The Sorrows of Young Yat Sum
Ricochet Ensemble
An educator and three students, unknown to each other, share their lives through Facebook and inner connection to their city as they experience the unexpected in Hong Kong.
Teacher Tong, who is engaged to a policeman, cannot find peace of mind after tear gas is fired during a protest.
Studious Yat Sum faces a series of bizarre challenges as she awaits her results in the first HKDSE exam.
Smoker and head prefect Wang Hang, who punishes other students for smoking, finds himself standing behind his dream girl every day at the bus stop.
Film fan Yau Yung develops a passion for drama and her drama teacher.
Four people, unknown to each other, share their lives through Facebook and inner connection to their city.
| Director | Rico Wu |
| Playwright | Yan Pat-to |
| Producer | Felix Chan |
| Main Cast | Cecilia Chan, Chan Wai-chung, Cindy Cheung, Melodee Mak |
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7-8.8(Fri – Sat)7:30pm
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9.8 (Sun)3pm
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- Approx. 1 hour 45 minutes without intermission
- Best for ages 12 and above
(Children under the age of 6 will not be admitted)
Friendly Reminder
- In Cantonese
- Meet-the-artist sessions after the performances on 7-8.8
Photo: Kwan Yik Chung
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The Sorrows of Young Yat Sum Youth actors wanted! (Application closed)
In this workshop (approx. 66 sessions), learn to use drama, movement and a cappella to develop stories about young people’s lives today. Then rehearse and perform with professional actors in The Sorrows of Young Yat Sum, exploring issues related to education, love and social relationships and gaining valuable experience of teamwork.
Audition
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Audition Dates29-30.5.2015 (Fri - Sun)
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Audition VenueKo Shan Theatre New Wing Rehearsal Room (1)Map
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Deadline of Application28.5.2015 (Thu)
Workshops and Rehearsals
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Date & Time3.6 – 2.8.2015
(approx. 66 sessions) -
VenueKo Shan Theatre New WingMap
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Fee$480
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Quota20
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Target *Ages 16-25
*Attention: Applicants must attend all the workshops, rehearsals and performances. Participants with attendance rate less than 90% in the workshops will not be allowed to take part in the finale performance.
- Please apply online on or before 28.5.2015 (Thu).
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Shortlisted applicants will be informed by telephone and email for audition.
Audition Date: 29-30.5.2015 (Fri-Sun) - Shortlisted applicants are required to prepare a performance of 2-minute-solo in your own choice of scripts.
- The audition result would be announced in early June.
- Successful applicants (hereinafter referred to as “Participants”) please send a crossed cheque of $480 (payable to ‘The Government of the HKSAR’), with the name and contact number of the participant written on the back, to the Festivals Office at Level 5, Administration Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, 10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong by 3 June 2015. Please specify “Participation of The Sorrows of Young Yat Sum Youth Theatre Workshop” on the envelope.
- No refund will be made for participants who drop out of the workshops.
- The presenter reserves the right to amend the programme according to the number of enrolments.
- Programmes are subject to change. Please refer to the Leisure and Cultural Services Department’s announcements as final.
- The workshop will be conducted in Cantonese.
Ricochet Ensemble
Felix Chan 61701742/ felix@felixism.com
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