CURRENT PROJECTS
Currently i am ... Looking for 30 homes for OPEN HOMES 2017, a commission by the Singapore International Festival of Arts. If you know of any homeowners who are willing to co-create a 30 min performance in their homes, let me know! They will need to commit to six rehearsals and four shows on Sat 2, Sun 3, Sat 9, Sun 10, Sat 16 and Sun 17 September 2017. We will match homeowners with a theatre mentor. We are looking for home stories that intrigue or inspire. Email me at [email protected] |
THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
CROSSROADS. YOU. TERRORIST! A commission by Association fo Muslim Professionals Wrtieen and directed by Jeffrey Tan In a post performance news article on the Berita Harian... “Usually we get information about terrorism from the news, or through ISIS-released videos, which only show one side. “But by putting it on stage, the thoughts of each character are explicitly presented, allowing the audience to better understand. They are able to see and fathom the circumstances that causes the character to act in a particular manner. “Viewers then have a better grasp of the thought processes of that character when they follow the character’s journey. Fahami Cabaran Pengganasan Menerusi Teater Understanding The Threat of Terrorism Through Theatre 20 October 2016, Berita Harian ---------------------------------------------- Shrimps in Space capitalises on the script’s ability to bring audiences to tears from both laughter and tragedy, which Qian Chou manages to do, apart from switching between characters fluidly with a change in voice and body posture. Desmond Sim’s script may be old, but it certainly isn’t outdated, still trumpeting strongly its universal and timeless messages of friendship and growing up that will be familiar to just about any male in the audience. With a blast of nostalgic songs to set the time frame and believable dialogue, coupled with just enough drama and humour, Shrimps will leave you smiling as you look back on the good old days and look forward to even better ones still to come. Congratulations to Generasia on a successful play! bakchormeeboy Arts.Food.Lifestyle https://bakchormeeboy.com/2016/11/11/review-shrimps-in-space-by-generasia-101116/ Review: Shrimps in Space by GenerAsia [10/11/16] |
DRAMA WORKSHOPS AND APPLIED THEATRE CONSULTANCIES
Jeffrey holds a BA (Drama) from the Queensland University of Technology and a MA (Drama and Theatre Education) from the University of Warwick.
He has conceptualised and taught the 'Drama Camps' at Raffles Institution (1993, 1994), Crecent Girls School (2002, 2003), 'Acting, directing and scripting camp' Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus, Katong Convent (2002), 'Basic Acting Drama Workshop' at Anglo Chinese Primary School, Rulang Primary School, Singapore Polytechnic, Nanyang Polytecnic, 6 months Actor Training at Boy Homes (1999).
'Playwriting Workshop' at Anglo Chiense School (2002), Chinese High School (2002), Nanyang Junior College (2003), Teck Whye Secondary School (2003), Temasek Secondary (2003), Meridian Junior College (2004) and 'Production Workshop' at Beaty Secondary School (2005), Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus (2006), Singapore Management University (2006).
Jeffrey also taught drama and theatre as part of the curriculum- 'Process Drama' (2000), 'Drama as A Teaching Tool' (2000), 'Drama in Education' (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004), 'Speech Performance Skills' (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004) 'Theatre in Education' (2001), 'Introduction to Performance and Theatre Skills' (2009), 'Theatre for Young People' (2009) for the National Insitute of Education in both the English and Visual and Performing Arts Department at the Nanyang Technological University. He also taught 'Arts and Society' (2001, 2002, 2003) at Temasek Polytechnic, 'History of Theatre' (2000, 2001), 'Playwriting' (2000), 'Acting' (2000, 2001), 'Theatre In Education' (2000, 2001), 'Performance' (2000, 2001) and 'Drama for Community Cultural Development (2000), 'History and Contextual Studies' (level 1, level 3) (2012, 2013) at Lasalle College of the Arts.
He was invited to teach in 'Drama for Asian Students' (1994) Brisbane, Australia; 'Touring an Educational Performance' Luang Phabang (2004), Laos; 'Stage Lighting', 'Stage Technology' and 'Children's Theatre' (2007) University of Warwick, United Kingdom, Britain and 'Playwriting' and Theatre in Education' at Tainan University (2012), Taipei.
Jeffrey has conceptualized the following Applied theatre corporate training - 'Leadership Through Festivals' (2016); Nanyang Polytechnic, 'Intergenerational Creative Writing' (2014) for Agelessness Conference, 'Team Bonding Through Theatre - The Sweetest Fig' (2011); South East Community Development Council, 'The Sweetest Fig' (2008) & 'The Selfish Giant' (2008), 'From Pictures to Stories', 'Journaling and Experiential Learning Workshop', and 'Beyond Grief Workshop', (2007); National Cancer Centre, 'Teamwork Corporate Training' (2005); DHL Asia, 'Philips Design Corporate Training' (2005); Philips Design, 'Families as Volunteers Camp' (2004) for the National Volunteers and Philanthropy Centre, 'Aspiration Pathfinder; NLB Corporate Training' (2004), 'Aspiration Pathfinder- Redhill' (2003), 'Creating Stories', 'Seal Wife' (2003), 'RedHill' (2003), 'Process Drama Creation Workshop' (2002); National Library Board, CNB Drama Retreat (2004) for the Central Nacotics Bureau and 3 day Internet Safety Camp for PAGI (2002).
He also presented his theatre and drama workshops at the Singapore Drama Educators Association (SDEA) Theatre Conference (2013), World's First Teaching Artist Conference in Oslo, Norway (2012), Baby Drama Festa in Korea (2010), Conference on Children's Theatre Arts in Hong Kong (2010) and Mid America Theatre Conference (2001)
Jeffrey has attended several conferences at:
a) International Drama/Theatre Educators Association (IDEA) International Conference- 8th World Conference in Paris (2013), 6th World Conference in Hong Kong, China (2007), 5th World Conference in Ottawa, Canada (2004), 4th World Conference in Bergen, Norway (2001) and 2nd World Conference in Brisbane, Australia (1995).
b) International Drama in Education Research Insitute IDIERI - Sydney, Australia (2009), Jamaica (2006), Northampton (2003)
c) National Drama conference - London (2013), Edinburgh (2002).
d) Drama Australia conferences - Brisbane (2003), 'Collaborative Playwriting' at Melbourne (2001)
e) Athens International Conferences - 5th Conference (2006) and 'Empowerment Through Devising Plays' 3rd Conference (2003)
f) Northhampton Applied Arts and Health Conference, UK - (2009 and 2007)
Jeffrey holds a BA (Drama) from the Queensland University of Technology and a MA (Drama and Theatre Education) from the University of Warwick.
He has conceptualised and taught the 'Drama Camps' at Raffles Institution (1993, 1994), Crecent Girls School (2002, 2003), 'Acting, directing and scripting camp' Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus, Katong Convent (2002), 'Basic Acting Drama Workshop' at Anglo Chinese Primary School, Rulang Primary School, Singapore Polytechnic, Nanyang Polytecnic, 6 months Actor Training at Boy Homes (1999).
'Playwriting Workshop' at Anglo Chiense School (2002), Chinese High School (2002), Nanyang Junior College (2003), Teck Whye Secondary School (2003), Temasek Secondary (2003), Meridian Junior College (2004) and 'Production Workshop' at Beaty Secondary School (2005), Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus (2006), Singapore Management University (2006).
Jeffrey also taught drama and theatre as part of the curriculum- 'Process Drama' (2000), 'Drama as A Teaching Tool' (2000), 'Drama in Education' (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004), 'Speech Performance Skills' (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004) 'Theatre in Education' (2001), 'Introduction to Performance and Theatre Skills' (2009), 'Theatre for Young People' (2009) for the National Insitute of Education in both the English and Visual and Performing Arts Department at the Nanyang Technological University. He also taught 'Arts and Society' (2001, 2002, 2003) at Temasek Polytechnic, 'History of Theatre' (2000, 2001), 'Playwriting' (2000), 'Acting' (2000, 2001), 'Theatre In Education' (2000, 2001), 'Performance' (2000, 2001) and 'Drama for Community Cultural Development (2000), 'History and Contextual Studies' (level 1, level 3) (2012, 2013) at Lasalle College of the Arts.
He was invited to teach in 'Drama for Asian Students' (1994) Brisbane, Australia; 'Touring an Educational Performance' Luang Phabang (2004), Laos; 'Stage Lighting', 'Stage Technology' and 'Children's Theatre' (2007) University of Warwick, United Kingdom, Britain and 'Playwriting' and Theatre in Education' at Tainan University (2012), Taipei.
Jeffrey has conceptualized the following Applied theatre corporate training - 'Leadership Through Festivals' (2016); Nanyang Polytechnic, 'Intergenerational Creative Writing' (2014) for Agelessness Conference, 'Team Bonding Through Theatre - The Sweetest Fig' (2011); South East Community Development Council, 'The Sweetest Fig' (2008) & 'The Selfish Giant' (2008), 'From Pictures to Stories', 'Journaling and Experiential Learning Workshop', and 'Beyond Grief Workshop', (2007); National Cancer Centre, 'Teamwork Corporate Training' (2005); DHL Asia, 'Philips Design Corporate Training' (2005); Philips Design, 'Families as Volunteers Camp' (2004) for the National Volunteers and Philanthropy Centre, 'Aspiration Pathfinder; NLB Corporate Training' (2004), 'Aspiration Pathfinder- Redhill' (2003), 'Creating Stories', 'Seal Wife' (2003), 'RedHill' (2003), 'Process Drama Creation Workshop' (2002); National Library Board, CNB Drama Retreat (2004) for the Central Nacotics Bureau and 3 day Internet Safety Camp for PAGI (2002).
He also presented his theatre and drama workshops at the Singapore Drama Educators Association (SDEA) Theatre Conference (2013), World's First Teaching Artist Conference in Oslo, Norway (2012), Baby Drama Festa in Korea (2010), Conference on Children's Theatre Arts in Hong Kong (2010) and Mid America Theatre Conference (2001)
Jeffrey has attended several conferences at:
a) International Drama/Theatre Educators Association (IDEA) International Conference- 8th World Conference in Paris (2013), 6th World Conference in Hong Kong, China (2007), 5th World Conference in Ottawa, Canada (2004), 4th World Conference in Bergen, Norway (2001) and 2nd World Conference in Brisbane, Australia (1995).
b) International Drama in Education Research Insitute IDIERI - Sydney, Australia (2009), Jamaica (2006), Northampton (2003)
c) National Drama conference - London (2013), Edinburgh (2002).
d) Drama Australia conferences - Brisbane (2003), 'Collaborative Playwriting' at Melbourne (2001)
e) Athens International Conferences - 5th Conference (2006) and 'Empowerment Through Devising Plays' 3rd Conference (2003)
f) Northhampton Applied Arts and Health Conference, UK - (2009 and 2007)
COMMUNITY ARTS
Jeffrey started getting involved in the arts community as an audience and workshop participant. A regular face at the now defunct Young People's Theatre Festival and Singapore Arts Festival, he progressed from being on the Singapore Arts Festival Advisory Committee to becoming a staff member.
For five years from 2007, Jeffrey oversaw the Outreach programmes of the annual Singapore Arts Festival. Between 2010 to 2012, he created Commune - the participation arm of the Singapore Arts Festival reaching new audiences, arts lovers, arts makers and arts volunteers.
In Nov 2012, Jeffrey joined the People's Association's Community Arts and Culture Division (CACD). His main job is to conceptualize, produce and coordinated the annual PAssionArts Festival. The Community Arts Festival moved beyond showcase by and for residents to include a new component to 'co-create with artists and residents'. The PAssionArts Festival 2014 will feature WOW - Works of Wonder, large scale visual arts installations at 40 Festival Villages between 24 May to 29 June 2014. The PAssionArts Villages will give residents a chance to WATCH performances or view exhibitions, DRAW pictures or portaits of families, SING familiar songs, DANCE a celebration and SHARE the joys of arts making.
Jeffrey also oversaw the community arts development of North East District - Ajunied cluster, Pasir--Ris -Punggol and Tampines. Some of the monthly activities include Hotspots/Community Music Time, Community Art Gallery, Grounds Up Initiatives and Interest Groups. Jeffrey also coordinated the PAssionArts Theatre Network supporting community centre based theatre interest groups.
In 2015, Jeffrey produced OPEN HOMES - a collaboration with the Singapore International Festival of Arts. 25 home owners created 30 min theatre performances with nine theatre mentors, in their living rooms.
Jeffrey started getting involved in the arts community as an audience and workshop participant. A regular face at the now defunct Young People's Theatre Festival and Singapore Arts Festival, he progressed from being on the Singapore Arts Festival Advisory Committee to becoming a staff member.
For five years from 2007, Jeffrey oversaw the Outreach programmes of the annual Singapore Arts Festival. Between 2010 to 2012, he created Commune - the participation arm of the Singapore Arts Festival reaching new audiences, arts lovers, arts makers and arts volunteers.
In Nov 2012, Jeffrey joined the People's Association's Community Arts and Culture Division (CACD). His main job is to conceptualize, produce and coordinated the annual PAssionArts Festival. The Community Arts Festival moved beyond showcase by and for residents to include a new component to 'co-create with artists and residents'. The PAssionArts Festival 2014 will feature WOW - Works of Wonder, large scale visual arts installations at 40 Festival Villages between 24 May to 29 June 2014. The PAssionArts Villages will give residents a chance to WATCH performances or view exhibitions, DRAW pictures or portaits of families, SING familiar songs, DANCE a celebration and SHARE the joys of arts making.
Jeffrey also oversaw the community arts development of North East District - Ajunied cluster, Pasir--Ris -Punggol and Tampines. Some of the monthly activities include Hotspots/Community Music Time, Community Art Gallery, Grounds Up Initiatives and Interest Groups. Jeffrey also coordinated the PAssionArts Theatre Network supporting community centre based theatre interest groups.
In 2015, Jeffrey produced OPEN HOMES - a collaboration with the Singapore International Festival of Arts. 25 home owners created 30 min theatre performances with nine theatre mentors, in their living rooms.
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