A hasty cremation, dreams of being gifted, an intimate first date, a woman who can’t commit suicide, a father’s ‘love’—five touching stories of parenthood and coupling from five exciting writers. For a thought-provoking time, make a date with the members of Magdalena (Singapore) as we read excerpts from our latest plays and short prose…
Works to be featured:
- ‘Selling Your Daughter for a Pig and a Carton of Cigarettes’ by Dora Tan
- ‘Gifted’ by Dean Lundquist
- ‘Questions Tied in a Knot’ by Shelly Quick
- ‘The Woman Who Swallowed a Knife’ by Jocelyn Chua
- ‘The First Time’ by Carolyn Camoens
About the Writers:
- Carolyn Camoens is a full-time PR consultant and part-time radio presenter. She has written for film and theatre, and performs when she can. Writing is a passion she indulges every opportunity possible. She is privileged to have had the opportunity to learn from some of the best local and international talents.
- Dora Tan has written stage plays and screenplays including 41 Hours, Out of Control, Just Late (2008 Wild Rice Singapore Theatre Festival) and I think I do (gala finals, Short and Sweet Singapore 2009). Her short stories include 'Selling your daughter for a pig and a carton of cigarettes' (2nd prize in NAC’s Golden Point Award 2007).
- Jocelyn Chua is a published writer and theatre performer currently based in Singapore. Her work has been featured in the regional anthology Silverfish New Writing 7 as well as in a debut book of self-written stage scripts "Restless and Other Plays". Jocelyn continues to engage with aspects of writing and performance, where such themes as identity, desire, memory and alienation are often explored.
- Dean Lundquist is an award-winning American playwright and director who now resides in Singapore. His plays have been produced in numerous productions spanning the globe. His hit play, I Can Tell Your Handbag is Fake, recently made its New York premiere as part of the Samuel French Festival at Playwrights Horizons. He is currently pursuing his MFA in dramatic writing at NYU-Tisch Asia. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild of America, Inc., and The Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers, Inc., an independent labor union.
- Shelly Quick was born in Kingston Ontario, Canada, and has been based in Singapore for the past thirteen years. She recently returned to writing after a long hiatus and has been a member of Play Pen since 2007.
Magdalena (Singapore) (http://www.magdalenasingapore.com) comprises a group of local arts practitioners that aims to promote learning and networking amongst women in the creative arts. In 2006, we organised Crossroads, an international festival of women in theatre. In 2007, we started Play Pen, a writing support group. Four plays written by Play Pen members were produced as Blood Binds for W!ld Rice’s OCBC Singapore Theatre Festival 2008. Parents and Children, Lovers and Dates is the latest public reading of texts by Play Pen members.
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