志异 Draft by Drama box July 2014 (english) | Page 5

PLURALITY &
POSTMODERN
SENSIBILITIES 

Theatre director Alvin Tan
needs no introduction. The
founding artistic director
an interview with
of The Necessary Stage
Alvin Tan
(TNS), his works are known
for their sharp social sensibilities and multilayered aesthetics, amongst many others.
This issue, we wanted to talk to Alvin
about his approach to artistic creations,
his views on the audience and the social
environment, and how he finds balance in
the array of ideologies today, and that we
did, over tea and cupcakes.
01 ..... We know that you used social media in your new play Poor Thing,
can you tell us more? How were the responses from the audience?
02 ..... How do you see your plays deal with social issues? Do they promote
harmony or discord?
03 ..... Can you tell us more about this plurality?
04 ..... How then do we find mutual respect in such a diverse world?

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