Silhouette

Moon

Misty silhouette

Dimming sky

Waves crashing

on rocks

Branches dancing

Balmy night

A sound so pure

Imagine

Serendipity

Imagination’s

great wonder of

escape

catches thoughts

of winter’s joy and beauty

that sparkle of sunshine

in her eyes

Music has a far more

pleasing sound

Listen

to the gentle rain

Colourful wildflowers

waltz a dreamy

rhapsody of love

Contemporary Stage

Today’s world

ideas of expression

fashion

music

movies

other media

all clamouring

for self gratification

stardom

riches.

~

People seeking

meaning of conformity

thoughtful questions

idealistic forms of

consumerism

materialism

reality and talent shows

fame and fortune.

~

Power and control

versus

passion and enthusiasm

talent, creativity

individuality

versus

conformity?

~

Such are realistic

mind provoking thoughts

cognitive skills

working out

critical issues

faced by

both the individual

and wider world.

~

The search

for answers

challenges

confronts

time to consider

these perspectives

aptly portrayed

this contemporary stage

drawing on the audience

senses and thoughts

to connect

to relate

meaningful changes

for a breakthrough?

From Far And Wide

Celebrating the Arts

as artistes gather

together

bringing dance, music, drama

in this creative

festival

~

Indigenous group

Aboriginal

the haunting

sounds of the

didgeridoo echoing

their tribal dance.

~

Street opera

soprano, tenor

Japanese interpretation

Romeo and Juliet

ethnic setting

duet song and dance

contemporary concept.

~

Puppetry

clever manipulation

“wayang kulit”

shadow play

Malaysian artistes

Cultural story-telling

~

Modern comedy drama

young people

Actors studio

performing

experimental theatre

three act play

“Bitter Sweet”

~

The creative arts

in performing or expressive

art shows

poetry readings

ballet dancing

continue to impress

boundless creativity

breaking cultural barriers

for living arts!