2024 Season
Venue:
pangkin@ejklsseni
Date:
12, 13, 14, 15 December 2024
Sinis-[thesia]
“Sinis-[thesia]” is a compilation of 5 short plays under EJKLS Seni’s the Young Blood Experiment – a mentoring programme for new writer-directors in KL, with EJKLS Seni’s founder and artistic director, Asyraf Syahir, as the instructor. In this particular project, the February Cohort of TYBE will be having their third and FINAL theatrical showcase; featuring the works of Violacea Low (Lancome, Loewe and Loro Piana ft. Eunice), Effa Qamariani (Tilik ft. Hanna Lee), Yashvin Kumar (Dilematilah ft. Harshini, directed by Adam Syahmi), Jazmine Charles (Bloody Mary ft. Tia), and a special appearance from last year’s 2023 TYBE Cohort, Mikahluz Namia (Me:em ft. zhnaqeeb). The play will be staged in a promenade style theatre (think of it like an escape room-ish kinda style) so audience should anticipate having to move from one area to another. Each of the play would be the writer-directors’ interpretations of the prompt “Sinis-[thesia]”.
Featured Artists:
Adam Syahmi, Effa Qamariani, Eunice, Hanna Lee, Harshini, Jazmine Charles, Mikahluz Namia, Tia, Violacea Low, Yashvin Kumar, zhnaqeeb.
Venue:
pangkin@ejklsseni
Date:
23, 24 November 2024
The Open Door Project Volume 1
“The Open Door Project” is EJKLSSeni’s latest initiative to make our space more accessible and inclusive, whereby we provide opportunities for local theatre makers and emerging production teams in KL to stage small-scale minimalist playlets (10-15 minute plays) for free at our fringe arts space, pangkin@ejklsseni, Wangsa Maju. The first volume features 4 playlets; Limbo by Virtuoes Romana, Oh My Fattah by Srikandi Emma, Kindred by Boo! Inventor and Purpose by Nabilah Baharin.
Featured Artists:
Alexander Cassius Alliun, Andriel Liew, Boo! Inventor, Bryan Haiqal Nielsen, K.K. Tazkia, Lew Li Ling, Maryam Tarmizi, Nabilah Baharin, Nana Halim, Nova Ultima, Rachel Lee, Srikandi Emma, Virtuoes Romana, Yanu.
Venue:
pangkin@ejklsseni
Date:
16 November 2024
Creators' Lab Volume 2
Creators’ Lab is a periodical event by EJKLS Seni. It aims to provide a safe space for artists of different artistic backgrounds to experiment and showcase their latest works or experimentations. The event celebrates any form and contents (even taboo ones; as long as they are presented in a respectful manner). A short Q&A session will be set-up at the end of the event so that participating artists may get feedbacks from audience members.
Featured Artists:
Alam Antido, Amara, Daryl Lim, Deena, Effa Qamariani, Natasha Norhaizam, Peter Griffin’s Long Lost Brothers, Peter Pravinn, Ray Danial, SenandungLoka, Seriluka, Zishan.
Venue:
pangkin@ejklsseni
Date:
24, 25, 26, 27 October 2024
Vivarta Dharma
“Vivarta Dharma” is a compilation of 5 short plays under EJKLS Seni’s the Young Blood Experiment – a mentoring programme for new writer-directors in KL, with EJKLS Seni’s founder and artistic director, Asyraf Syahir, as the instructor. In this particular project, the April Cohort of TYBE will be having their second theatrical showcase; featuring the works of Thivaraggan (Bardo ft. Perassath & Deena), Alyssa Yeo (The Creature that Loves You ft. Natalie C.), Tedd Louis (The Last Conversation ft. Hazwan Azman), Naveen Raja (If Only God Was Gay ft. John Gilford Doquila, Oshini W., Hazim Jimbo), and Nadzirah Razif (Shhh, She’s Talking ft. Marisa Xin, Lily M., Oshini W.). Each of the play would be the writer-directors’ interpretations of the prompt “Vivarta Dharma”.
Featured Artists:
Alyssa Yeo, Deena, Hazim Jimbo, Hazwan Azman, John Gilford Doquila, Lily M., Marisa Xin, Nadzirah Razif, Natalie C., Naveen Raja, Oshini W., Perassath, Tedd Louis, Thivaraggan.
Venue:
pangkin@ejklsseni
Date:
26, 27, 28, 29 September 2024
Priori Miasma
“Priori Miasma” is a compilation of 5 short plays under EJKLS Seni’s the Young Blood Experiment – a mentoring programme for new writer-directors in KL, with EJKLS Seni’s founder and artistic director, Asyraf Syahir, as the instructor. In this particular project, the February Cohort of TYBE will be having their secondtheatrical showcase; featuring the works of Violacea Low (Gayasma-24 ft. Lew Li Ling & Miza Aziz), Effa Qamariani (May It Please the Lord ft. Shannya Preeya), Yashvin Kumar (Purple ft. Piravina Ragunathan & Silam Sivakurunathan), Jazmine Charles (Biryani, Bak Kut Teh, and Brand New Beginnings ft. Han Wen & Shannya Preeya), and a special appearance from last year’s 2023 TYBE Cohort, Mikahluz Namia (Damsel in Shining Armor, Knight in Distress ft. Mizan Mazfullah & Deena). Each of the play would be the writer-directors’ interpretations of the prompt “Priori Miasma”.
Featured Artists:
Deena, Effa Qamariani, Han Wen, Jazmine Charles, Lew Li Ling, Mikahluz Namia, Miza Aziz, Mizan Mazfullah, Piravina Ragunathan, Shannya Preeya, Silam Sivakurunathan, Violacea Low, Yashvin Kumar.
Venue:
pangkin@ejklsseni
Date:
22, 23, 24, 25 August 2024
Sometimes We Find Comfort in Lonely Spaces
“Sometimes We Find Comfort in Lonely Spaces” is a semi-devised piece, co-directed by Mikahluz Namia and Nabilah Baharin, and the whole ensemble of TYBE 2023 cohort (Adam Syahmi, Arezu Karimzadeh, and Ng Tze Wei) as the collective writers of the play. The play revolves around the story of five individuals delving into the meaning of loneliness, emptiness and love. Each character has their conflict of loneliness and how they unexpectedly find comfort in random spaces or people. Their collective story is one of redemption, healing and the enduring power of human connection amidst the chaos of city life.
Featured Artists:
Abner Goh, Adam Syahmi, Arezu Karimzadeh, Danniel Iskandar, K.K. Tazkia, Marisa, Mikahluz Namia, Nabilah Baharin, Ng Tze Wei, Yanu
Venue:
pangkin@ejklsseni
Date:
8 August 2024
Breaking Borders 3.0
Breaking Borders is a multidisciplinary arts event, aimed to bridge in the gap between practitioners and enthusiasts of different art forms. The event will bring together artists from different art scenes – theatre, music, stand-up comedy, visual arts, poetry, and dance to showcase & network. The event comprises of performances, exhibition, and just plain old lepak among artists and audience; breaking the borders between performers and audience members.
Featured Artists:
Aydrus, Billie Blue, Colek Spontan, E.E., Farotaru, Komal Keshran, Murty, Najmi Zes, Noel Ng, Petak Daud, Piravina Ragunathan, Sheikh Irfan Mansor, Soliha Hanafi, Yashvin Kumar
Venue:
pangkin@ejklsseni
Date:
19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 July 2024
If There is an Afterlife, I Hope It's Your Version Instead of Mine
“If There is An Afterlife, I Hope It’s Your Version Instead of Mine” is a semi-devised piece by Asyraf Syahir Najib. The play revolves around the story of a religiously-skeptical Malay woman in her early 30s (Sofia, played by Myrra Baity Khan) who is pushed to reexamine their beliefs and confront their nihilistic views on life upon taking care of her religious cancer-stricken mother. The narrative of the play will be framed 3 years after her mother’s death; in which, she is finally forced to process her own experience upon having to witness (and be there for) her childhood friends (Ryan, played by LeoniTunez & Vanessa, played by Alya Amani) who are facing a similar experience with the sudden cancer diagnosis of their mother (Ma, played by Erie Woo). The play will dominantly explore the themes of death of a loved one, beliefs and faiths, questions of the afterlife, emotional numbness and self-destructive coping mechanisms.
Featured Artists:
Alya Amani, Asyraf Syahir, Erie Woo, LeoniTunez, Myrra Baity Khan, Radja Afif, Sarah Shafina.
Venue:
pangkin@ejklsseni
Date:
27, 28, 29, 30 June 2024
Rust-Scented Confetti
“Rust-Scented Confetti” is a compilation of 5 short plays under EJKLS Seni’s The Young Blood Experiment (TYBE) – a mentoring programme for new writer-directors in KL, with EJKLS Seni’s founder and artistic director, Asyraf Syahir, as the instructor. After a few months of weekly gatherings, the April 2024 cohort of TYBE will be having their first theatrical showcase; featuring the works of Naveen Raja (Ammavin Thuru ft. Vicky Nadarajah & Sree Shalini), Alyssa Yeo (Spirit Money ft. Debbie Yim & Azalea Yee), Nadzirah Razif (the Birthday Wish ft. Ayesha Fariz & April), Tedd Louis (Promise ft. Maryam Tarmizi & Gemmy), and Thiva (White Elephant ft. Piravina Ragunathan & Ryan Yap). Each of the play would be the writer-directors’ own interpretations of the prompt “Rust-Scented Confetti”.
Featured Artists:
Alyssa Yeo, April, Ayesha Fariz, Azalea Yee, Debbie Yim, Gemmy, Maryam Tarmizi, Nadzirah Razif, Naveen Raja, Piravina Ragunathan, Ryan Yap, Sree Shalini, Tedd Louis, Thiva, Vicky Nadarajah.
Venue:
pangkin@ejklsseni
Date:
23, 24, 25, 26 May 2024
At Times, the Moon Peeks through the Window to Say ‘Hi’
“At Times, the Moon Peeks through the Window to Say ‘Hi’” is a compilation of 5 short plays under EJKLS Seni’s The Young Blood Experiment (TYBE) – a mentoring programme for new writer-directors in KL, with EJKLS Seni’s founder and artistic director, Asyraf Syahir, as the instructor. After a few months of weekly gatherings, the February 2024 cohort of TYBE will be having their first theatrical showcase; featuring the works of Violacea Low (Where is My Home? ft. Jazzie Lee Jin Jye), Effa Qamariani (Buang Sial ft. Deena & Haifa Farzaana), Yashvin Kumar (the Monopoly Man ft. Shannya & Vee), Jazmine Charles (Rasa ft. Srikandi Emma), and Amylia Atirah (When the Bed Bugs Bite ft. Debbie Yim & LeonieTunez). Each of the play would be the writer-directors’ own interpretations of the prompt “At Times, the Moon Peeks through the Window to Say ‘Hi’”.
Featured Artists:
Amylia Atirah, Debbie Yim, Deena, Effa Qamariani, Haifa Farzaana, Jazmine Charles, Jazzie Lee Jin Jye, LeonieTunez, Shannya, Srikandi Emma, Vee, Violacea Low, Yashvin Kumar.
Venue:
pangkin@ejklsseni
Date:
12 May 2024
Kampong Session! Showcase (Volume II)
Kampong Session! is a periodical music event by EJKLS Seni. It aims to bring together Malaysian singer-songwriters to collaborate, network, and create new music in a shared space. Homegrown singer-songwriters involved will spend 24 hours together to create new songs; and all the new songs will be showcased the very next day during the Kampong Session showcase. Participating singer-songwriters will be gathering at our studio on the 11th of May to “berkampong” for a sleepover session and collaborate.
Featured Artists:
Amrita Soon, Billie Blue, Fatin Faizal, Luqmone, Noel Ng, Onel, Ray Danial, Shiyin, Tengku Hadhira.
Venue:
pangkin@ejklsseni
Date:
27 April 2024
Breaking Borders 2.0
Breaking Borders is a multidisciplinary arts event, aimed to bridge in the gap between practitioners and enthusiasts of different art forms. The event will bring together artists from different art scenes – theatre, music, stand-up comedy, visual arts, poetry, and dance to showcase & network. The event comprises of performances, exhibition, and just plain old lepak among artists and audience; breaking the borders between performers and audience members.
Featured Artists:
Anis Zahirah, Aydrus, Charles Kenneddy, Dora Harun, Effa Qamariani, Fattah Azeem, Haidah Razak, Imran Jufri, Juliana Heng, Marha, Ng Ee Pfen, Ray Danial, Rex Tan, Sara Cortez, Tania Ashwini, Tedd Louis, Yashvin Kumar, Zulfikri Selihin.
Venue:
pangkin@ejklsseni
Date:
24 March 2024
Breaking Borders 1.0
Breaking Borders is a multidisciplinary arts event, aimed to bridge in the gap between practitioners and enthusiasts of different art forms. The event will bring together artists from different art scenes – theatre, music, stand-up comedy, visual arts, poetry, and dance to showcase & network. The event comprises of performances, exhibition, and just plain old lepak among artists and audience; breaking the borders between performers and audience members.
Featured Artists:
Adam Leman, bbsingsong, Chloe Hor, Daryl Lim, Deena Dakshini, Emily Thomas, Fattah Azeem, Grimlish, Kanmani, Kereta Kuning, Komal Keshran, Naveen Raja, Renn, Riangnara, Roa Neraka, Sewerslidal-sax-machines, Yashvin Kumar, yon.dershore.
Venue:
pangkin@ejklsseni
Date:
24 March 2024
Ready, Set, Improv!: An Actor's Guide to Improvisation Techniques
“Ready, Set, Improv!: An Actor’s Guide to Improvisation Techniques” is the second instalment of EJKLS Seni’s series of Arts Accessibility Programme (AAP). The workshop focuses on practical lessons on developing your techniques of improvisations as an actor; and is going to be run by the young and talented Tania Ashwini. Participants of the workshop should expect a hands-on guide to improv in this workshop.
Venue:
pangkin@ejklsseni
Date:
23 March 2024
So Funny I Haha-ed: An Introductory Workshop on Stand-up Comedy
“So Funny, I Haha-ed: An Introductory Workshop on Stand-up Comedy” is the first instalment of EJKLS Seni’s series of Arts Accessibility Programme (AAP). The workshop focuses on practical lessons on developing your first sets for your stand-up comedy journey; and is going to be run by the comically talented Piravina Ragunathan. Participants of the workshop should expect having to stage an actual stand-up comedy gig as a product of the workshop.
Venue:
pangkin@ejklsseni
Date:
23, 24, 25 February 2024
1, 2, 3 March 2024
Garam
Garam is a semi-devised piece by Asyraf Syahir, featuring Mawar Roseka, Emily Thomas, Yon, Virtuoes Romana, Naveen Raja, and Emran Beams as the main collaborators. The play can be described as a performance about the thoughts, memories, and experiences of 6 artists finding connection with each other amidst their inner struggles with feelings of disconnection and alienation. The play revolves around the story of Marya who has reappeared in the arts scene to work on an experimental project with 5 other artists, after 8 years of disappearing from the scene due to a traumatic incident. The project ultimately forces them to face their inner demons they have been refusing to face and made them realize how much they resonate with each other. The play will dominantly explore the themes of alienation, coming to terms with loss and death, finding comfort in nihilistic thoughts and meaninglessness, trauma-induced artists’ block, and dissociation with one’s self.
Featured Artists:
Asyraf Syahir, Emily Thomas, Emran Beams, Mawar Roseka, Naveen Raja, Virtuoes Romana, Yon.
Venue:
pangkin@ejklsseni
Date:
16, 17 February 2024
Senggama Kata (Vol. 1): A Poetry & Open Mic Event
Senggama Kata is a periodical poetry event by EJKLS Seni. It aims to bring together Malaysian poets to share and showcase their poetic works on a shared space regardless of language and contents. For each volume, 6 featured poets will perform on each day of the event with no specific theme (with a total of 12 featured poets for both days collectively); and thus, performers are free to select their own contents (taboo-contents are allowed as long as they are presented in a respectful manner) and are free to creatively compose how their performance will be executed (the performance can be spoken word, visualization, etc).
Featured Artists:
Cahaya Jais, Devan, Dhabitah Zainal, Emily Thomas, Jack Malik, Karmaa.iw, Kirat Kaur, Mosyuki Borhan, Raja Zhafir, Raaja Rao, Syahirah Wasabi, Yashvin Kumar.
