1. Theatre Design & Singapore Storytelling New Hampshire International Arts Seminar Szu-Feng Chen Szu-Feng.Chen@unh.edu www.szufengchen.ent

3. Theatre Design Process Commitment Read the play Script and Character Analysis Research and Inspiration Communication and Collaboration Design Development Organization Execution

4. Singapore Diverse and Young 1965 declared independence from United Kingdom. Most citizens root from China, Malaysia, and India. Singlish: An unofficial mixed language of English, Malay, and Chinese dialects.

5. Chinese in Singapore Chinese constitutes 80% population. Languages Spoken: English, Singlish, Singadarin, Mandarin, Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese, and Hakka. English becomes primary language to unify the Chinese Singaporeans from different dialects group.

6. Kuo Pao Kun 1939–2002 An iconic dramatist, playwright, director, educator, activist and public intellectual in Singapore. From the 1960s to 1990s during Singapores independence., His works served as social commentaries, distinctly emphasizing on multiculturalism and focusing on mans struggle and search for cultural identity.

7. Kuo Pao Kun 1939–2002 1989 National Culture Medallion 1992 The Culture Award 1993 Asean Cultural Award 2002 The Excellence for Singapore Award

8. Hosted by The Theatre Practice Supported by Singapore National Arts Council 2012 KUO PAO KUN FESTIVAL IN SEARCH OF KUO PAO KUN

9. Lao Jiu: The Musical A Musical adapted from Kuo Pao Kuns original play Lao Jiu Script Adaptation: Liu Xiaoyi | Composer: Eric Ng | Lyricist: Xiaohan Director: Kuo Jian Hong | Associate Director & Choreographer: George Chan

10. Focus : 80s life sketch with contemporary silhouette Set and Costume Design

11. Set Design Inspiration

12. 80s Daily Life in Singapore Set Design Research

13. THE EXAM SCENE

14. Costume Design Inspiration

15. COSTUME DESIGN RENDERINGS

16. COSTUME DESIGN EXECUTION