The coming up series entitled 'After Jubilee' will be an interesting act. I managed to complete the script within this month. Basically, from what you get from that title, is what you will get - an interpretation of Malaysia's succession throughout the 50 years. With Malaysians celebrating the golden jubilee, one must take concern with anticipation, afterall, it is a national subject. Talking about patriotism and Namwee's Negarakuku, how romantic can this country be? Everybody has been so passionate recently with national gossips, from corruption (supposed to be an eternal issue) to Mamula Moon; yes, yes, yes, Malaysians have been very sensitive, so does Logamaya.
I have actually written two series in conjunction with Merdeka: 'Jubilee' and 'After Jubilee'. Thought of working on both, but as the clock ticks, 'Jubilee' seemed to lose its fascination; meanwhile 'After Jubilee' is like an updated version, it covers more issues and the direction is satiric and dogmatic. Both are similar in concept but not mutually exclusvie.
Here is the list of plays in 'After Jubilee':
- Untitled (For the Love of Malaysia II)
- Government & Friends I
- Government & Friends II
- “Not Now, Still Alive!”
- A Tragedy
- Mamula Moon
- Dogs run Happily
I have taken a drama from 'Jubilee' too, which gives a total of 8 plays for the up-coming event, the additional drama entitled Malaysian Potpourri.
So, now comes to the execution. Firstly, the rehearsal; secondly, the performance. While the plight is always the same, I am hoping to get a better platform and a wider range of audience, though I am pretty much still scurrying in an expanse of nothingness. We have options for venue, but have been strained by our financial problem. Logically, the more we pay, the better it is; so I thought of planning certain activities that will earn us a considerable amount of money, sufficient for a better platform...till then I won't be that finicky about lighting equipments and the PA system (which cost RM 2000).
So people, we need solutions in overcoming financial difficulty!
*or just simply any solutions in any sense
2 comments:
We have found a platform in Serdang, have to write a letter for their approval though. It is a balai raya situated in Section 7. Meanwhile, Logamayas, rehearsals will start by the following week!
Well written article.
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