tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19480342.post114106593042507961..comments2023-11-02T19:57:59.725+08:00Comments on The Diva Series: no sleep over itEdwin Sumunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17972885363667977386noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19480342.post-1142913431685719302006-03-21T11:57:00.000+08:002006-03-21T11:57:00.000+08:00edwin...somehow it's the opposite here in Melbourn...edwin...somehow it's the opposite here in Melbourne..well,the Monash Uni theatre scene at least...Almost everything that the students put up has got something to do with the war in Iraq,John Howard and refugees...Yes,these issues are important and need attention...but some laughter would be good right? Read my latest blog...I'm working on this new piece...it's comedy..just plain comedy..investigating the workings of comedy..doing it for myself not for the audience...I want to understand more about comedy and it's functionshamainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13361370722004708955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19480342.post-1141307044889810572006-03-02T21:44:00.000+08:002006-03-02T21:44:00.000+08:00hi edwin.. juliana here!! was blog hopping and fou...hi edwin.. juliana here!! was blog hopping and found u.. :) hope to see gorgeous you soon!!julianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17928168631942519975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19480342.post-1141238801142545432006-03-02T02:46:00.000+08:002006-03-02T02:46:00.000+08:00okay joonji, candice and me have decided to minimi...okay joonji, candice and me have decided to minimize our packing... to about 25 kgs! It's gonna be tough but let's see if they select us to be part of the competing teams. I want to do this so much that I'll drop all my projects. <BR/><BR/>WMW: If you want to know who my partner is, go to my links and click on Raffles Waffles.Edwin Sumunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17972885363667977386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19480342.post-1141229806305964792006-03-02T00:16:00.000+08:002006-03-02T00:16:00.000+08:00I do believe that one day, Malaysia audience is r...I do believe that one day, Malaysia audience is ready to accept new kind of entertainment other than comedy. It is just a matter of time.<BR/><BR/>Frankly speaking, at one point I am not a theatre audience or theatre person. I used to say that theatre is such a waste of time. But now, I am soluting the theatre industry. <BR/><BR/>You can't compare a cinema movie with a live theatre presentation. Live action is always better in all sorts of way. <BR/><BR/>P/S: do inform me if there're some good and worthy theatre performance to watch. :)Fuadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07158150678814381833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19480342.post-1141228332592381052006-03-01T23:52:00.000+08:002006-03-01T23:52:00.000+08:00not to mention the million and one costume changes...not to mention the million and one costume changes and props that'll come along!!!Jazzmammahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03172038496273669759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19480342.post-1141227710068253012006-03-01T23:41:00.000+08:002006-03-01T23:41:00.000+08:00Woo hoo! Yes! They have to take you in for AR Asia...Woo hoo! Yes! They have to take you in for AR Asia!!!! Wah! Think of the drama/comedy/agony and thrills that you will be providing us!And who shall be your racing partner? Or is that a secret?wmwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02914331846574692774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19480342.post-1141222955367456182006-03-01T22:22:00.000+08:002006-03-01T22:22:00.000+08:00What amazing responses from all of you!I'm not dis...What amazing responses from all of you!<BR/><BR/>I'm not disheartened by it all. On the contrary, it is exactly the said reasons that I do what I do because I believe the Malaysian audience is ready for whatever we pratitioners produce. My passion for theatre propels me to keep putting up shows. Sumunda's last two plays have been critical successes. However, the number of people who watched was dismal. And please do not blame the publicity. I have a great publicity machine. Drama, at the moment, doesn't sell as well as comedy.<BR/><BR/>Ticket prices. A victim of cause and effect I say. Ticket prices for most shows tend to be high because of the lack of sponsorship finances and I'm sure you'll agree that production costs, however minimal, must be paid for. Sumunda tries to keep it low to encourage more people to come. You'll be surprised to know that theatre rental costs an arm and a leg, sometimes half of our production costs. That's why Sumunda only mounts one show a year and that is usually dependant on how much I've personally made that year. Yes, my own money goes into paying other people to entertain the public. My last play was RM32 for a internationally acclaimed script that had Malaysia, indonesia and Germany collaborating. If I had my way, tickets would be even cheaper.<BR/><BR/>I love what I do. And I love that people like you encourage us to strive for that gold medal.<BR/><BR/>This dialogue could go on endlessly. Just know that we are here.<BR/><BR/>Oh yes, Adrian, theatre in our country has improved leaps and bounds. However, if you look closely, we have actually taken a couple of steps backward. It's the entire community and system we have to deal with. But we keep on running forward and that's the asset we have.<BR/><BR/>Thank you all for being wonderful. Now, I'm off to edit a video for my Amazing Race Asia application.Edwin Sumunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17972885363667977386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19480342.post-1141180262299643072006-03-01T10:31:00.000+08:002006-03-01T10:31:00.000+08:00Winter Olympic is over, now time to focus on the C...Winter Olympic is over, now time to focus on the Commonwealth Game and see Kimbeley in action! (she's the babe that kicked arse in the last SEA Game by upsetting the favourite to win the triathlon gold).<BR/><BR/>and yes i'm a fan of yours too....TriStupehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09069498171367072560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19480342.post-1141179839903575492006-03-01T10:23:00.000+08:002006-03-01T10:23:00.000+08:00Edwin, I am a fan. But I can't afford the prices. ...Edwin, I am a fan. But I can't afford the prices. You are certainly talented and an asset to the local theatre scene. How abt putting somethg up that everydayman could afford to watch and appreciate, drama and all...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19480342.post-1141153106851928922006-03-01T02:58:00.000+08:002006-03-01T02:58:00.000+08:00Hi there, thanks for dropping by my blog. When yo...Hi there, thanks for dropping by my blog. When you said that I was quite a critic, was that good or bad? Ha ha...Anyway, don't be disheartened. You can't make people like/love something that they don't quite comprehend. Put your passion to work and teach them...The world will be a dull place indeed without talented performers like you.wmwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02914331846574692774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19480342.post-1141126386720656652006-02-28T19:33:00.000+08:002006-02-28T19:33:00.000+08:00hey edwin, don't be discouraged. we, purists, are ...hey edwin, don't be discouraged. we, purists, are still here ... Malaysian Theatre has improved in leaps and bounds over the years thanks to brave & talented individuals like you. Drama? Bring it on.Adrian Choohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10904942340788847211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19480342.post-1141115894317706172006-02-28T16:38:00.000+08:002006-02-28T16:38:00.000+08:00Yes you were very funny lah that night. And very g...Yes you were very funny lah that night. And very good looking too :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19480342.post-1141087394798424072006-02-28T08:43:00.000+08:002006-02-28T08:43:00.000+08:00You're cute, we'll come in droves (when not broke)...You're cute, we'll come in droves (when not broke).<BR/><BR/>Seriously, you should do a mailing list or something. I bought a copy of Afdlin's CD, they retained my email, then they sent me a banner for the recent Actorlympics. That was how I decided to go.suaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13767764036141996634noreply@blogger.com