About The Programme

Teater Ekamatra highly regards the youth’s voice in the current face of theatre and thus constantly aims to include them in productions through various means such as mentorship programmes, internships, FYP projects and volunteering jobs. The Playwright Mentorship Programme was set up as an extension of Teater Ekamatra’s commitment to providing young artists with a platform for growth. Teater Ekamatra’s associate artists have consistently distinguished themselves at the national level, as nominees and winners for Best Original Script at the annual Life! Theatre Awards, this makes us well poised to support the growing needs of new playwrights in Singapore. Participants are also given a venue to stage their work during the programme. Teater Ekamatra showcases their scripts in table readings and black-box productions. Our playwright mentees benefit from the technical expertise and publicity we provide.

The Mentor

Participants in the programme write and receive critical feedback from acclaimed playwright Zulfadli “Big” Rashid. Zulfadli Rashid or ‘Big’, Rashid – who is an educator, a writer, and a theatre practitioner. In his 15 years of practice, Big has had the opportunity to collaborate with some of the best local theatre-makers, from whom he has acquired much knowledge. Over the years, he has written and adapted numerous plays, staged at different local performance venues over the years, produced by different theatre companies and collectives. Big is currently exploring possibilities of collaboration with artists of various disciplines. More recently, Big assists his baby daughter with her cognitive development endeavors.