In 1950s Kampung Kambing, Salina fights to survive the harsh realities of post-war Singapore—trapped in poverty, entangled in a toxic relationship, and forced by circumstance into work as an escort. Around her, a community of Malay and Indonesian migrants, once full of hope, now battle despair in a nation still reeling from the effects of World War II.
Adapted from the seminal novel by Malaysia’s National Laureate A. Samad Said, SALINA is a gripping tale of resilience and survival, set against the backdrop of a community rebuilding itself. Drawing from his own childhood experiences under Japanese occupation, A. Samad Said infuses his work with piercing realism, giving voice to the struggles of a generation through vivid characters and sharp, evocative dialogue.
Brought to the stage by Teater Kami, this production is written for stage and directed by Cultural Medallion recipient Atin Amat. First staged in 1993 and reprised twice, SALINA returns with a stellar cast featuring Ariati Tyeb Papar, Fir Rahman, Rizal Aiman, Amirah Yahya, Suhaila M Sanif, Rusydina Afiqah, and Rafaat Hj. Hamzah.
Cast:
Ariati Papar
Fir Rahman
Rizal Aiman
Amirah Yahya
Suhaila M Sanif
Rusydina Afiqah
Shahril Wahid
Fandy A
Rafaat Haji Hamzah
Adib Kosnan
Ali Khan
Wan Haddad Salleh
Norisman
Andry Hrithik
Hazriq Idrus
Fadhuli Fauzi
Danial
Tajiyah Sulwana Tajuddin
Decky Aishah
Haziqah Hashir
Rani Senari
Fatin Shafura
Chariska Diva Anugrah
Shiqah Sukri
Firuz Khan
Khairuzamani Md Noor
Muhammad Khairi
Director/Playwright: Atin Amat
Dramaturg: Rafeyah A Rahman
Production Technical Advisor: Shafei
Production & Stage Manager: Norisham Osman
Technical Manager/Lighting Designer: Fadlin Faladino
Sound Designer: Dan Ahmad
Scenic Art Lead/Props Master: Yan Asan
Scenic Art/Props Master Assistant: Afi Hashim
Head - Wardrobe, Makeup & Hair: Rafil K
Executive Producers: Dalifah Shahril, Saiful Amri Ahmad Elahi
Wardrobe Team: Dirrah, Syaza
Makeup Artists: Zoolmimi, Syafiqah, Siti Salha, Alya Aman, Remy Mohamed, Yanni Andayani
Set Builders: Bart, Zul, Zulfa, Mahmood
Head, Set Builder: Budi
Sound Engineer: Hakim Rahman
Stage Crew: Munirah Zainol, Sally
Assistant Stage Managers: Adly Azizi
Social Media and Publicity: Umme Salama, Diyanah Qistina
Head, Social Media and Publicity & Production Welfare: Shasha Yakob
Production Welfare: Hafisa Kamarudin
Head, Front of House: Moli Mother
Surtitles Operator: Hamtaro
Script Translator: Anwar Hadi Ramli
Multimedia Visuals Designer: Anwar Hadi Ramli