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Books Read In September 2022
Month: September 2022
The LKY Musical
I watched The LKY Musical again today. (I watched it in August 2015). I’m still in awe.
I enjoyed today’s performance even more! This time I was seated closer to the stage and could see everything really clearly. (Even the ear pieces, somewhat like my hearing aids, and the mini microphones the performers wore on their foreheads. The people behind the scenes did a really clever job of covering up Adrian Pang ‘s tattoos, and it was not with make-up or foundation.)
At first, I was taken aback that I had chosen the wrong seat (too near the stage; and knowing that the stage set is three-storeys high it meant I had to crane my neck). However, I soon realised that it also meant I could read the performers’ facial expressions better and see every subtle movement clearer. I was very moved when Adrian Pang delivered an extremely touching scene during which there were tears swimming in his eyes and his nose turned red!
Kit Chan was indeed marvellous! She really got all the mannerisms and expressions right. I especially liked her delivery of “Don’t be so naive!” In fact, I loved every line she spoke. Every second she was on stage was a second of delight. (Of course her vocal prowess is beyond compare!) I wonder who would be bold enough to even entertain the thought of taking on this role in any future production.
Sebastian Tan is better than I remembered in the same role seven years ago! Maybe it was partly because I could see him at close range. Other actors also had the mannerisms of the characters down pat. Especially impressive were the actors in the roles of Dr Goh Keng Swee and Dr Toh Chin Chye.
How physically taxing and emotionally draining it must have been for all the performers! They not only sang and acted, but also had to run up and down three storeys, not to mention the quick costume changes between scenes. Imagine doing that for more than two hours straight, with only a fifteen-minute break in between. And repeating the entire routine a couple of hours later on three days a week (Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday). (There is only the evening show on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.) And doing it for almost an entire month!
Goldenager 