Ekspresi

I was invited to attend Ekspresi @ Rampaisari, a Mini Performance by the Petronas Performing Arts Group on the 24th of March at Dewan Rampaisari, Level P1, Tower 2, KLCC.

It was divided into 3 experimental stage performances: theater, dance and music.

‘Dari Delhi Ke Syononto’ is a monologue (theater) written and directed by Roslee Mansor tells you the story of Dewi a girl from Delhi India, who drowned due to a sinking ship and was brought to the shores of Peninsular Malaysia. This story was set before Malaysia’s independence and Dewi’s mind was always on her dad’s last wishes of finding Syononto, the supposedly final destination of their journey. Dewi, a street dancer exploits dance as her means of expressing her frustrations, anger and sorrow.

‘Gejolak’ , an experimental dance performance, choreographed by A Sam Palal, has 4 segments which represents a variety of emotions:
- A disturbed woman for being ditched by her loved ones and being left alone
- Issues of mother earth approaching extinction
- Love Triangle
- A bird who faces challenges in life

Jezzriq Eddie Kismilardy acts as Musical Director cum arranger for his contemporary music segment entitled ‘Emotions’. This piece expresses the feelings of joy, sorrow, anger, disappointment, and sufferings towards the thing and people that we love.
Among the songs that will be showcased are: ‘Glasgow’ (rock), ‘Hijau’ (world Music) and ‘I’m Yours’ in reggae. This piece will be performed by 5 musicians.

Gambar amek curik2 nih...

I enjoyed the performances. The best bit was in the dance segment. The love triangle. Artsy and moving. :)

Of course I like the musical act (the vocalist's err... vocal performance was superb) as well as the monologue (such stage presence), although I really did not like the part where some members of the audience talking. I thought this was exclusive for movies but apparently for theater as well. Sigh...

The performers...

Kudos to the entire team! :)