Salam,
Since I am currently on holidays I am looking for odd jobs here and there, especially since I just want to have a break from my studies, I did not start to do my final Legal Attachment Programme yet. Last year, I had it at the CSI Bukit Aman, PDRM and it was a blast, one of the best times in my life. As for the final one, I have to choose a legal firm but I am just not ready yet to do it. Further more, I had some job offers from TESCO for the holidays related with my make-up expertise (which later I turned down because I was not quite happy with the payment they offer per day but I will tell about that in my upcoming posts).
Apart of my make-up work, I also discovered that Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KL Pac) was looking for Front of House Personnels for its theatre performances. The payment is quite good per show, and it won't affect my make-up work so I thought of giving it a try. Plus, this will make me closer with the theatre world which I love and admire.
Since I am currently on holidays I am looking for odd jobs here and there, especially since I just want to have a break from my studies, I did not start to do my final Legal Attachment Programme yet. Last year, I had it at the CSI Bukit Aman, PDRM and it was a blast, one of the best times in my life. As for the final one, I have to choose a legal firm but I am just not ready yet to do it. Further more, I had some job offers from TESCO for the holidays related with my make-up expertise (which later I turned down because I was not quite happy with the payment they offer per day but I will tell about that in my upcoming posts).
Apart of my make-up work, I also discovered that Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KL Pac) was looking for Front of House Personnels for its theatre performances. The payment is quite good per show, and it won't affect my make-up work so I thought of giving it a try. Plus, this will make me closer with the theatre world which I love and admire.
Some of the trainees
I went with Ina (we both applied for the job) to its training programme in the morning for 2 hours. We were greeted by this really cute Chinese guy (he's not in any of these photos unfortunately) and he gave us stickers with our nicknames written on them. After that we listened to the briefing by Ian & Ramon. Ian was really friendly and helpful explaining about the job course and its do's and don'ts. Also present, was Dato' Faridah Merican, a very prominent name in the Malaysian theatre scene.
I went with Ina (we both applied for the job) to its training programme in the morning for 2 hours. We were greeted by this really cute Chinese guy (he's not in any of these photos unfortunately) and he gave us stickers with our nicknames written on them. After that we listened to the briefing by Ian & Ramon. Ian was really friendly and helpful explaining about the job course and its do's and don'ts. Also present, was Dato' Faridah Merican, a very prominent name in the Malaysian theatre scene.
Ian briefing to us during the KL Pac Tour
When I said Ian was friendly and helpful, it's because when we first came for the training session I only expected that we were going to be briefed about the job only. Instead, much to our delight, Ian explained to us of the whole history of how KL Pac was established. Also it was interesting to know, that the KL Pac building which looks very artistic, was originally a warehouse donated by YTL. Most of the original parts of the building is maintained to save cost. Also almost every classrooms in KL Pac are surrounded by glass instead of brick walls for the purpose to let others watch the activities going on in the class, so they could learn by watching although they do not enroll in a class.
The Lobby
Ian explained to us that in Malaysia since the majority is Muslims, thus performances always start at 8pm and above to respect the Maghrib prayers. He even told us that it is important to know where the Surau is because many of the Muslim patrons prefer to pray Maghrib at KL Pac before a performance starts. It's so enlightening to see a Chinese Non-Muslim to be concern about this, it shows that he is sensitive about his surroundings as a Malaysian.
We were brought to the theatre halls which were Pentas 1 & 2 (Stage 1 & 2). As for Pentas 2, it is an experimental theatre hall. Before this I never really knew the reason of a hall being called experimental, today I learnt that it is because every single object in the hall be it from the stage, the seats, the floors, everything could be removed and changed its positions. So the performers could experiment with any kind of performing style they could think of. Ian said Pentas 2 is used for theatres, jamming sessions, poetry recitals etc.
Ian explained to us that in Malaysia since the majority is Muslims, thus performances always start at 8pm and above to respect the Maghrib prayers. He even told us that it is important to know where the Surau is because many of the Muslim patrons prefer to pray Maghrib at KL Pac before a performance starts. It's so enlightening to see a Chinese Non-Muslim to be concern about this, it shows that he is sensitive about his surroundings as a Malaysian.
We were brought to the theatre halls which were Pentas 1 & 2 (Stage 1 & 2). As for Pentas 2, it is an experimental theatre hall. Before this I never really knew the reason of a hall being called experimental, today I learnt that it is because every single object in the hall be it from the stage, the seats, the floors, everything could be removed and changed its positions. So the performers could experiment with any kind of performing style they could think of. Ian said Pentas 2 is used for theatres, jamming sessions, poetry recitals etc.
The colourful seats at Pentas 1
As for Pentas 1, it is the main theatre hall at KL Pac. The place was huge! It is incredible to look at the interior design of Pentas 1, with its tube & block like walls surrounding the hall, and colourful seats. Best of all, they were designed for theatrical purposes not merely for artistic reasons. The tube & block like walls are significant in making the sound system creates a greater impact. As for the colourful seats, they are meant to deceive the performers while performing. Instead of the usual dark coloured seats we find in theatres, these colourful seats would make the performers think that the seats are actually fully occupied, although in reality they are not. So that would psychologically lifts up the spirits of the performers to perform. Seriously there is so much that I could learn about theatres. Besides that, they are also representing the multiracial people in Malaysia.
Ian also stressed out that at KL Pac, there is no such thing as VIP-friendliness. There are no VIP seats, VIP restrooms, VIP parking lots, no VIP what-so-ever. This is because according to them VIPs are normal human beings as well. On the other hand, they are DISABLE & ELDERLY PEOPLE (OKU) -friendly. There are special seats, elevator, parking lots & restrooms for them. It made me realize, if only everywhere in the world applies this, the world would be a much happier pleace indeed.
As for Pentas 1, it is the main theatre hall at KL Pac. The place was huge! It is incredible to look at the interior design of Pentas 1, with its tube & block like walls surrounding the hall, and colourful seats. Best of all, they were designed for theatrical purposes not merely for artistic reasons. The tube & block like walls are significant in making the sound system creates a greater impact. As for the colourful seats, they are meant to deceive the performers while performing. Instead of the usual dark coloured seats we find in theatres, these colourful seats would make the performers think that the seats are actually fully occupied, although in reality they are not. So that would psychologically lifts up the spirits of the performers to perform. Seriously there is so much that I could learn about theatres. Besides that, they are also representing the multiracial people in Malaysia.
Ian also stressed out that at KL Pac, there is no such thing as VIP-friendliness. There are no VIP seats, VIP restrooms, VIP parking lots, no VIP what-so-ever. This is because according to them VIPs are normal human beings as well. On the other hand, they are DISABLE & ELDERLY PEOPLE (OKU) -friendly. There are special seats, elevator, parking lots & restrooms for them. It made me realize, if only everywhere in the world applies this, the world would be a much happier pleace indeed.
The Catwalk
We were also brought to check out the Green Room where the performers hang out during their resting hours. The most interesting part was when we had to climb up many levels of staircase to reach the Catwalk. The Catwalk is where the lighting sets are fixed, also for the many special effects equipments are being functioned from there., right above the stage of course. It's great to know that as FOH Personnels, we would have access to all these places. :p
When the training session ended, we were told that if there are performances they would contact us. Ina and I will start to work on the 14th of May, for about a week for a certain theatre which we are not sure yet of what it is. Will update on that later insya Allah.
Here are some of the photographs from the photography exhibition displayed at KL Pac. It is about China. I think they are brilliant.
We were also brought to check out the Green Room where the performers hang out during their resting hours. The most interesting part was when we had to climb up many levels of staircase to reach the Catwalk. The Catwalk is where the lighting sets are fixed, also for the many special effects equipments are being functioned from there., right above the stage of course. It's great to know that as FOH Personnels, we would have access to all these places. :p
When the training session ended, we were told that if there are performances they would contact us. Ina and I will start to work on the 14th of May, for about a week for a certain theatre which we are not sure yet of what it is. Will update on that later insya Allah.
Here are some of the photographs from the photography exhibition displayed at KL Pac. It is about China. I think they are brilliant.
Chinese Opera
A native boy with his camel, this is my favourite
A big feast
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