Off The Press: Musical bridges (The Star | 24th Jun)

Friday June 24, 2011 | By NATALIE HENG Through a chance meeting, KLPac’s orchestra earned favour with the Omani Embassy here in Malaysia … and some good fortune, too. TINY 10-year-old Joyce Lee is the perfect embodiment of the kind of breathtaking potential that community orchestras, buoyed by the generosity of society, can help nurture and support....

Off The Press: Oman fetes KLPac musicians, artistes (NST | 19th Jun)

Oman fetes KLPac musicians, artistes 2011/06/19 | By Natasha Ilyas KUALA LUMPUR:In conjunction with the 40th National Day of the Sultanate of Oman last year, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre Orchestra (KLPac) was invited to perform the national anthems of Oman and Malaysia. The KLPac community orchestra has always been about bringing people from...

ACTING FOR BEGINNERS by Joe Hasham (Sep 11th – Nov 20th)

This class has been cancelled. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. Keep a look out for next year’s session. Cheerio

THEATRE FOR SENIORS with Mano Maniam (Aug 16th – Sep 14th) (FREE TRIAL CLASS: AUG 9th)

( IDEAL FOR SENIORS, RETIREES, HOUSEWIVES, PEOPLE-IN-BETWEEN JOBS, DEPENDENTS OF EXPATRIATE STAFF, ACTOR/WRITER WANNABE’S ) Day: Tuesdays and Wednesdays Date: August 16,17,23,24 September 6,7 13,14 Time: 9.30am to 1.30pm Course Fee: RM200 Registration: RM50 (Free trial class : August 9th , please contact us to book a spot) The eight-session programme...

WRITERS MONTH: Screenwriting: The Art of Character Driven Storytelling with Charmalee Sivapragasam (Aug 7th – Oct 30th)

Dates: Aug 7,14,21,28 Sep 11,18,25 Oct 2,9,16,23, 30 Time: 12pm – 4pm Course Fee : RM550 (Early bird fee (register before July 20th: RM500) Registration Fee: RM50 Screenwriters have been creating characters, worlds, and stories that seize the imagination and move the soul for over a hundred years. Good characters take on a life of their own in the minds of...

WRITERS MONTH : Making a Scene with Thor Kah Hoong (Aug 6th – Oct 29th)

Dates: Aug 6,13,20,27 Sep 10,17,24 Oct 1,08,15,22, 29 Time: 2pm – 3.30pm Course Fee : RM500 Registration Fee: RM50 Learn to write the blueprint a stage production. Extract your life experiences, the little profound moments in life that makes a good story. Don’t groan and think, “I can’t write that much talking!” remember that dialogue...

Nitya Sumangali – The Eternal Wife (22 – 26 June)

Nitya Sumangali The Eternal Wife A devidasi falls victim to a cruel fate as an eternal wife of God, following tradition – even in death. A few centuries ago in some parts of India, a practice developed under which a few women were made wives of god and named Devadasis. The marriage usually occurred before  the girls reached puberty. These wives of God...

“你在城里吗？ARE YOU IN TOWN? ” Paulwah Time Concert (22nd – 23rd June)

Musictoxin Productions presents “你在城里吗？ARE YOU IN TOWN? ” Paul Wah Time Concert Perseverance is a beautiful force. For 17 years, she walks in loneliness on the journey of music where she encounters rapids and counter-current along the way. Nonetheless, in grace she perseveres and sings the songs of her style. She is 周博华Chew Paul Wah, a...

Back by popular demand: Fantastikal Strings (24th – 25 June)

[SHOW DETAILS] Date & Time: 24 – 25 June 2011 @ 8pm Venue: The Actors Studio @ Lot 10 Ticket Price: Entrance by donation of RM10 [SYNOPSIS] The idea for the formation of KLPACSE began when klpac decided to nurture more musicians from a very young age. Thus, the String Ensemble was formed to facilitate their education and training for the purpose of...

Shakespeare Demystified: Julius Caesar (29th Jun – 3rd July)

Shakespeare Demystified: Julius Caesar Synopsis William Shakespeare was one of the best English writers ever. Seriously: Ever. The Shakespeare Demystified project aims to share the joy and genius of the Bard’s masterful storytelling and curious understanding of humanity. The play – Julius Caesar - is a searing tale of power and ambition; and of...

Off The Press: Have something to say? (NST | 11th Jun)

2011/06/11 WE each have our private hobby-howrses when it comes to what we think children ought to learn, and yet I wonder if we aren’t entirely confused about the ends we want and the means available to us: our common complaint is that young graduates can’t express themselves adequately, we fall over constantly trying to fix it, and we don’t realise...

Interview Call for STAGE MANAGER(s); Steve Yockey’s Cartoon

INTERVIEW CALL for STAGE MANAGER(s); Steve Yockey’s CARTOON, Pentas 2, klpac Immerse yourself hands-on with every aspect of a full-length theatre production, from managing the entire rehearsal period, (man)handling the production and creative teams, to running the show itself – there’s no better way to expose yourself to theatre than the...

SWITCH ON (Electronic Series) (3rd June)

Switch ON is a monthly electronic sound & arts series since March 2009. The event compiles live concert, DVD screening, artist sharing and so much more. It has become one of the most important event series on experimental music & arts in Malaysia. This monthly electronic series is another no budget project by Herbal International, with the venue &...

WORLD’S BEST MOVIES (4th, 11th & 18th June)

Film buffs will be pleased that The Actors Studio will be revisiting some classic films from across the globe and sharing them with you. Do not miss this new series of World’s Best Movies which will be showcasing three Japanese films including two from the 90’s and one from the 80’s! The screening of films including Kids Return (1996), Kikujiro (1996),...

The Platform 2011 (4th July)

An open-mic night for theatre, which gives everyone a chance to show the Malaysian performing arts scene your talent be it in writing, acting or directing. The Platform aims to showcase new talent and original material (drama/ theatre /physical theatre genre only) that has never been staged before. The Platform also hopes to inspire a love for the performing...

Unmasked.Ed Exhibition (7th – 19th June)

An Art Exhibition presented by Syahidah Osman Cawley Unmasked.Ed Exhibition Date & Time: 7 - 19 Jun (10am – 10pm) Venue: Pentas 2 foyer, klpac Ticket: Free Admission Synopsis Statement from the artist : “The line is the foundation of my style of Art. I believe that focusing on the lines, will give a truer, clearer understanding of the work,...

Hands Percussion Gamelan Concert (9th – 12th June)

Hand Percussions Presents RI YUE CHU YIN Living in a country with such diverse traditional roots has inspired HANDS PERCUSSION on this exciting journey to celebrate the unity of Armour and Skin. As simple as it sounds,mastering percussive art-forms is a challenging conviction. Ri Yue Chu Yin is put together by a passion for difference, with a blend of sound...

Pulau Janji Album Launch (11th June)

Show/Event Title: Pulau Janji Album Launch Venue: Pentas 2, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre Dates/Times: 11th June 2011 @ 8:30pm Tickets: RM 63 (inclusive of RM3 ticket handling fee) RM 48 (inclusive of RM3 ticket handling fee) Blogger (http://wastedrockers.wordpress.com) Hunny Madu adalah seorang artis kelahiran Malaysia pada tanggal 1 April 1984. Dia...

Rock, Scissors and Shadow Boxer (15th / 16th June)

Rock Paper Shadow Boxer Presented/Organised by klpac / Libero Production / TNT Is a dance contemporary piece about a game that cannot be won. I must do something. I want to do something. There’s a feeling of tension in the air, a very specific one. What am I going to do? It must be good straightaway. So they think: ‘Yes, that’s it’. Does it actually...

Envy Concert (17th June)

Soundscape Records is proud to present a one-night performance by Japanese band Envy. Since their formation in 1992, Envy has become a dominant band in the independent hardcore and screamo scene in Japan. Their music has evolved over the years to incorporate hardcore, screamo, and most recently, the epic tendencies of post-rock. Date: 17th June 2011...