Akan Datang : “Company” by Dream World Productions
‘There is no more lovely, friendly, and charming relationship, communion, or company than a good marriage.’
This production that I am previewing today is Stephen
Sondheim’s ‘Company’. The tag line of ‘Company’ is a “Musical Comedy about
Being S!ngle.” ‘Company’ is a multiple
Tony awards winner and has won a Grammy for Best Score in 1970.
From what I understand, ‘Company’ revolves around Robert at
his surprise 35th birthday party. At that party are 5 married
couples … all trying to convince him to get married to one of his 3 girlfriends.
<Maybe members from the Social
Development Network (SDN … formerly known as SDU) can watch this to learn new
ideas as to how to boost marriages in Singapore.> Just from the above
premise you can imagine how this play is going to turn out and the potential it
brings. As it is a musical I assume that all the “convincing” will be done in
song and dance routines. This is one play which I can already imagine in my
mind and cannot wait to see it in real life.
The cast for the local adaptation of “Company” feature a mix
of the local stalwarts of the Singapore Arts such as Tan Kheng Hua, Karen Tan,
Brendon Fernandez, Petrina Kow and Candice de Rozario with the really talented
young up-coming stars of Rebecca Spykerman, Hui Xuan, Mina Kaye and Glory Ngim.
However, the lead role will be played by someone who is relatively unknown (at
least in Singapore) .. Peter Ong. He is from across the causeway and has
already taken the Malaysian Arts scene by storm with his almost 10 year
experience singing and acting in many, many musicals and operas. This is not
his first time showcasing his fine skills in Singapore but it will be the first
time I am seeing him perform live after hearing of his many accolades. The last
I saw a star from Malaysia perform here was recently at La Cage Aux Folles featuring
Tony Eusoff who was superb and whose singing brought tears to my eyes.
‘Company’ is going to be directed by Singapore Arts Scene’s
own Energizer bunny .. Hossan Leong. Fresh from his Hossan Leong Show .. and
straight into directing ‘Company’ … can someone make him take a break !!!
Before that he was also in La Cage. If the directing going to be anything like
himself, get ready for a whole load of laughter… tongue-in-cheek jokes … and
generally a hi-octane ride.
Anywayz … preview night of ‘Company’ is on the 1/11/2012 and
it will run until the 11/11/2012. In total there are going to be only 14 shows.
As usual, there will be two shows on each Saturday and Sunday and an evening
show from Tuesday to Friday. Monday is rest day. There has been quite a bit of
a buzz with some really unique publicity events … 3 pretty ladies .. only in
towel-esque clothes .. walking around .. taking the bus .. interviewing random
people … singing in the MRT .. (damn it .. wish I was there…) .. so visit their
FaceBook page to see the photos .. and tickets and other details are available
here …..
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