A traditional kopi tiam, rich in memories and heritage, is at risk of becoming irrelevant when faced with rapid changes in our society. How should the elderly owner of the kopi tiam and his grandson deal with these external changes and pressures, and negotiate their differing views?
Adapted from Cultural Medallion recipient Kuo Pao Kun's 1986 play, Kopitiam, this experiential and interactive theatre performance will take the audience to the world of traditional coffee shops, allowing them an inlet to this important aspect of Singaporean culture.
Kopitiam also marks the graduation of the 2nd cohort of ARTivate – The Youth Wing of Drama Box. After two years of training and capacity building, the youths, at the helm of director Han Xuemei, resident artist of Drama Box, take up most of the roles in the production of Kopitiam, from (most of the) cast ensemble, assistant production and stage manager, assistant director, to set, lighting and costume designers.
Creative Team
Playwright: Kuo Pao Kun
Adapted and directed by: Han Xuemei
Director's Assistant: (ARTivate) Teo Pei Si, Desmond Soh
Set Design: Chan Silei
Set Designer's Assistant: Ming Zhao Zi (ARTivate)
Lighting Design: Petrina Dawn Tan
Sound Design: Jeffrey Yue
Sound Operator and Composer: Lee Yew Jin
Multimedia Design: Zhang Yiwen (ARTivate), Han Xuemei
Costume Design and Makeup: Valerie Chua (ARTivate)
Cast: Julius Foo, Neo Hai Bin and (ARTivate) Toh Wee Peng, Pang Cai Feng, Teo Pei Si, Melody Chan, Lin Yushi
Cast in film: Chloe Lin (ARTivate), Neo Hai Bin, Lee Hua Jay
Facilitator: Chloe Lin (ARTivate), Koh Hui Ling
Voice Over: Han Tan Juan, Muhammad Adib bin Kosnan Siran, Jalyn Han, Chee Fee Min, Edward Choy, Koh Hui Ling
Production Team
Producer: Tay Jia Ying
Project Manager: Josephine Lee, Chng Yi Kai (ARTivate)
Company Production Manager: Ng Siaw Hui
Production Stage Manager: Lam Dan Fong
Assistant Stage Manager: Angelina Teo (ARTivate)
Publicity & Marketing: Nicole Lim, Amanda Leong and (ARTivate) Melody Chan, Chloe Lin, Zhang Yiwen, Chng Yi Kai, Desmond Soh
Audience Development: Chong Gua Khee, Pang Cai Feng (ARTivate)
(Source: Drama Box Website)