Emerging Artists Residency

Listen to the voices of a new generation of performing artists. The Emerging Artists Residency is a 3-month mentorship and development program designed to nurture fresh graduates and aspiring artists in theatre, dance, musical theatre and music. 

Through structured mentorship and cross-disciplinary networking, participants will collaborate, refine their craft, and build essential industry connections. With a focus on supporting new talent and fostering creative exploration, the Emerging Artists Residency  provides hands-on experience leading to the first production credit under The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat and klpac Connect, with the support of klpac and Yayasan Sime Darby.

Age limit: Parental guidance is advised for under the age of 13.

Reminder: Please note that the seating arrangement for the show will be a mix of floor seating and chair seating. If you have any requests in regards to the seating arrangements please do not hesitate to inform our ushers.

Advisory: 
Moonu Kaaka, Oru Vadai contains adult language. 

Izabel contains sexual content and depiction of physical violence. 

Ticket Price:

Tickets	Regular	2 Programmes	4 Programmes
Cat 1: Standard	RM 40	RM 70	RM 120
Cat 2: Concession (PWDs)*	RM 30	RM 50	RM 80

*Concession Booking (PWDs) – Please WhatsApp us at +6018 227 7212 with the necessary details (name, PWDs ID, phone and email for verification).

**Group booking (> 15 tickets):  Please fill in the details here, our box office staff will reach out to you soon.

Programmes

Programme	Showtimes	Venue / Gathering Point
Programme A: Backstage Express	14, 15, 16, 21, 22 & 23 March 2025 @ 9:00pm Post-show Talks: 14 & 21 March 2025 @ 9:00pm	Level 3 Lobby, klpac
Programme B: Izabel	10, 11 & 12 March 2025 @ 9:30pm Post-show Talk: 11 March 2025 @ 9:30pm	indicine, klpac
Programme C: Moonu Kaaka, Oru Vadai	15 & 16 March 2025 @ 3:00pm & 9:30pm Post-show Talk: 15 March 2025 @ 3:00pm	indicine, klpac
Programme D: (i) Attached (ii) Aya	22 March 2025 @ 3:00pm 22 & 23 March 2025 @ 9:30pm Post-show Talk: 22 March 2025 @ 3:00 pm	indicine, klpac

 *Accessible seating is available for programmes held in Indicine. However, please note that Programme A: Backstage Express is not wheelchair accessible, as there is no lift access to Level 3.

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About klpac Connect
klpac Connect is an access and development initiative supported by Yayasan Sime Darby aimed at improving access to the arts through various amenities and programmes for families with young children, students / schools, persons with disabilities, talents and the general public. Find out more at bit.ly/klpacconnect.

Sponsored Student Tickets (part of klpac Connect)
Under klpac Connect, schools may register their interest to obtain sponsored student tickets for selected shows free of charge. Due to limited availability, tickets are not guaranteed - first-timers from public schools and those from rural / out-of-state locations prioritised. This show is part of the klpac Connect programme. Register your interest here bit.ly/klpac-connect-registration.  

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Buy Tickets 
Online Purchase: https://www.cloudjoi.com/
No phone sales and over the counter sales. E-tickets only.

Enquiry / Group Booking
WhatsApp +6018 227 7212

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About TAS Seni Teater Rakyat
Since its inception in 1989, The Actors Studio has been presenting groundbreaking theatre in Malaysia. In 2006, it created The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat arm to bridge the gap between the arts and the people in line with the National Arts and Culture Department’s efforts to ‘merakyatkan seni’.

The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat’s inaugural project was Alfian Sa’at’s “Anak Bulan di Kampong Wa’ Hassan” which toured to five villages in Peninsular Malaysia. Since then, it has re- staged many classics such as “Philadelphia, Here I Come!”, “Uda dan Dara” and “Rashomon”. It has also revived interest in traditional art forms through productions like “A Night of Cantonese Opera” and “Mak Yong Titis Sakti”.

The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat has also been a key driver behind the development of new content. It has premiered works such as “The Taste of Water”, “Kandang” (based on George Orwell’s Animal Farm), a BM version of Harold Pinter’s “Betrayal” and “Dato’ Seri” (based on Macbeth). In addition to on-going series like “Don’t Let...” and “Dancebox” to promote new content, it also initiated The New Play Project for emerging playwrights.

In 2016, it mounted a year-long Shakespeare 400 season. Two productions “Shakespeare Goes Bollywood” and “Richard III” was named the “Best of 2016” by the BOH Cameronian Arts Awards. Richard III won 6 other awards. The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat continues to bring quality and accessible theatre with a strongly Malaysian voice. The Actors Studio just celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2019.

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Creative & Production Team

Executive Producer: Dato’ Dr. Faridah Merican
Artistic Director: Joe Hasham OAM
Curator: Christopher Ling

EAResidents: Amirah Redza, D.Veen.s, Hazzy Alzeeq, Naveen Raja, Nik Waheeda
Cast: Aveena Devi, Deena Dakshini, Dhinesha Karthigesu, Emalina Zulaikha, Haikal Hamdan, Hakim Atma, Liishvaar, Livaanya Muhammad Ibrahim, Merah Malam, Nick Augustin, Bobby Bobbanathan, Qiu Qatina, Ranessa Theyakaraja, Ruthes Varma, Sivarajah, Suba Magas
Dancers: Fara Ling, Jaime Teoh, Qian Hui Tan

Assistant Production Stage Manager: Jech Wong
Stage Manager: Desmond Ngooi
Stage Crew: Adamme Rizq, Ee Chong, Harith Syed, Jeremy Yap

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 (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
Theatre Manager: Muhammad Hazim Bin Mansur
Production Stage Manager: Desmond Ngooi
Assistant Production Stage Managers: Hafiza Husna, Jech Wong
Orchestra Manager: Soo Choy Wah
Senior Art Director: Joel Wong
Publicist: Wong Kar Yee
Assistant Box Office Supervisors: Jennifer John, Vaideggy Vijayasagaran
Project Executive / Front of House Supervisor: Alice Tan
Accounts Manager: Esther Kuan
Assistant Manager (Accounts & Admin): Amanda Chan
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
Personal Assistant to Artistic Director: Farah Nadia
Personal Assistants to Executive Producer & Group General Manager: Farah Nadia & Amanda Chan
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