Where Are You? New York 2022
devised in collaboration with Sim Yan Ying (YY), Ao Lan Guo, Brendan Schwartz, Guillermo Contreras, John Titus, Maria Müller, Rosalie Neal, Shannon Helen Barnes
It’s been said that grief changes us irrevocably – that the death of a loved one shakes us up in unexpected and unimaginable ways. Some of us cling to rituals and superstitions. Others replay memories. Still others laugh in the face of its absurdity. Weaving together personal stories and cultural perspectives, Where Are You? attempts to excavate the universal experience of grief through its unique manifestations. How do we talk openly and honestly about death? How can we be fearless about grieving deeply? And how might we reckon with where we go after death? This devised physical theatre production seeks to bring some light and lightness to stories that are too often kept in the dark.
Mabou Mines
Directed by Sim Yan Ying (YY)
Dramaturgy by Cheng Nien Yuan
Scenic & Costume Design by Johanna Pan
Lighting Design by Nic Vincent
Sound Design by Jordan Bernstein
Projection Design by Cinthia Chen
Production Stage Manager Siena Yusi
Photo Credit: Marcus Middleton
Where Are You? Singapore 2021
devised in collaboration with Sim Yan Ying (YY), Al Hafiz Sanusi, Hafeez Hassan, Deborah Hoon, Aiswarya Nair, Rachel Nip, Shanice Nicole Stanislaus, Zora Smith
Weaving together personal stories and cultural perspectives, Where Are You? attempts to excavate the universal experience of grief through its unique manifestations. How do we talk openly and honestly about death? How can we be fearless about grieving deeply? And how will we reckon with where we go after death? Where Are You? was first conceived and staged at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in 2019. It most recently had a digital production in October 2020 and is continuing its development as part of the Mabou Mines 2020/21 SUITE/Space programme.
Wild Rice! Singapore
Directed by Sim Yan Ying (YY)
Dramaturgy by Nicholas Chan, Cheng Nien Yuan & Nabilah Said
Lighting Design by Irfan Kasban
Sound Design & Composition by Jay Ong
Stage Manager Liana Haron
Photo Credit: Ruey Loon
Special Thanks: The Made Agency
