translation
- ↑ “Rent”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/production/rent/
- ↑ “Falling”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/production/falling/
- ↑ “The Effect”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/production/the-effect/
- ↑ “Tribes”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/production/tribes/
- ↑ “Circle Mirror Transformation”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/production/circle-mirror-transformation/
- ↑ “Frozen”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/production/frozen/
- ↑ Er, Amanda. “Review of Pangdemonium’s FROZEN - An Inquiry Into Evil”. TheSmartLocal. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://thesmartlocal.com/read/frozen-pangdemonium
- ↑ “The Rise & Fall of Little Voice”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/production/the-rise-fall-of-little-voice/
- ↑ “Fat Pig”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/production/fat-pig/
- ↑ “Playground Injuries”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/production/gruesome-playground-injuries/
- ↑ “Next to Normal”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/production/next-to-normal/
- ↑ “Rabbit Hole”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/production/rabbit-hole/
- ↑ “Swimming with Sharks”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/production/swimming-with-sharks/
- ↑ “Spring Awakening”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/production/spring-awakening/
- ↑ “Dealer’s Choice”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/production/dealers-choice/
- ↑ “Closer”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/production/closer/
- ↑ “The Full Monty”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/production/the-full-monty/
- ↑ “Education”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/education/
- ↑ “Triple Threats Musical Theatre Workshop”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/education/triple-threats-musical-theatre-workshop/
- ↑ “Technical Apprenticeships”. Pangdemonium. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://pangdemonium.com/education/technical-apprenticeships/
- ↑ Arjun Jayaraman. “Pangdemonium brings together musicians and actors for fundraiser jam”. Bandwagon. July 10, 2017. Accessed on 30 April 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/pangdemonium-nathan-hartono-benjamin-kheng-inch-chua-andrew-marko