“Just a Bad Day” – Community Theatre at its Best
We Can! Singapore is pleased to offer “Just a Bad Day” forum theatre performances to the community.
“Just a Bad Day” is an interactive drama that highlights everyday instances of violence against women that take place around us. It explores how various forms of violence, both physical and emotional, manifest in familiar spaces – the home, the workplace, or in a social setting –that the audience will immediately relate to.
Relevant to teenagers and adults of all social backgrounds, the biggest take-away from the play is the power of intervention, the first step in making a change in the fight against violence towards women. “Just a Bad Day” is definitely thought-provoking and a lot of fun!
With the help of Drama Box, the play was created and is performed by twenty-two volunteers from all walks of life, who came together to devise an original play addressing everyday instances of violence against women. The scenes in the play are based on their real life stories of violence, oppression and vulnerability. In a powerful workshop led by theatre practitioner Li Xie, the volunteers molded compelling characters who mirrored their struggles, their society. And perhaps, your society too.
Come and listen to these experiences, share your perspectives and reconsider your assumptions about gender roles, norms and violence against women. And maybe you will discover possibilities – areas you where you can make change in your own life.
It is our hope that each audience member will leave empowered to speak up or act in situations where they may normally feel like, “it’s none of my business” or “I don’t know what to do”.
About Forum Theatre
Forum theatre aims to show people how they can change their world. The format calls for active participation and problem-solving from the audience. Beyond voicing their opinions, audience members are invited on stage to participate within the world of the play!
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Bring the play to your community!
Just A Bad Day is a powerful tool to educate and engage adults and youngsters alike on gender issues and violence against women. The piece can also be adapted to meet the needs of different audiences, based on age group, language and other factors. If you would like to bring the play to your organisation, institution or community, please contact [email protected].
Duration: 2 hours (30 min presentation, 1h 30mins interactive session)
All you need is:
A Venue: We can do the play anywhere, be in an amphitheatre, black box or classroom. Sound facilities would be great!
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An Audience: We are happy to perform for small and large groups. Support us in reaching out to your members.