STAGEARTS DRAMA & THEATRE MANAGEMENT PRESENTS
Those Who Can’t, Teach
Written By Haresh Sharma
& Adapted by Nanyang Polytechnic for this Staging Those Who Can't, Teach is originally created by The Necessary Stage
THEATRe FOR THE ARTS (TFA)
19 & 20 DECEMBER 2024
7:00 - 9:00PM
Claudius
THOSE WHO CAN’T, TEACH
SYNOPSIS
Set in Marine Parade Secondary School, 'Those Who Can't, Teach' looks at the eccentric lives of teachers and students, which often creates hilarious results. As the teachers struggle daily to 'nurture', the students prefer to hang out and chillax. In the meantime, they all have to deal with the dreaded parents. With trouble-making and instagramming, teaching and politicking, school has never been the same. Join the colourful cast of characters as they struggle to prove that Those Who CAN, Teach.
FEATURING
ALYSSA NUR HANNAH KLOER, ANNIKA NUR LIYANA KLOER, ARIF SUZAIRI, CHNG JUN
AN JORDAN, DYLLAN SIM, ESTORES GILLIAN FEDERICO, GABRIELLE ANN BERNARDO PALERMO, HUANG EN CHLOE, NATHAN WONG, NOORINNISA ARSHAD, PAN CHIN YI, QUEK YU XUAN, SIN KIT NING DAVINA
DIRECTED BY PRODUCED BY
YAZID JALIL
ANNIKA NUR LIYANA KLOER
HUANG EN CHLOE
GABRIELLE ANN BERNARDO PALERMO
PAN CHIN YI
CHNG JUN AN JORDAN
TONGSON KEIRA SZENNAEA LEGASPI
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
‘THOSE WHO CAN’T, TEACH’ IS WRITTEN BY HARESH SHARMA AND ADAPTED BY NANYANG POLYTECHNIC FOR THIS STAGING.
‘THOSE WHO CAN'T, TEACH’ IS ORIGINALLY CREATED BY THE NECESSARY STAGE.
DIRECTORS’ NOTE
Welcome to StageArt’s 2024 Annual Production, “Those Who Can’t, Teach”! This production holds a special place in our hearts as it represents not only our shared vision but also a heartfelt tribute to the teachers who have shaped our lives in ways we may not have fully appreciated until now.
For many of us, secondary school was a time of discovery, growth, and unforgettable memories. It was during those formative years that we encountered teachers who left an indelible mark on our lives. Our vision for this production was to recreate the essence of those school days—the joy, the chaos, the lessons learnt. This play is, in many ways, a love letter to the educators who gave so much of themselves during what we believe were the most nurturing years of our lives. To all the teachers who have shaped us, this is our thank you.
Of course, this production would not have been possible without the incredible team that brought it to life. To our brilliant cast, dedicated producers, hardworking crew—you are the backbone of this journey. Your passion, creativity, and commitment have made this vision a reality. Thank you.
With Love, Annika, Chloe, Gaby & Chin Yi
PROGRAMME
Prologue
Act 1
Scene 1: MPSS Staffs
Scene 2: Sports Day
Scene 3: Teachers’ Lives
Act 2
Scene 1.1: The Students
Scene 1.2: Flashback
Scene 1.3: Teck Liang & Clare
Scene 1.4: Hamlet Rehearsal
Scene 1.5: Lepak Time
Scene 2: Mrs Phua’s Scolding
Scene 3: O-Level Results
Scene 4: The Wedding
Act 3
Scene 1: Nursing Home
Scene 2.1: Hana’s Stance
Scene 2.2: Mr & Ms Ong
Scene 3.1: Jali’s Home
Scene 3.2: Kakak Angel
Scene 3.3: Fight with Jali
Act 4
Scene 1: Staffroom
Scene 2: Mrs Phua’s Last Day
Scene 3.1: Mother’s Passing
Scene 3.2: Reality Hitting
Scene 3.3: Prom Night
Epilogue
PROPS MEMBER
PROPS MASTER
HUANG XINYI ASST. STAGE MANAGER
TONGSON KEIRA SZENNAEA LEGASPI STAGE MANAGER
TOH SI-YING GERMAINE ASST. STAGE MANAGER
MUHAMMED FAZLULLAH S/O SAHABUDEEN SET DESIGNER
HUANG JINGXUAN SHAYN PROPS MEMBER
CHAN YONG GUAN ETHAN PROPS MEMBER
DESIREE SU LIGHTS ASSISTANT
EE JIAROU COSTUME MASTER
ARIF SUZAIRI PUBLICITY
CHU JIA YING CHERALYN PUBLICITY
HARISSA QISTINA PUBLICITY
WANG JINGEN PUBLICITY
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THOSE WHO CAN’T, TEACH
PRESENTED BY NYP STAGEARTS DRAMA & THEATRE MANAGEMENT TEAM 2024
SPECIAL THANKS
TO NYP STUDENT DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI RELATIONS FOR SUPPORTING THIS PRODUCTION, TO NYP AMBASSADORIAL TEAM & NYP PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB FOR SUPPORTING OUR EVENT, TO LIN JUN XIAN FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PLAY.