Musical Theatre Newsletter 2009 May 20

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From: Kenneth Lyen
Date: Wed, May 20, 2009 at 7:41 PM
Subject: Musical Theatre Newsletter 20 May 2009
To: Kenneth Lyen


Hi,

The double whammy of global economic recession and swine flu has not left the entertainment industry unscathed. We at Musical Theatre Limited are soldiering on and thank you for your support. We invite
you to the following:

1. DR CHRIS BOESCH INTRODUCES SONGS BY DESMOND MOEY & KENNETH LYEN
National Library at the Esplanade Open Stage: Fri 22 May 2009 7 pm Presentation of songs from musicals by Desmond Moey & Kenneth Lyen. Musicals include Big Bang!, Yum Sing!, Schoolhouse Rockz, and many more, All are welcome.

2. BEAT-BY-BEAT INCUBATION PROGRAM
Sat 23 May 2009 2 pm
Reading of two new full-length musicals as part of the new cycle of incubation.

3. OPEN HOUSE AT THE ARTS HOUSE HALL:
Carnival of Songs Sat 6th June 3-9 pm Come and have a look at The Hall, a new theatre space at the Arts House for small-scale musical events. Be entertained by live performances of Singapore songs.

4. MINI MUSICALS 2010
You are invited to submit a 15-minute musical for 2010. Deadline for submissions: 31 July 2009. Selected musicals will be produced by Musical Theatre Limited in 2010. Please contact Audrey Lee
<audrey.lee@musicaltheatrelimited.org> HP 98339331 for the entry form, rules and regulations.

5. MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP
We are conducting a writing and music composing workshop this coming
June 2009. Please e-mail Audrey Lee (see above) for more details.

6. MY ROMANCE: MATTHEW QUEK'S FIFTH CD ALBUM
Announcing the launch of Matthew Quek's fifth CD, which contains many
musical theatre songs, at Love the World Soul Bistro cafe @ Singapore Flyer (2nd floor) on the 24th May at 6pm. Matthew will be singing some of the songs from the album.

7. YOUTUBE LINKS
Here are some of the YouTube clips that I've been watched recently:

a) Evil Dead: the animation musical
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YO5W79TJdY

b) Monkey King Opera
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5avJgf5Jso

c) Light in the Piazza
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9t5u5L1gLlU

d) Bleach the Musical
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2TKhGBP3lU

e) Tony Awards 2009 (winning announcements on 7 June 2009)
http://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/index.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNFqZGVqOIQ

f) Shrek the Musical
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9P8KOlsgEI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgIit9LXHfQ

8. MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS
Some interesting articles I have come across recently:

a) Remaking Fame the film musical
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7925690.stm

b) Little Dead Riding Hood: the tap dance opera
http://blog.danceruniverse.com/blog/story/2009/5/15/72247/4149

9. QUOTATION
I like this quotation by Anne Bogart, artistic director of the Siti
Company, and has written a book, A Director Prepares. She says in this
book:

"Do not assume that you have to have some prescribed conditions to do
your work. Do not wait. Do not wait for enough time or money to
accomplish what you think you have in mind. Work with what you have
right now.Work with the people around you right now. Work with the
architecture you see around you right now. Do not wait for what you
assume is the appropriate, stress-free environment in which to
generate expression. Do not wait for maturity or insight or wisdom. Do
not wait till you are sure that you know what you are doing. Do not
wait till you have enough technique. What you do now, what you make of
your present circumstances will determine the quality and scope of
your future endeavors."

Nike said the same thing, but more succinctly: "Just Do It!"

Please join us to write, compose, choreograph, sing, act, direct,
design, produce, musicals. Let's Do It!

Musical Theatre Limited depends on sponsors and donors to keep its
activities alive. We welcome any and all donations. We are now an
Institution of Public Character. This means that for any donations to
MTL you will get 2.5 times tax deduction. In other words, when you
donate to MTL, you will get some of your money back from an automatic
tax rebate.

If you would like to make a donation, please contact: AUDREY LEE our
office manager (+65) 98339331 <audrey.lee@musicaltheatrelimited.org>
MUSICAL THEATRE LIMITED
The Arts House
1 Old Parliament Lane
Singapore 179429 [t] (+65)98339331

And if you wish to write a musical, please contact me.

Thanks,

Ken
20 May 2009

ACW - A Christmas Wish - Musical-Revue 2008*Dec*19-20-21

ACW - A Christmas Wish - Musical-Revue 2008*Dec*19/20/21
Fusionopolis Theatre

A Christmas Wish, scripted by Stella Kon, is about Kirrian, a volunteer doctor from Singapore, who goes to disaster-hit Myanmar near Christmas time. While she deals with the sadness of being away from her family at the festive season, Kirrian also discovers the courage and resilience of the villagers recovering from the typhoon. She overcomes obstacles to tell the people back in Singapore about the situation in Myanmar, and her spoilt little daughter Melissa is motivated to join the volunteer effort. They return to Myanmar where Kirrian meets her friend Neil and the tale ends on a note of romance.

This production of Musical Theatre Limited focuses on the songs which will charm and entertain the audience. We have invited ten of our top writers and composers to compose sixteen original songs which form the backbone of the show; many of these songs, though not religious, are themed around the Christmas values of family and kindness.

The story of A Christmas Wish encourages the spirit of voluntarism and charity. Video screened during the show will show actual relief efforts in Myanmar, to which we will donate some of the proceeds of the show, as well as our own Incubation Program.

We hope you will support our production and we send you in advance, the warmest good wishes for Christmas!

Sincerely yours,
Musical Theatre Limited
2008-1108-1911

Divos, Divas and a Pianist {Leslie*TAY & Friends) 2008*Jul*4 8PM YMS

From: Leslie Tay <leslietay78@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Jun 30, 2008 at 12:56 AM
Subject: "Divos, Divas and a Pianist" - You Are Very Good - Jul*4 8pm YMS 20080629-1528

Thank you for coming to watch the preview yesterday. ...

Also, I am including recital information and contact details below if any of your friends are interested:

Performance: Divos, Divas and a Pianist (Vocal Recital)
Venue: Young Musicians' Society, YMS Arts Centre 54 Waterloo Street (near Singapore Art Museum)

Date: Friday 4th July 2008, 8pm-10pm Tickets: $10 General Admission.

Contact: leslietay78@gmail.com or 97739607 for tickets.

On stage that evening are Marianne Tan (Soprano), Phua Ee Kia (Countertenor), Leslie Tay (Tenor), David Charles Tay (Tenor), Lai Quan Hui (Baritone), Daniel Ho (Bass) and Neo Ming Wei (Pianist). Join the 7 of us for a little recital featuring the music of composers like Handel, Mozart, Rossini, Purcell, Mahler, Debussy, Faure, Tosti, Wolf, Bolcom, Bernstein and Ravel.

Thanks! Leslie

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