Alvin Tan
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First Name
Alvin
Surname or Business Name
Tan
Years Affiliated
2016
Affiliation
The Necessary Stage, Singapore
Birthplace
Singapore
Occupation
Founder and Artistic Director
Biographical Text
Alvin is the Founder and Artistic Director of The Necessary Stage and a leading proponent of devising theatre in Singapore, having directed more than 70 plays which have been staged localled and at international festivals. He has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship and in 1998, was conferred the Young Artist Award for Theatre. In 2010, Alvin was conferred the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture, in recognition of his significant contribution to the arts. The following year, he was awarded Best Director at 2011 The Straits Times Life! Theatre Awards for Model Citizens by The Necessary Stage. Alvin was previously invited by the Ministry of Education to design a drama syllabus at 'O' Levels for implementation in schools. In 2014, Alvin was conferred the Cultural Medallion for his artistic excellence and contribution to Singapore’s arts and cultural landscape. He is also currently the Artistic Director of Peer Pleasure, an annual youth-oriented theatre festival in Singapore.
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“Alvin Tan,” NTU CCA Singapore Digital Archive, accessed April 25, 2024, https://ntuccasingapore.omeka.net/items/show/566.