Mental Wellness - Gateway Arts

I and You

gatewaymarketing1 — Fri, 20 May 2022 04:00:43 +0000

I and You

Written by Lauren Gunderson

Directed by Samantha Scott-Blackhall

[Show Ended]

Starring Evangel Wong and Zulfiqar Izzudin, I and You tackles pressing issues like youth isolation and mental wellness. In a report by The Straits Times (https://str.sg/vwRc), reclusive behavior among young people is on the rise due to factors like bullying, excessive social media use, and gaming. It could not be more fitting that we staged this production during Mental Health Awareness Month.

The play also included a post-show dialogue facilitated by TOUCH Mental Wellness.

Download the show’s E-Programme Booklet for mental health resources.

Synopsis

Caroline is 17. She suffers from a liver disease and misses school a lot. She likes cats, Elvis, and photography.

Anthony is 17. He is charming, confident, does well academically and is the star basketball player on the school team. He likes jazz and plays the saxophone.

Caroline and Anthony could not be more different. Caroline lives with her single mother who spends most of the day working. Anthony’s father is a university professor who spends a lot of time with his son. Caroline lives in a flat, Anthony lives in a condo. Caroline and Anthony are classmates, but they barely know each other.

One afternoon, Anthony arrives unexpectedly at Caroline’s door with a copy of Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass, a group project for their Literature class. Through their (initially unwilling) analysis of the text, they discover similarities, share dreams, secrets, argue about music and slowly the walls come down, they bond, and their relationship deepens.

Watch

Gallery

Listen Now

Our Partners and Sponsors

Corporate Partner

Digital & Venue Sponsor

Supported By

Community Partner

In Support of

Official Privilege Card

Official Card Partner

License managed by Harmonia Holdings, Ltd. under special arrangement with Playscripts.

The post I and You first appeared on Gateway Arts.

The Monster in the Mirror

gatewaymarketing1 — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 06:56:22 +0000

The Monster in the Mirror

Produced by Gateway Arts

The Monster in the Mirror is a funny yet moving original pop musical that empowers youths and shines a light on mental health and self-love issues amidst the challenges of growing up in today’s world.

[Show ended]

Synopsis

Don’t let them see who you really are.

The wait is over! By popular demand, Gateway Arts is proud to present the Singapore and Asia premiere of The Monster in the Mirror LIVE on stage! Seen by an audience of more than 11,500, the hugely successful 2021 musical film The Monster in the Mirror received rave reviews from audiences and fellow artists alike.

Opening in May 2023 at the Gateway Theatre, this new stage production of The Monster in the Mirror is brought to life by a stellar cast including Sharon Sum, Andrea Alingalan, Estelle Fly, Sharon Mah, Ryan Ang, and Zulfiqar Izzudin. Plus an unforgettable performance by celebrity Noah Yap as the iconic Fairy God Delivery Beng, back with more glamour and more glitter! The Monster in the Mirror is a visual spectacle with toe-tapping tunes, dazzling dance numbers and theatrically magical moments. Expect to experience a rush of emotions, from side-splitting comedy to K-drama romance, to meaningful soul-searching scenes that will see you reaching for tissues.

A funny yet moving original pop musical, The Monster in the Mirror follows the journey of Jane, an average school girl navigating the stressful world of teenage politics and social media drama. She is bullied in school, scolded at home, and tormented by the self-critical voice in her head. That is, until she receives a magic mirror from a flamboyant Fairy God Delivery Beng. She peers into this mirror and finds herself face to face with someone who has been living in her head all her life—a monster. Things quickly unravel as the monster begins to overpower Jane and turn her world upside down. Will the monster take over? Or will she learn to forgive and love herself?

The Monster in the Mirror is a timely tale that empowers youths. The musical shines a light on important issues of mental health and self-love amidst the challenges of growing up in today’s world. It is a coming-of-age story—for the new age.

Make a date with your monster!
12 to 27 May 2023
Gateway Theatre

The Monster in the Mirror is a musical by Bitesize Theatre Productions, written and directed by Terrance Tan, with music by Michelle Ler and lyrics by Cheryl Chitty Tan. This musical was developed under the Gateway Arts Collective-In-Residence Programme 2020-2021.

Watch

Gallery

Listen Now

Our Partners and Sponsors

Corporate Partner

Production Sponsor

Supported By

Digital & Venue Partner

Community Partner

Official Card Partner

Official Privilege Card

The post The Monster in the Mirror first appeared on Gateway Arts.

The Rat Trap

gatewaymarketing1 — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 04:00:23 +0000

The Rat Trap

A production by Gateway Arts

–

Black Box, Gateway Theatre

Synopsis

“Come on Pa. We are two big-sized humans. It is one small animal. We can catch it!”

The Rat Trap centers around a retired, elderly father, Mr. Soh and his daughter, Shih-An, attempting to catch an intrusive rat appearing in the house. Mr. Soh’s alcohol addiction and his daughter’s waning patience begin to get in the way.

Watch

Gallery

Starring

Lim Kay Siu

Yap Yi Kai

Darren Guo

Our Partners and Sponsors

Support By

The post The Rat Trap first appeared on Gateway Arts.