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YEAST: An All-Female Adaptation of Elangovan's Smegma (2006)
Yeast (2022) by Euginia Tan and Smegma (2006) by Elangovan are a series of ten vignettes depicting imbalances of power dynamics, socio-economic paradoxes and moral dilemmas. In this re-adaptation, the play has been edited and dissected to put women at the forefront of its violence in representing the aggression of the masses. How are women portrayed on stage as both perpetrators and victims, on an equal playing field? Are women roles given as much confrontational autonomy as male roles?
Smegma was originally slated to be staged by Agni Kootthu (Theatre of Fire) on 5th to 6th August 2006 at the Guinness Theatre, The Substation, with support from the Arts Fund. The performance was given an Arts Entertainment License with RA18 (Restricted Artistic 18 years and above only) rating and advisory: “The play contains strong language and adult themes that may be objectionable to some members of the public” by the Media Content Division (Publications and Arts) of the Media Development Authority (MDA) on Tuesday 1 August 2006. The license was cancelled on Friday 4 August 2006. As a result, Smegma could not be staged.
To view the full script, or to enquire about performance or reproduction permissions, please contact Euginia Tan at eugtan@hotmail.com.