Being Boeing
Artistic Director's Message

The challenge before Glen and the company was to revisit, ‘contemporise’, and relocate this classic comedy to the present day, whilst keeping faithful to the text and the spirit of the play. We believe this makes for a more immediate and shared experience, and that you will laugh harder.

Some of the finest talents in Singapore theatre have been brought together to meet the challenges of farcical tradition. On-board are a creative design team that includes Lai Chan, who has draped and dressed all W!LD RICE shows since he succumbed to Emily’s demands and Suven Chan who illuminated the Singaporean Premiere of Animal Farm.

Ladies and Gentlemen, please join us in applauding Asia Pacific Breweries Foundation (APBF) for coming on-board as W!LD RICE’s very first corporate sponsor. In APB Foundation, we have a visionary arts champion that understands the value of theatre in a civilised, compassionate society. Their commitment helps fledging companies like ours to plan BETTER for the long term, both financially and artistically. It will enable us to dream bigger, take risks, build audiences, employ the best and continue to produce quality shows that you, our audience, have come to expect. We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with the Foundation.

We would ALSO like to take this opportunity to thank the Lee Foundation who have supported our growth, and the National Arts Council and the Arts Fund who have been there from the beginning. Our thanks also go to Cream, Cosmoprof International, David Chong & Co and Chijmes. And not forgetting our “guardian angel Special Kay, who works her magic day to day”! A special thank you also goes to Philip Morris Pte Ltd for helping to make this production possible.

And last but not least, thank you Ladies and Gentlemen for coming. Your overwhelming support inspires staying. Not quitting.

- Ivan Heng

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