Triple Threats 2024 Showcase

DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

WELCOME TO WONDERLAND

Triple Threats began as a dream to hone the skillset of young performers in a holistic manner, emphasizing the amalgam of singing, dancing, and acting in performance. This dream, which was birthed over a decade ago, has churned out many alums who have gone on to make successful careers for themselves in the performing arts industry, here in Singapore and beyond these shores. It has been an absolute pleasure watching these young thespians begin their musical theatre journey and learn about the intricacies of melding all three aspects of the craft together. What many have discovered is that the act of combining all three art forms requires skill, sensitivity, nuance, focus, and of course, talent.

For this year’s iteration, I wanted to pay homage to some of the fairy tales that we grew up with while building on the underlying theme of what home and family could mean to each of us. I ponder about home a lot in my daily life. I was born in Singapore, but with a childhood partly in Washington DC, seventeen years in California, and now seven in New York, the concept of home can often be hard to define. One thing that I realized from my rumination is that family, biological or otherwise, truly provide a sense of belonging. The person you squabble with the most, could also be the one you love dearest; the one you fiercely fight for, need not be a blood brother.

How we define those perimeters are up to the individual. As I have gotten older, I have begun to realize that the people I take for granted the most, are the ones I ought to cherish. I hope that this story will inspire you to think about those you hold dear, and that when you get home tonight, you will give them a hug and tell them you love them.

I would like to thank the entire production team who have worked tirelessly over this whirlwind two-week period to bring this showcase to fruition, without which none of what you are about to see could be possible. I would also like to thank all of you for supporting Pangdemonium and the performing arts here in Singapore. Live theatre is an experience like no other so let’s continue to embrace it with childlike wonder and unmitigated joy!

Enjoy the show!

Dr. Caleb Goh Workshop Director

A NOTE FROM PANGDEMONIUM

Dear Friends,

Welcome to Pangdemonium’s Triple Threats 2024 Showcase!

One of Pangdemonium’s key missions is to nurture young talents in a safe, professional environment. Our Triple Threats Musical Theatre Workshop gives aspiring young actor singer-dancers an opportunity to discover and develop fundamental skills and techniques of musical theatre. And perhaps more significantly, we aim to empower these young folks to feel great about themselves, while having FUN!

Many thanks to our Triple Threats Workshop Mentor Caleb Goh, Musical Director Joanne Ho, and Vocal Coach Natalie Yeap, for your dedication, patience and hard work.

And to our young Triple Threats - you’ve all demonstrated commitment, discipline, energy, and passion, learned new skills, discovered more about yourselves, and grown in selfconfidence. May this be a truly memorable step in life’s journey for each and every one of you. And, welcome to the Pangdemonium family! Finally, thanks to the dear friends and families of these young Triple Threats–with your support, encouragement and love, the world belongs to them!

Best regards,

Artistic Directors Pangdemonium

QUOTES FROM THE CAST

(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

Krish Aiyar

I graduated from Singapore American School, and I’m currently awaiting enlistment in the National Service. One of the things I enjoy the most is writing short stories and screenplays. Apart from that, during my free time, I like to work out, play video games, and hang out with my friends. My favorite musical is Fiddler On The Roof.

I decided to try out for Pangdemonium’s Triple Threats workshop because I am interested in pursuing Musical Theatre as a potential job, and if I want to be a professional actor, I need to improve my skills across the board to have a chance at making my way in such a competitive environment.

Teagan Chan

I‘m a Year One theatre student in SOTA. My favourite musicals are Heathers and Mean Girls as they are both set in high school which I feel are very relatable. My hobbies include rock climbing, singing, acting, reading and writing songs!

I consider myself a very outgoing person and I applied for the workshop in hopes that I would meet people my age who have a deep passion for musical theatre like me. I also joined this workshop so I could work on my dancing as I don’t have a lot of experience in that field. I hope that I will be involved in the theatre industry in the future. Watch out world!!!

Aashi Bhagwat

I’m 15 years old and currently studying western classical voice at SOTA! My favourite musical HAS to be West Side Story! The fusion of cultures with the epic tale of the star-crossed lovers? Pure magic.

I thrive on storytelling through performance, hoping to inspire countless others. Seeing Asian representation on stage drives my passion even further, inspiring me to dream big!

I’m beyond excited to jump into the Triple Threats workshop to finetune my performing arts skills all at once. With such a supportive environment and amazing peers, I can’t wait to make my mark on stage!

Sophie Chew

I am currently a Year One SOTA student, specializing in Theatre. In my free time, I love to listen to music and watch movies.

Currently, my favorite musical is Legally Blonde. I started performing musical theatre at the tender age of 3. The first ever musical I watched was School of Rock on the West End. When I first listened to the music, my perspective of the world changed. It was an electrifying moment for me.

When I learnt about the Triple Threats workshop last year, I really looked forward to auditioning for it, and I got in! I am truly grateful for this learning experience and opportunity to perform in the Triple Threats workshop.

Sophia Elahi

After graduating from CMASAS High School at 16, I am taking two gap years before college. I intend to explore my love of singing, dancing, and acting. My hobbies are writing and skateboarding! My favorite musical is Phantom of the Opera as it was my first experience of Broadway.

I have been eager to join Pangdemonium’s Triple Threats workshop, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it this year! The workshop is incredibly intensive, yet enjoyable. I get to build my skills as a performer and make connections with other theatre “geeks” my age.

This has been such an amazing experience, and I’m so grateful to be part of a supportive team!

Arielle Meredith Ka Ching, Leung

I’m 16 this year and am currently studying music at SOTA. I’ve been singing since I was a child and have always had a passion for musical theatre. My interests include photography, embroidery, crochet, and playing the accordion. My favourite musical as of late is Ride The Cyclone!

I wanted to join the Triple Threats workshop to not only further polish my skills and to gain experience in other facets of musical theatre such as acting and dance, but also to engage with other like-minded individuals honing the same passion for the craft to masterfully convey stories written by the people, for the people. I am incredibly honoured to have been given this opportunity to work with my fellow cast members and to invest in my artistic growth. Thank you all for this impactful experience!

Loic Lastennet

I am currently in my third year at SOTA, specialising in music, specifically voice. One of my favourite musicals is La La Land, because it contains some of the very first songs I ever performed when I got into musical theatre.

I joined the Triple Threats workshop to gain more experience in performing musical theatre and to improve on my skills, such as dancing. I also wanted to make new friends who share the same interests and passions as me and make memories with them through this experience.

Mikaela Mariano

I’m currently a student at Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School and some of the subjects I study are pure literature and O-level music. My favourite musicals are Hadestown, Wicked and Hamilton, and some of my hobbies are writing, playing instruments and crocheting.

I’ve always loved performing as a child and ever since I became interested in musical theatre I’ve been looking for ways to be able to try it out and see whether or not I wanted to pursue it in the future. I also wanted to build my confidence in performing and learn more about singing, dancing and acting as well as get to know more people who were also passionate about musical theatre.

Ng Yu Xin

I am an alumna of Eunoia Junior College and will be starting school at NUS very soon. Beyond theatre, music and dance, I enjoy writing, and playing Dungeons & Dragons. My current favourite musical is Hamilton because of its lyricism, but Hadestown comes in a close second for its beautiful storytelling!

I have always been enthralled by the magic of musical theatre because telling a story, in all its forms, is something I hold close to my heart. I joined the Triple Threats workshop to nurture this passion, and push myself to grow even more as a performer and person.

Aria Zhang

I’m currently a student at UWCSEA Dover, 15 years old, turning 16. I absolutely love everything about performing!!

This is my second year joining the Triple Threats workshop (it was so much fun, I just had to do it again). Getting to meet and become close friends with such amazing people, is one of my favourite things, while also getting to perform with them, literally a dream come true!! There’s no word that can describe it, it’s just so so thrilling! I always seek opportunities to be able to create awesome things with incredibly fun people, and I absolutely love it.

Julian Adriano A. Salvador

Hi! I’m currently a Secondary Two Student studying at St. Gabriel’s Secondary School. I LOVE LOVE LOVE musical theatre! My musical theatre awakening and all time favourite musical is Heathers. Through an animatic on YouTube, it sparked interest in the art form. Opening the door to the vast world of musical theatre, unlocking that passion deep inside me.

Though I have been in multiple plays before, I never really had the opportunity to be in musical theatre. So when I heard that Pangdemonium was hosting their Triple Threats workshop, I jumped at the opportunity to audition immediately. This workshop has really helped me hone my craft as a performer, especially at improving my singing and dance skills. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to be able to participate in this amazing musical theatre experience!

CREATIVE TEAM

Caleb Goh Workshop Director

Caleb graduated with a BA in Drama, from QUT (Australia), an MFA in Musical Theatre from SDSU (California), and a Ph.D. in Musical Theatre at WAAPA (Australia).

He has worked professionally as an actor, singer, playwright, director, choreographer and dancer in over seventy stage productions, a dozen television series, and four feature films, both in Singapore as well as the United States of America.

For the past two decades, Caleb has directed over forty plays and musicals, and choreographed over twenty musicals, plays with music, and dance performances. Additionally, from 2006-2012, Caleb was the glee club director and choreographer at La Jolla Country Day School in California. In 2012, the Caleb Goh Dance Award was named after him to honor his contribution to the dance and musical theatre curriculum at the institution.

In Singapore, Caleb taught musical theatre history at LASALLE College of the Arts, and also directed and choreographed the musical theatre productions at the university. He was also previously the artist-in-residence, mentor and musical theatre lecturer at the College of Alice and Peter Tan at NUS.

In recent years, Caleb has held the position as the artistic director of the Grace Theatre Company in New York.

Website: www.calebygoh.com

Joanne Ho

Musical Director

Joanne is the first Singaporean to graduate from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with an MA in Music Directing. She was nominated for Best Musical Direction in Broadway World’s West End Awards. Joanne has worked extensively abroad, with credits spanning London, Scotland, Malaysia and Korea.

Selected music directing credits include The LKY Musical (Singapore Theatre Company (STC), formerly known as Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT), Aiwei), Spoonful of Sherman (Sing’Theatre); Fun Home (Pangdemonium); In Pieces; The Box; Viral Songs: A Cycle (7/8 Musical Collective); Chicken Little; Red Riding Hood; Peter Rabbit; Three Little Pigs; Treasure Island (STC’s Little Company); The Paiseh Pieces (Second Breakfast Company); The Addams Family (Edinburgh Fringe); Mina Kaye: Live in Concert (Sightlines).

Other selected theatre credits include: Wicked (International Tour); The Soldier and His Virtuous Wife (The Theatre Practice); La Vie En Rose (Sing’Theatre); Urinetown (Pangdemonium); Aida (Limelight Productions, Scotland); Company (Dream Academy).

Natalie Yeap

Vocal Coach

Natalie Yeap is an actress, singer, and vocal coach based in Singapore. With a Distinction in Musical Theatre from the Royal Academy of Music in London, she has performed in multiple productions. Recently, she starred as Hermia in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (STC).

Beyond performing, Natalie is a driving force for positive change in the arts. She cofounded Fill the Vamp, a Musical Theatre Collective, in 2020, bringing joy and innovation to Singapore’s musical theatre scene. Her commitment extends to co-founding We’re Oquay, a queer performing arts collective dedicated to fostering diverse talents and community through theatre and art.

In 2024, Natalie established the Natalie Yeap Vocal Studio, blending her extensive experience as a performer and teacher. Since 2016, she has been nurturing voices with a focus on musical theatre, providing comprehensive vocal training, repertoire development, and acting through song. Natalie’s approach is characterized by warmth and empowerment, emphasizing vocal health, emotional expression, and technical proficiency. She offers a unique and supportive journey of vocal discovery, helping students shine in their musical endeavors. Natalie is so excited to have the opportunity to work with budding talents in Pangdemonium’s Triple Threat Musical Theatre Workshop!

Paul Lim

Lighting Designer

Paul Lim is an aspiring Lighting Designer driven by a passion for enriching every facet of performance, including theatre, movement, and music. Throughout his Pangdemonium Lighting Apprenticeship under James Tan, he has garnered invaluable experience. His responsibilities included assisting as a lead followspotter for Into The Woods and making contributions to the production of People, Places & Things.

Holding a Diploma in Theatre & Production Management from LASALLE College of the Arts, some of his recent works include: Ill Behaviour by Su and Pelita by NUS’s Pentas Budaya. Though early in his career, Paul anticipates to illuminate more shows and hone his craft. He’s consistently been in awe of the designers he’s collaborated with, and they’ve sparked his journey as a Lighting Designer.

Daniel Wong

Sound Designer

Daniel Wong is a sound designer, composer, and music producer. He graduated from Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music with a B.Mus (Hons) in Recording Arts & Science.

Sound design credits include Doubt: A Parable, People, Places & Things, Muswell Hill (Pangdemonium), 2:22 - A Ghost Story, The Almighty Sometimes, The Sound Inside, Tuesdays with Morrie (STC), I And You, The Monster in the Mirror (Gateway Arts), G*d is a Woman, Cafe (WiLD RICE). Composition credits include SmartyPants and the Swordfish (Gateway Arts), and Perfecting Pratas (Sight Lines Entertainment).

Outside of theatre, Daniel runs a recording studio, where he produces songs for artists and provides audio post production services for films and advertisements.

MUSICAL NUMBERS

1. Anywhere but Here

Woman Sophia

Welcome to Wonderland

7. Casting Call for a “Best Friend” Sophie & Teagan

8. The Most Important Night Tootsie Company

3. A Musical Something Rotten! Julian, Krish & Company

Don’t Lose Your Head

Aria, Mikaela & Yu Xin

9. You Will Be Found Dear Evan Hansen Company 10. How We Change Schmigadoon! Company

Badder Disenchanted Aashi & Arielle

Louder Than Words Tick, Tick... Boom! Loic & Company

CREDITS

Cast

(In alphabetical order)

Krish Aiyar

Aashi Bhagwat

Teagan Chan

Sophie Chew

Sophia Elahi

Loic Lastennet

Arielle Meredith Ka Ching, Leung

Mikaela Mariano

Ng Yu Xin

Julian Adriano A. Salvador

Aria Zhang Creative Team

Caleb Goh Workshop Director

Joanne Ho

Musical Director

Natalie Yeap

Vocal Coach

Paul Lim

Lighting Designer

Daniel Wong

Sound Designer

Production and Stage Management Team

Zaitun Mabalhin Ibrahim Stage Manager

Melissa Hecker

Assistant Stage Manager

Jean Yap

Sound Operator

Ashley Fong Sound Operator (RF)

Pangdemonium Team

Tracie Pang

Artistic Director/ Managing Director

Adrian Pang

Artistic Director/ Producer

Renee Tan General Manager

Timothy Koh

Associate Director

Leah Sim Production Manager

Tricia Wee Production Coordinator

Kristal Zhou Marketing Manager

Richie Ryan

Digital Marketing Executive

Guineviere Low Relationship Manager

Annabelle Lim Business Development Manager

Michelle Seetoh

Ticketing Manager

Mariem Touahria

Accounting Manager

Hilmi Shukur Company Administrator

Pangdemonium Board

Raeza Ibrahim

John Currie

Debbie Andrade

Leonardo Drago

Dr. Jade Kua

Beatrice Chia-Richmond

Tracie Pang

Adrian Pang

Melissa Hecker

Production Apprentice

Zaitun Mabalhin

Ibrahim Production Apprentice

Elizabeth Samosir

Ticketing and Fundraising

Assistant

James Tan Associate Artist

Acknowledgements

Diana Koh Foundation

The Grace, Shua and Jacob Ballas II Charitable Trust

TRIPLE THREATS

Pangdemonium Theatre Company Ltd is a registered charity with IPC status. Registration number: 201229915M

Pangdemonium Theatre Company Ltd is supported by the National Arts Council under the Major Company Scheme for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2026.