What happens when you become a parent? Do you suddenly, magically know what to do as soon as you bring a child into this world? Does your relationship with your spouse change, for better or for worse?
And what happens to your sense of self?
Those are the questions playwright Faith Ng addresses in The Fourth Trimester, directed by Claire Wong. This theatrical masterpiece is the highlight of Checkpoint Theatre’s 20th Anniversary Season.
In a day and age where people in Singapore are constantly pressured to achieve an “ideal” set by societal norms, this play tackles the beauty and pains of parenthood, adulthood, and what it means to be happy.
Inspired by the honesty and sensitivity with which Checkpoint Theatre confronts these matters, The Everyday People presents a brand new interview series that shines light on the people who work tirelessly to bring this original play in front of an audience.
"Society puts a huge pressure on us to be attached to someone, to want children and to reach other societal…
We take a look at the weeks and months of rehearsals that went into bringing Faith Ng’s latest play on…
"I hope audiences who watch 'The Fourth Trimester' will have more empathy and compassion for others. Stop putting pressure on…
"And to everyone who’s watching this play, I hope you come to realise that it’s okay if your life is…
"I think it’s important to tell this story because often, once children come into the picture, especially in a city…
"What convinced me to take up this role were the many cultural touchpoints that I very much identify with. Faith…
"With stories like 'The Fourth Trimester' painting a very realistic picture of parenthood, I hope more people understand that dads…
"When the audience watches 'The Fourth Trimester', I hope they understand that at the end of the day, it’s not…
"So it always comes back to the same question of ‘Are you happy?’ And what does it even mean to…
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