The Actors Studio Academy @ klpac's Speech & Drama Programme 2024 Final Showcase: FOLKTALES IN BATIK

Step into the magic of Malaysian folklore with FOLKTALES IN BATIK! Performed by 100 talented young actors from The Actors Studio Academy, this lively show brings traditional Malaysian stories to life with vibrant batik-inspired costumes, captivating music, and timeless tales. Perfect for all ages, FOLKTALES IN BATIK celebrates Malaysia’s rich heritage and the bright talent of tomorrow.

FOLKTALES IN BATIK is part of the students’ final showcase and concludes the third semester of The Actors Studio Academy’s Speech and Drama programme for 2024.

The Actors Studio Academy @ klpac’s Speech & Drama Programme
The Actors Studio Academy @ klpac’s popular Pre-School Speech & Drama Programme (3 to 6 years old) and Speech & Drama Programme (7 to 18 years old) runs all year round with three semesters per year and a choice of Saturday and Sunday classes. The 2025 intake for Semester 1 begins on 22 Feb 2025 (Saturday) and 23 Feb 2025 (Sunday). Enquire via academy@klpac.org / WhatsApp Us at +60 18 266 3383

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Ticket price :

Category	Price
Cat 1: Patrons of The Arts*	RM 100
Cat 2: Regular	RM 40

*POTA are arts patrons who wish to make a monetary gift on top of the ticket value. POTA ticket holders will have access to the reserved seating section and will be acknowledged on klpac’s website.

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Buy Tickets 
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No phone sales and over the counter sales. E-tickets only.

Enquiry
WhatsApp +6018 227 7212

Parental Advice
If your child is restless / crying, please bring them out of the hall. After they’ve calmed down, you can re-enter with the assistance of our ushers.

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Synopsis: 

30 November 2024 (Saturday), 3pm

1. Tiger’s Pickled Eyeball
   Directed & Written by Teacher Jeremy Ang; Performed by Amazing Primary Group
   Sang Kancil (Mousedeer) and their family are terrified by a hungry tiger on the prowl. But fear not! With a dash of quick thinking and a very unusual snack suggestion, they cook up a plan to send the tiger packing—and a bear…. too, perhaps? A hilarious tale of wit, survival, and one very questionable “eyeball”?!
2. Spirit of Bambarayon – Part 1
   Directed & Written by Axyr William; Performed by Brilliant Primary
   In the beginning, two powerful gods brought forth a daughter, and peace reigned over the land—until disaster struck. As calamity threatened their people, Kinoingan, the father, embarked on a perilous journey in search of answers, leaving behind his wife, Suminondu, and their daughter, Pinozubung. On the sacred peak of a mountain, Suminondu is faced with an agonizing decision—one that will forever alter the fate of their people and the land they cherish.
3. Spirit of Bambarayon – Part 2
   Directed & Written by Axyr William; Performed by Energetic Primary
   With the crops withering and despair creeping in, Suminondu must make a heart-shattering choice. Pinozubung, in a selfless act of love, offers herself as a sacrifice, a decision that shakes the very fabric of the world. Her sacrifice not only saves the land but also ensures the prosperity of future generations. The spirit of Pinozubung, now Bambarayon, lives on, a powerful reminder of the bond between life, sacrifice, and the earth.
4. Badang
   Devised by Teacher Farah Rani & Students; Performed by Courageous Secondary
   A humble fisherman, Badang, gains immense strength from a magical encounter, becoming the most legendary warrior of ancient times.
5. Princess Santubong and Princess Sejinjang
   Directed & Written by Teacher Jeremy Ang; Performed by Dynamic Primary
   Two celestial sisters, Princess Santubong and Princess Sejinjang, engage in a battle for supremacy over beauty and skill. Their rivalry shatters the peace of Sarawak, causing chaos among the people as mountains tremble and villages flood. Will they ever admit to the destruction they caused?
6. Mahsuri
   Devised by Teacher Farah Rani & Students; Performed by Fantastic Secondary
   A well-known legend of beauty, betrayal, and a powerful curse, Mahsuri’s innocent blood stains the fate of Langkawi for generations.

1 December 2024 (Sunday), 3pm

1. Princess Santubong and Princess Sejinjang
   Directed & Written by Teacher Jeremy Ang; Performed by Amazing Primary
   Two celestial sisters, Princess Santubong and Princess Sejinjang, engage in a battle for supremacy over beauty and skill. Their rivalry shatters the peace of Sarawak, causing chaos among the people as mountains tremble and villages flood. Will they ever admit to the destruction they caused?
2. Spirit of Bambarayon – Part 1
   Directed & Written by Axyr William; Performed by Brilliant Primary
   In the beginning, two powerful gods brought forth a daughter, and peace reigned over the land—until disaster struck. As calamity threatened their people, Kinoingan, the father, embarked on a perilous journey in search of answers, leaving behind his wife, Suminondu, and their daughter, Pinozubung. On the sacred peak of a mountain, Suminondu is faced with an agonizing decision—one that will forever alter the fate of their people and the land they cherish.
3. Spirit of Bambarayon – Part 2
   Directed & Written by Axyr William; Performed by Energetic Primary
   With the crops withering and despair creeping in, Suminondu must make a heart-shattering choice. Pinozubung, in a selfless act of love, offers herself as a sacrifice, a decision that shakes the very fabric of the world. Her sacrifice not only saves the land but also ensures the prosperity of future generations. The spirit of Pinozubung, now Bambarayon, lives on, a powerful reminder of the bond between life, sacrifice, and the earth.
4. Princess Saadong
   Devised by Teacher Farah Rani & Students; Performed by Courageous Secondary
   A princess’s loyalty is tested when she is forced to choose between her love for her husband and her kingdom’s survival.
5. Tiger’s Pickled Eyeball
   Directed & Written by Teacher Jeremy Ang; Performed by Dynamic Primary
   Sang Kancil (Mousedeer) and their family are terrified by a hungry tiger on the prowl. But fear not!… With a dash of quick thinking and a very unusual snack suggestion, they cook up a plan to send the tiger packing—and a bear…. too, perhaps? A hilarious tale of wit, survival, and one very questionable “eyeball”?!
6. Bawang Putih and Bawang Merah
   Devised by Teacher Farah Rani & Students; Performed by Fantastic Secondary
   Two sisters, one kind and one cruel, face the consequences of their actions when fate brings justice through magical intervention.

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About The Actors Studio Academy @klpac
Founded by Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican and Joe Hasham OAM, The Actors Studio Academy is a pioneer in arts education in Malaysia. 

The Academy’s very first class in 1992 comprised theatre luminaries and the crème de la crème of the industry today such as Tiara Jacquelina Eu, Patrick Teoh, Leslie Dawson, Ramli Hassan, Jeffery Nicholson and Fawziah Nawi.

Students from as young as three years old have a clear pathway to grow with us, learn from artiste-educators with hands-on experience in the industry and enjoy klpac’s full-fledged professional facilities.

Besides its year-round Speech and Drama programmes, the Academy also customise specialist training programmes for arts groups, schools, drama teachers as well as corporates under its corporate training arm. It also conducts outreach programmes for the underprivileged and underserved. 

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Creative & Production Team

Executive Producer: Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican
Artistic Director: Joe Hasham OAM
Head Director: Christopher Ling
Script Writers & Directors:  Axyr William, Farah Rani, Jeremy Ang
Musical Director: Joe Loy
Choreographers: Sharyl Perera (Saturday class) & Ang Zhen Wei (Sunday class) 

Head of Academy: Kimmy Kiew
Academy Administrator: Harsvini Loganathan 
Teachers:  Axyr William, Farah Rani, Jeremy Ang
Assistant Teachers: Jinnie Lim, Loh Zhi Xian

Assistant Production Manager: Hafiza Husna
Assistant Stage Managers: Jech Wong, Jing Sheng
Lighting Designer and Operator: Boy 
Sound Operator: Mohd Helmi Md Khairi
Technicians: Mohd Helmi Md Khairi, Yogeshwaraan A/L Shandre Sakran & Boy
Stage Crew: Jyne, Vakr

The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre & The Actors Studio Team List 
Executive Producer: Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican 
Artistic Director: Joe Hasham OAM 
Associate Artistic Director: Christopher Ling
Group General Manager: Ian Chow 
General Manager (Marketing Communications): Ang Yue May 
Assistant General Manager (Theatre & Technical Management): Lawrence Selvaraj 
Assistant General Manager (Admin, Finance & Production): Easee Gan
Assistant General Manager (Publicity & Marketing): Maggie Ong
Assistant Technical Manager: Mathanakumar Murthi
Senior Technicians: Mohd Helmi Md Khairi, Mohd Faridzuan Bin Abd Rahim 
Junior Technician: Yogeshwaraan A/L Shandre Sakran
Assistant Manager (Front of House & Theatre): Muhammad Hazim Bin Mansur
Production Stage Manager: Desmond Ngooi
Assistant Production Stage Managers: Chia Jing Sheng, Hafiza Husna, Jech Wong
Orchestra Manager: Soo Choy Wah
Publicist: Wong Kar Yee
Senior Art Director: Joel Wong
Multimedia Content Creator / Videographer: Jeremy Loo
Project Executive: Alice Tan
Assistant Box Office Supervisors: Jennifer John, Vaideggy Vijayasagaran 
Account Manager: Esther Kuan 
Assistant Manager (Accounts & Admin), Personal Assistant to Executive Producer & Group General Manager: Amanda Chan
Personal Assistant to Artistic Director, Executive Producer & Group General Manager: Farah Nadia
Head of Academy: Kimmy Kiew
Academy Administrator: Harsvini Loganathan
Resident Choreographer: Zhafir Muzani
TUTAS Coordinator: Xavier Chen
MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) Instructor: Toh Wei Keith
Assistant Maintenance Manager: Selva Rajoo
Security Manager: Balasubramaniam Ganapathy
Assistant Security Manager: Mahendra Karuppiah
Senior Security Officer: Shandre Sakran Kumaravale
Security Officers: Balasivasubramaniam Arunasalam, Nadarajan Maruthamuthu, Parameshvaran Perumal