Synopsis

A maneater has wreaked havoc on earth since time immemorial, luring men to their deaths. However, a complicated relationship between her and a hunter soon sends them on an emotional downward spiral like a cat and mouse game across time.

Inspired by the Southeast Asian folklore of the Penanggalan, Here is part of Chong Tze Chien’s ongoing research and exploration on the intersection of traditional Southeast Asian puppetry, The Finger Players’ puppetry methodology, and the martial art Silat.

This work-in-progress showcase comprises two parts – a presentation of the story and a dialogue session between the creatives and audience after the presentation.

Director & Playwright
Chong Tze Chien

Puppet Designer
Daniel Sim

Sound Designer
Darren Ng

Set & Props Coordinator
Quek See Yee

Puppet Maker
Hairi Cromo

Assistant Puppet Maker
Beverly Liang

Production Manager
Nadhra Hasri (The Backstage Affair)

Stage Manager
Chua Ya Ting (The Backstage Affair)

Performers & Puppeteers
Jamil Schulze
Myra Loke
Sindhura Kalidas
Tan Guo Lian Sutton
Tanya Ang

Key Visual Designer
Paige Nicole Low

Lighting Coordinator and Operator
Asmar

Sound Crew and Operator
Xavier

Crew
Noven
Jed

Photo Archival
Poh Yu Khing

Video Archival
Amos Poh
Zhang Xiaochen