SOUND DESIGN WORK
They All Die At The End
Theatresauce | theatre | 2023
Thosai at funerals. Unspoken words of love. Missed calls from Amma. Unwritten letters to Appa. Five men reflect and interrogate what it means to be Malaysian and Indian - in the past, present and imagination.
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Directed by Dhinesha Karthigesu
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Kirthana Kuhendran - Sound Designer and Sound Operator
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Working on my first devised theatre with the combining poetic text, dialogue, music and movement. I worked closely with the director and actors to curate the show with them from scratch through workshops, experiments and conceptualising the entire experience.
The Hyacinths are Blooming
theatrethreesixty | theatre | 2022
An immersive theatre installation
In conjunction with the What About Kuching arts festival 2022
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Directed by Christopher Ling
Written by Alex Chua
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Kirthana Kuhendran - Sound Designer and Stage Manager
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The immersive installation took place at Tink + Think, Kuching which was transformed into a 2 floor stage with segments for the many pieces. Working with director, Christopher Ling, we mapped out the entire show and worked on setting up the technical layout for the installations.
FORTUNE KOOKY
KuLT Productions | Musical | 2022
“The title is a play on words as the fortune cookie is an element in the story. The reason it is spelt ‘kooky’ is that the musical examines how when it comes to fortune, money, and becoming rich, people tend to act a little bit crazy,” Toh explained.
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Directed by Nicole Ann Thomas
Written by Terence Toh, Lydia Tong and Kelvin Loh
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Kirthana Kuhendran - Sound Designer, Graphic Designer, Social Media Lead and Side Actress
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Working both on and off stage for this production allowed me a better insight when designing the soundscapes and effects for the show including unique and custom designs such as "Gong with Seagulls and Ocean" as the God of Wealth enters the scene from his Summer Vacation.
A Christmas Carol
theatrethreesixty | theatre | 2021
A local adaptation of the British classic 'A Christmas Carol' aims to bring hope and cheer to those who need a second chance directed by Christopher Ling
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Kirthana Kuhendran - Sound Designer and Stage Manager
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Sound Design for this show was minimal but also fantastical as we encounter the supernatural. The design of building tension and creating a narrative using just sound can be heard in the scene where Marley visits Ebi only told by sound and Ebi's reaction.
Orang Bulan
theatrethreesixty | theatre | 2021
The play, Orang Bulan, is "a commentary on what it means to be human when thrust into situations of unimaginable stress and uncertainty — something we have become all too familiar with in recent days", says its director, Christopher Ling of theatrethreesixty.
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The SCI-FI play is the curtain opener for a new performing arts venue in Bandar Utama called Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre (PJPaC).
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Kirthana Kuhendran - Sound Designer and Sound Operator
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Composing for this play and working alongside Christopher Ling was exciting as the challenge to create a Sci-Fi soundtrack and create the effect and ambience of being on the moon.
24 Jam Dalam 37 Tahun
theatrethreesixty | theatre | 2020
“To be a great human being, you should not have a father figure.”
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Haikal struggles with finding out what it means to be a good man without having his father around for much of his life. He questions his parents’ fractured relationship, his place in the world, what he means to the people around him and whether having a father figure is necessary at all to lead a happy and successful life.
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Directed by theatrethreesixty’s artistic director Christopher Ling and written by Khairi Anwar (IQ.Rock, POHLITHIK) of Anomalist Production.
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Kirthana Kuhendran - Sound Designer and Assistant Stage Manager
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My first experience doing Sound Design for plays. Worked closely with Christopher Ling and composer Takahara to create a soundscape that mixes music, effects and ambience to transform the small blackbox into different spaces.
THE WORKING DEAD
KuLT Productions | Musical | 2019
The Working Dead is a fully Malaysian musical comedy presented by KuLT Productions about overworked corporate zombies.
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NOMINATED 17th BOH CAMERONIAN ARTS AWARDS Best Sound Design for Musical Theatre: Kirthana Kuhendran and Akai for The Working Dead by KuLT Productions
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Kirthana Kuhendran - Sound Designer and Lead Actress
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This musical was my first attempt at Sound Design. Working closely with the director and musical director, I created whimsical moments to match the comical narrative and created a unique magic sound effect for the Bomoh and her Zombies. I also designed the soundboard that was used in this production via ableton and using the Launchpad Mini to allow on-the-spot layering and more accurate effects following the live actors.
