Type of work supported

We invite artists and practitioners to respond critically and personally to canonical Singapore classics, lesser known pieces and rarities, reworks and adaptations, and cross-cultural and cross-genres works. We are looking for proposals that:
Demonstrate a unique artist motivation and point of view for their choice of text .
Clearly articulates a research question behind the inquisition.
Work towards a presentation mode that is feasible to fulfill and deliver the response.
The Vault: S.O.S.
S.O.S. is a devised performance responding to The Lady of Soul and Her Ultimate ‘S’ Machine. First staged thirty years ago in 1993, Tan Tarn How’s The Lady of Soul and Her Ultimate ‘S’ Machine is a political satire where Derek, the Chairman of ‘various committees and subcommittees’, is tasked with finding the soul of a nation. He finds himself debating if he should submit a recommendation that he feels is morally right and risk the consequences of going against the wishes of the government. After its
Start: 8 April 2023

FAQ

What is this Residency about?
 

The Vault safe-keeps Singaporean works dating back to our early theatre years. The platform does not merely document the past but manifests as contemporary responses to these works presented at Centre 42 premises. The Centre invites artists and practitioners to respond critically and personally to canonical Singapore classics, lesser known pieces and rarities, reworks and adaptations, and cross-cultural and cross-genres works.

How do I apply to be a part of The Vault?
 

Given the limited resources, there is no open call for the The Vault Residency. If you wish to be a part of The Vault, or require more information, do email info@centre42.sg and we will get in touch with you to further discuss the project and its possibilities.

Where can I find articles related to the Vault?

With every Vault project, we take the opportunity to educate the public about Singapore theatre. In the lead up to every Vault presentation, we publish a series of articles providing information about:

  • The original Singaporean play(s) the artist is responding to;
  • The playwright of the original play;
  • The context in which the original play was first created and staged;
  • Theatremakers (individuals and groups) relevant to the original play; and
  • The Vault artists and their processes for creating their response.

You may find these articles linked within the relevant webpage for each Vault project.