The Monster in the Mirror (2023)

12 May 2023 – 28 May 2023 @ The Theatre, Gateway Theatre

Synopsis

Don’t let them see who you really are. 

A funny yet moving original pop musical, The Monster in the Mirror follows the journey of Jane, an average school girl navigating the stressful world of teenage politics and social media drama. She is bullied in school, scolded at home, and tormented by the self-critical voice in her head. That is, until she receives a magic mirror from a flamboyant Fairy God Delivery Beng. She peers into this mirror and finds herself face to face with someone who has been living in her head all her life - a monster. Things quickly unravel as the monster begins to overpower Jane and turn her world upside down. Will the monster take over? Or will she learn to forgive and love herself? 

The Monster in the Mirror is a timely tale that empowers youths. The musical shines a light on important issues of mental health and self-love amidst the challenges of growing up in today’s world. It is a coming-of-age story — for the new age.

CAST 
Jane: Sharon Sum 
The Monster: Andrea Alingalan 
Swee Gek: Sharon Mah 
Hayley: Estelle Fly 
Aaron: Ryan Ang 
Rif: Zulfiqar Izzudin 
Fairy God Delivery Beng (FGDB): Noah Yap 
Ensemble: Liew Ai Wen, Seah Janice, Afiq Abdul, Clement Yeo

CREATIVE TEAM 
Writer & Director: Terrance Tan 
Composer & Music Director: Michelle Ler 
Lyricist: Cheryl Chitty Tan 
Choreographer: Tan Rui Shan 
Set Designer: Petrina Dawn Tan 
Multimedia Designer: Genevieve Peck 
Costume Designer: Loo An Ni 
Lighting Designer: Alberta Wileo 
Sound Designer: Daniel Wong

PRODUCTION TEAM 
Producer: Juliet Chia
Technical Manager: Thien Boon Bing
Production Manager: Juraidah Rahman
Stage Manager: Victoria Anna Wong
Learning & Engagement Facilitator: Tanya Ang
Music Arranger: Joel Nah
Music Mixing/Mastering: Daniel Chai
Assistant Choreographer: Pat John Gregory
Production Intern: Shirin Nazihah
Assistant Stage Manager: Gwendolyn Tey, Joshua Gareth Seow
Set Assistant: M. Nurfadhli Jasni
Illustrator: Nicole Tay
Props Coordinator: Fiona Lim
Stage Crew: Nurin Hazirah binte Raziz, Nursyahirah bte Zulkinia, Ridzuan Ahamad
Wardrobe Manager: Zhiying
Hair & Makeup Consultant: Jane Shah
Dresser: Chua Jia Ling, Riko Wong
Assistant Sound Engineer: Jing Ng
Sound Operator: Jessy Choo
Audio Engineer: Tan Weilin
Followspot Operator: Syahidah (Bom), Min
Multimedia Operator: Amethyst
Surtitle Operator: Evangel Wong

(Source: Gateway Arts Programme)