Monday, March 31, 2008
11:34 PM
NUS Malay Language Society (NUSMLS) Arts Secretariat proudly presents:
Pentas Budaya 08:
KUSUMAWANGI
Date : Sunday 13 April 2008
Venue: University Cultural Centre Theatre (UCC Theatre)
Time : 2pm, 8pm
Ticket Sales: $12, $15, $18 via SISTIC*(-15% for students and NSmen not including $12 ticket)
A dark comedy/mystery/psychological thriller with English Subtitles.
Pentas Budaya 2008: Kusumawangi - a Malay language theatre production which will both star and produced by the NUS students. The plot of this theatre production revolves around Malay’s interpretation of collective representation against logic (scientific knowledge) in the 1950s.
Kusumawangi will offer more than just a narration of the story. Infused in its production are elements of the Javanese and Malay culture interwoven into its storyline. Performances such as the Javanese dance and music play not only a significant role in the plot but also add colour and life to the production. This year, Pentas Budaya will follow a slightly different concept of a mudratari (literally music drama and dance) comparatively following last year’s success of Pentas Budaya 2007: Sulam, Selam, Silam, a competition-based arts performance.
Synopsis:
Newlywed couple, Herman and Wati, moved into a grand mansion inherited from his father. Located in the highest and most hidden part of the house is the room of Kusumawangi, an ancient Javanese dancer. When her door was found unlocked, the people living in the house soon find themselves living under an unseen threat. To help unravel the mystery behind the house, Herman seeks the help of his friend, Dr Faruk, who suspects foul play. What is the story behind this mansion? And what connects this mansion and the unspoken name and untold tale of Kusumawangi?
Friday, March 07, 2008
4:08 PM
.2 march 2008.
before rehearsels officially start, we had to do ze most unglam job of the day....ironing our costumes on the handy-dandy kain batik lepas.
beacuse nat is a neat freak =p
remember the stab! and slice move?? wicked!
favourite move of the day!
khalid's idol's solo performance.
utmost level of concentration!
number 1
quick change and voila! number 2
with beloved seniors!
because dzul rabull jalil is very tall. failed attempt to jump number 1.
failed attempt to jump number 2
so decided to be normal human beings. =)
with group manager jacey :)
with dearest cikgu!
Despite the rain and all the mad rush, getting ready literally seconds before the show (which explains the lack of pictures) Arts Fest 08 was a blast! I have so many people to thank!! In no particular order of importance...
.the seniors who came down to support us! thank you for taking time off and we love them chocolates!
.our family and friends who came despite the rain and it being a sunday!
. pasukan hulubalang kesenian melayu for the amazing performance!
.muzzammil for readily helping us with the video and photos!
.cg osman for his patience and ensuring the event runs smoothly.
. jacey for keeping her cool all this time. =)
.beloved dancers! wany, nat, shifa, siti, zu and khalid! for contributing and working together in making Arts Fest 08 a success! arnolds, impulse $10 shopping, canadian pizza, makan at imam's, whining, getting stressed, kental moments and so much more. it was a wonderful experience!
I hope everyone enjoyed the show as much as we enjoyed preparing for it!!! Ilsa rocks my socks!
ps. those with pictures please share with us!! reeza! we want yours!