We Colour People (WCP for short) is a non-profit theatre society that was established in 2008. It was founded by a group of artists who had graduated from LASALLE College of the Arts and understood the difficulty of breaking into the theatre scene at that time - with many companies working mostly with selected practitioners, they chose to come together and begin their collective together. Led by founding member So Jo Huang, who felt that theatre was a powerful tool to approach difficult topics in society, they focused on creating works that would appeal to the masses and introduce theatre to non-theatregoers. Their name was derived from the notion of conveying the power of imagination - 'to colour people's imagination'.
WCP's first show debuted in the Telok Ayer Performing Arts Centre (TAPAC), a beloved space within the business district. The following years were spent establishing performing arts workshops, conducting research to create an education division, and fostering fresh practitioners in the theatre industry. The collective sought to cultivate values of communal sharing, providing a safe space for imagination and developing deep bonds of friendship.
Last Updated: November 2024