Love A La Zen (1999)

By adelyn-1800, 8 February, 2022
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Jacob Yu
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Doreen Tan Soek Chin
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Elisha Low
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Two young couples quarrel. The boys walk out in anger, and on impulse, they join a religious retreat to listen to the teachings of Buddha. Through this, they are truly enlightened, the world to them now is a state of 'nothingness', and they attempt to abstain from any emotion. The girls want to make up, but are rejected. Determined to pursue, they join in the congregation to investigate. To their surprise, they find out that the 'master' at the congregation is a young man. His teachings are so enlightening and soothing that one of the girls immediately takes interest in him, and seeks to capture his attention. The young master finds himself entangled in the lives of the two couples. Things begin to get out of hand as conflicts and contradictions arise, creating numerous hilarious moments at the same time.

To his surprise, the master finds out that he is not quite a saint after all, as he realises he is attracted to the girl. On the brink of breaking his vows, how would he react? How would he continue to inspire others? The story promises an interesting ending.

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Playwright: Raymond To (Hong Kong)
Script Translator: Fok Yit Wai
Director: Wong May Lan

Music Designer: Phoon Yew Tian
Stage Designer: Jacob Yu (Hong Kong)
Lighting Designer: Dorothy Png
Costume Designer: Sze Ban Wah 

Producer: Tan Beng Luan
Production Asst: Guo Xiong
Asst to Director: Seah May Ping Kimberly 

Stage Manager: Doreen Tan Soek Chin
Asst S Managers: Chua Lian Choon Richard, Chong Wai Yee 

Set Construction: CONDEC Interior Construction
Lighting Operator: Chew Keng Kiat
Sound Operator: Elisha Low 
Wardrobe: Yeo Chai Hoon, Tan Mui Leng
Makeup: COSMOPROF International Pte Ltd, Lim Poey Huang, Yap Pei Ching 
Stage Crew: Koh Wan Ching, Low Xiao Ting, Lee Chee Gay, Yap Jia Yang 

Publicity: Guo Xiong
Graphic Design: Ong Guat Teng
Programme Editor: Sim Kok Eng
Ticketing Officer: Ang Xiu Hong
Ticketing Asst: Hor Kar Hui
Front of House: Guo Xiong, Ang Xiu Hong, Le Jie, Hor Kar Hui

Photographer: Henrick Lau
Videographer: Pang Kok Thoy

(Source: The Theatre Practice Programme)

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The programme features a drawing of a hand with the thumb, middle and ring finger touching, and a blue butterfly hovering close to the thumb. To the left of the drawing are the words '爱情' and to the right, '观自在 love a la zen' in dark blue font.
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