2019


Not In My Lifetime?
Beyond the platitudes of special education
Synopsis
Not In My Lifetime? explores the special education system in Singapore and people in it. The play, based on the experiences of playwright Alvan Yap, is supported by multi-talented performers Inch Chua, Evelyn Chye, Myra Loke, Timothy Nga, Nix Sang and Nur Shafiza (Shai).
Two special education teachers navigate the ups and downs of school life and examine the challenges they face in their interactions with authorities, parents and the students themselves. This inclusive theatre performance shines a harsh but much-needed spotlight on the field of special education, one which is usually overlooked or obscured by platitudes. It also examines what makes special education teachers stay on… or move on.
DATE & TIME
5–9 & 13–16 Mar 2019 | 8PM
9–10 & 13 & 16–17 Mar 2019 | 3PM
RELAXED PERFORMANCE
6, 8, 14 & 16 Mar 2019 | 8pm
9, 10 & 13 Mar 2019 | 3pm
*A relaxed performance is intended specifically to be sensitive to and accepting of audience members who may benefit from a more relaxed environment. They include (but are not limited to) people with autism, sensory and communication differences, or learning development differences
VENUE
Gateway Theatre, Black Box
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ADVISORY
Advisory (Some Mature Content)
REVIEWS
Claire Teo and Stephanie Esther Fam, Arts Equator
Bakchormeeboy
Theatre review: Not In My Lifetime? shows the not-so-special side of special education
Akshita Nanda, The Straits Times
Theatre review: Not In My Lifetime? Shines The Spotlight On Inclusivity In Singapore
City Nomads
Special Education Teacher’s Exasperation or a Call To Action?
Amanda Leong, Centre 42
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Director
Tan Beng Tian
Playwright
Alvan Yap
Dramaturg
Faith Ng
Production Designer
Lim Chin Huat
Lighting Designer
Woo E-hui
Puppetry Designer & Maker
Ong Kian Sin
Sound Artist
Daniel Bawthan
Cast
Inch Chua
Evelyn Chye
Myra Loke
Timothy Nga
Nix Sang
Nur Shafiza (Shai)
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