We are musical theatre performers and musicians from a region known as South-East Asia. One of the most diverse regions on the planet. 10 countries representing all major religions - Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, and many more indigenous beliefs. A region containing one of the most diverse language pools in the world, where even alphabet systems are totally different from one another. We perform musicals here in many languages, including Bahasa Indonesia, Tagalog, Bahasa Malaysia, Thai, Vietnamese, Mandarin and English.
But Covid-19 has affected the whole region, and the world. The virus has decimated the performing arts in this region as well. No one is spared. Theatres have shut down. Performers, crew members, production companies, musicians, composers, writers, directors, costume makers, set builders, lighting operators, venue operators, and everyone else in the eco-system faces an uncertain future.
But this memorable anthem from Jonathan Larson’s hit musical ‘Rent’ gives us voice. A voice that says we are here standing side by side in our diversity. That we are not alone. That we will not leave anyone behind. That we will come together and face the future together. Not just as a collective or an industry or even a country. But as a region.
From our countries to yours, we send you our love and our voices. From this swirl of diversity that is South East Asia, our musical theatre performers and musicians are coming together like never before to send this song out to you - with one voice, with one heart, and with one language. The language of music.
It’s time now to sing out,
Though the story never ends,
Let’s celebrate remember a year
In the life of friends.
We will pull through this. We will meet each other again. And we can’t wait to bring you more exciting cultural and performing arts events. Until then, keep measuring your life in love.
Seasons of Love
from the musical “Rent”
by Jonathan Larson
Producer: Peter Ong
Music Director: Joanne Ho
Music Producer: Bang Wenfu
Video Editors: The Spacemen
Assistant Producers: Joanne Ho, Mina Kaye, Seong Hui Xuan
//Singers//
**Indonesia**
Andrea Miranda
Damien Jonathans (Trisouls)
Gianti Giadi (Gigi)
Jesse Thomasmore (Trisouls)
Lea Simanjuntak
Morgan Oey
Renno Krisna
Tina Simanjuntak
Venytha Yoshiantini
**Malaysia**
Aaron Khaled
Aaron Teoh
Ashley Chan
Bright Ong
Ida Mariana
Joshua Gui
Junji Delfino
Nadia Aqilah
Nikki Palikat
Peter Ong
Sean Ghazi
Tan Soo Suan
Tiara Jacquelina
Tria Aziz
**Philippines**
Aicelle Santos
Caisa Borromeo
Gian Magdangal
Gimbey Dela Cruz
Joaquin Valdes
Lito Villareal
OJ Mariano
Red Concepción
Reb Atadero
Sheila Francisco
Topper Fabregas
Yanah Laurel
**Singapore**
Adrian Pang
Benjamin Chow
Candice de Rozario
Darius Tan
Dwayne Lau
Ethel Yap
Hossan Leong
Kimberly Chan
Mina Kaye
Natalie Yeap
Ric Liu
Seong Hui Xuan
Shafiq Haziq
Sharon Sum
Tan Shou Chen
TJ Taylor
Vanessa Kee
**Thailand**
Chutimta Puttikulangkura (Mim)
Disakorn Disayanon (Well)
Jaruwat Cheawaram (Dome)
Krit Kornkawat
Nunt Ruddit
Panida Michelle Kraiwitchaicharoen
Pathavee Thepkraiwan (amadiva)
Pijika Jittaputta (Lookwa)
Songsynth Sirikhunaratsmi (Guy)
Vasuthida Punwattana (January)
Wanitnart Weerakitti (Prayer)
**Vietnam**
AnhMinh Nguyen
Âu Bào Ngân
Ethan Le Phong
Tan Vu (Tony)
//Musicians//
Piano: Joanne Ho
Keyboard: Joel Nah
Guitar: Daniel Chai
Bass: Brandon Wong
Drums: Rizal Sanip
Percussion: Jennifer Ng
//Special Thanks to//
**Our Country Co-ordinators for their hard work and assistance: Pathavee Thepkraiwan (TH), Peter Ong (MY), Sean Ghazi (MY), Seong Hui Xuan (SG), Sheila Francisco (PH), Venytha Yoshiantini (ID & VT)
**All family and friends who assisted our singers and musicians with their recording and filming for this video
**Wolfgang, Oprah and Bessie for their furry company, love and inspiration
**All our loved ones, audiences, and theatre communities for their unwavering support, and for weathering this storm with us.
No infringement of copyright is intended.
This video is not intended for any profit gain activity.
Recorded in our homes during the lockdown periods of our countries. Even though we’re apart, we are still together. In music and in spirit.