malaysiangMELAKA, Feb 23 (Bernama) — The children’s musical theatre, ‘Siti Di Alam Fantasi’, which was a phenomenon once upon a time, returns from March 3 to 5.
Staged for the first time outside Istana Budaya, the director of the children’s musical theatre Lokman Ghani said the main character, Siti would be played by actress Mia Sara Nasuha while the role of Siti was previously played by actresses Janna Nick and Amy Mastura.
“We are staging this at the Auditorium Panggung Seri of Melaka Department of Culture and Arts (JKKN) because we want to give the people of this state the opportunity to enjoy this script since the previous version was staged at Istana Budaya.
“We believe that the show to be played by 62 students from 23 primary and secondary schools in Melaka, including one from Selangor and two from Negeri Sembilan through various characters wearing costumes such as chameleons, bees, frogs and trees will attract young children in Melaka to come to watch it,” he told a media conference at JKKN Melaka here today.
Also present were the principal assistant director of the Pupil Talent Development Unit of the State Education Department Azmi Osman, Melaka JKKN deputy director Fiza Farikha Mohd Yassin and actor Datuk Jalaluddin Hassan.
Faced with various challenges including controlling the children on stage, Lokman who is also the president of Pertubuhan Teater Melaka (Pertem) said that everything can be overcome when all the actors can interact well after a few days of practice.
“Most of the cast are making their stage debut including Mia Sara and I think this script is a bit heavy for the children. However, the chemistry between them is wonderful.
“We hope that many people will come to experience the magic these kids are bringing for three nights, starting at 8 pm,” he said.
Mia Sara, the lead character is excited to be able to work alongside Muhammad Danish Mohamad Yusri, 12, who plays the role of Mamat and Muhammad Fathul Iqbal Mohd Firdaus, 17, who plays a tree, both of whom are also making their debut on a large-scale theatre stage.
“It was tough in the beginning for me as I have to talk to a tree, dance and interestingly play the role of a donkey.
“So I look back at how the previous actors played the role of Siti. I don’t want to steer away from the real character yet I want to put my own twist on the beautiful but arrogant character of Siti,” she said.
Tickets at RM25 (adults) and RM15 (children) are available at http://t2u.asia/e/30137.
Source: BERNAMA News Agency
