#theedgekl

So I've been nominated for my first @kakiseni Boh Cameronian Arts Award for 'Best Performer in a Leading Role' under the musical theatre category. Honestly never thought this would ever happen. Still processing this. Meanwhile, big shout out to all the judges who deemed me worthy to be nominated, the people behind the #TheEdgeKL and super congrats to all the other nominees for this #16BCAA. #Repost @theatrethreesixty (@get_repost) ・・・ Tonight theatrethreesixty celebrates 5 BOH Cameronian Arts Awards nominations for the 10th anniversary production of Nick Choo's THE EDGE - our very first musical - staged in December 2018 at Lot'ng. Best Direction - Christopher Ling Best Musical Direction - Dominic Lucien Luk Best Performer in a Leading Role - Michael Chen Best Performer in a Supporting Role - Kai Chalmers Best Set Design - Christopher Ling The #16BCAA ceremony will be held on Sunday, April 28 at Pavillion Hotel KL. Thank you, @bohteamalaysia and @kakiseni. #theedgekl #16BCAA #mulanyadisini #theatrethreesixtyturns5 https://www.instagram.com/michaelcsm/p/BvOSkAqpVWL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wo54qcja5pl1

Goodnight Jarod of #TheEdgeKL 2018 by @theatrethreesixty @nickchoomusic. I'm pretty sure post production blues is going to hit me hard on this one. One of the common questions I've been getting asked a lot throughout this whole run was, "How did you make yourself cry so consistently at all the different moments of the show?" I am reminded of this quote from this article: “You’re not just technically producing it. When you cry, you really cry – physically, emotionally, everything. It’s in you. It’s part of your life.” https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2016/aug/11/actors-emotions-on-stage-kate-fleetwood-michelle-terry-ben-miles There is something about Jarod that I connect with on a level that I cannot explain. It's just there and it was a pleasure to revisit again, 10 years later. Once again, a big thank you for all of you who came to watch it. I am truly grateful. Big hugs to #theatrethreesixty @chrisling Nick Choo @teacherdomlucienluk @ken.ssc @mooglehuffer @farisha_nadia Adry @triaaziz @kaichalmerss @michelle.hs.tan @ping.khoo @izworkz Elaine Jazz'Lynne, Wai Leong, Aizat Adli and @nickxandar - #TheEdgeKL - Picture by @shipng (at Lot'ng) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrxgVqBH4cj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=s7e0dcfbxqot

Some of #TheEdgeKL 2008 version reunited. Thanks for coming to watch @souldoctorlee! - #theatrethreesixty (at Lot'ng) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrqM2BSnEEd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=z4kzajsqp0ny

Wow. The show is sold out for the entire week. Wow. What is #TheEdgeKL to me? On the surface, it's a musical about 6 people trying to understand why someone they love and care about is pushed so far to the edge that he's threatening suicide. But go deeper, it's about the love & care unsaid through a series of funny moments, bad decisions & things that we sometimes simply have no control over. It's about how mismatched expectations and untold truths can lead to unexpected results. I play the elder brother who felt like he was forced to do more than just be a brother and a son in his life. Yearning to be something else. Wanting to live up to everyone's expectations and make everybody else happy, hoping that it'll fill his own void. Personally, it's an opportunity to revisit my first musical. My first time playing a role that I was so moved by that it stayed with me for the last 10 years. So much so that I'd feel tears welling up inside just humming any of the tunes from it. Thank you to - @nickchoomusic @chrisling @teacherdomlucienluk @theatrethreesixty for having the faith in me to revisit this role. To @triaaziz @michelle.hs.tan @kaichalmerss @izworkz @ping.khoo for being part of this journey with me as cast. And crew : @mooglehuffer @farisha_nadia @ken.ssc , Adri and musicians Elaine, Wai Leong and Aizat. And to all of the audience who have come watch the show, allowing yourselves to feel something when watching it. For being part of this experience. One more week to go. I will be giving it my all with the rest of the cast and crew. - #actor #musical #theatrethreesixty #MalaysianMade #theatre (at Lot'ng) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrhKRUSnuME/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=iy7y2f08p1ds

After a very emotional stretch of performing #TheEdgeKL, spending some #FamilyTime with these ones was mucho appreciated! PS : #TheEdgeKL will resume again this Wed till Sunday. Go get your tickets at theedgekl.peatix.com today. Tickets are going fast. (at The Ship @ Damansara Utama) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrMuDSwHjJZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zk2kiq6e2hb9

Are you watching #TheEdgeKL today? Look out for this signage, Lot'ng when you're looking for @upstairsatlotng It's our first matinee show! 3pm yo. (at Lot'ng) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrJ74ZCnY2t/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6sa1am4rb0d1

#TheEdgeKL rehearsals are moving really fast. I can't believe we're near the end of Nov! Revisiting the character of 'Jarod' is such a pleasure. As human beings who need to function in this crazy chaotic world where bad things can happen to good people, I believe we have to force ourselves 'not to feel'. It's a necessary defence mechanism so that we can continue to function. Sometimes I think I enjoy acting so much because it forces me 'to feel'. Facing Jarod's demons makes me face my own truths too and helps me come to terms with them. Helps me become better. Maybe watching 6 actors play characters who desperately face their own demons to try and save someone else can help you too? We open on 8 Dec folks. Have you bought your tickets yet? http://www.michaelcsm.com/post/180061960992/theedgekl2018 I promise you this is a musical presented to you in a way you never expect. :-) - #actor #musical #theatrethreesixty #MalaysianMade #ThisIsWhatIDoWhenImNotExercisingOrProducing (at Lot'ng) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqpPy6WH6Cz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19mlkv7telw5i

Thanks for the picture @izworkz. Riding to @upstairsatlotng for #TheEdgeKL rehearsals during peak hour traffic from KL to Taipan. No stress. Have you bought your tickets yet? Last chance to get the early bird promo today (22 Nov) at https://theedgekl.peatix.com (Key in promo code : ToTheEdge, before checking out!) - #michaelcsmrides #vulcan500 #chopperlife #dailyrider #actor (at Lot'ng) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqc02z-H4k_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=q08gy2tts01t