Sing Out - A Musical 2025 Date & Time: 22 Aug 2025 (Friday) 7:30pm 23 Aug 2025 (Saturday) 2:30pm & 7:30pm 24 Aug 2025 (Sunday) 2:30pm Venue: Hong Kong Cultural Centre (Grand Theatre) *Performance in Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. *Approximately 2.5 hours with a 15-minute intermission The award-winning dream team of the Hong Kong theatre scene have teamed up with young creatives, sparking new energy in their 2025 production! The Hong Kong original musical "Sing Out - A Musical", which won six major prizes at the 27th Hong Kong Drama Awards, is coming to the stage in August 2025. The musical combines the mission of artistic heritage and character education. The 2025 production is organised and produced by HKAPA EXCEL, sponsored by the Lee Hysan Foundation. The professional creative team will collaborate with approximately 80 young people from various institutions to participate in the on-stage and backstage performance, injecting new vigour and creativity into the local musical theatre scene! Composer: Leon Ko Lyricist: Chris Shum Bookwriter: Candace Chong Executive Producer: Josephine Yim Producer: Lam Hing Lun Guest Performer: Jason Chan Advisors: Leon Ko, Nick Ho Set & Costume Design Advisor: WONG Yat Kwan* Lighting Design Advisor: YEUNG Tsz Yan Director & Choreographer: Florence Cheong Music Director: EK Wong Singing Coach: Lianna Tse Audio Designer: HA Yan Pui Set Designer: CHAN Sing Yin Lighting Designer: LEE Wai Sum Vanessa Costume & Styling Designer: GIU Yuen Man Assistant Director: Pearlmi Tam Assistant Singing Coach: Melodee Mak Choreographer Assistant: Brian Young Dance Coach: Sylvia Lee *With kind permission from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Award-Winning Production A production created for Hong Kong students and performed by Hong Kong students, led by a top-notch creative team from the Hong Kong theatre scene. Winner of 6 awards at the 27th Hong Kong Drama Awards , including Best Production . This is the first production featuring a student cast to receive the "Best Production" award. A Tribute to Diversity, Inclusion, and Integration The cast consists of students from over 40 secondary schools with diverse backgrounds (including ethnic minorities and visually impaired students), showcasing the powerful force of inclusion and integration. Since 2017, it has nurtured hundreds of young people to step onto the professional theatre stage. The Power of Arts Education Witness the transformation of student as they experience challenges in their "4-D" artistic journey , maintaining discipline, proving their dedication, discovering their true selves, and finding joy throughout the process. Synopsis A confident and ambitious secondary school student, filled with youthful vigor, encounters young individuals from all walks of life. Together, they form an unconventional choir, determined to overcome past failures and rise to new heights. Unfortunately, their path towards pursuing their dreams is paved with challenges and setbacks. At the most bewildering crossroads, how will they rediscover their initial aspirations and emerge from the depths of despair? While searching for the meaning of music and life, will these "angry youths" transform into "passionate youths"? 27th Hong Kong Drama Awards: • Best Production • Best Director (Comedy/Farce) • Best Original Song Lyrics • Best Musical Score • Best Sound Design • Outstanding Production of the Year 4D Arts x Character Education D iscovery / D elight / D edication / D iscipline EXCEL has been offering musical theatre training courses since 2002 and produces a significant summer musical for teenagers yearly. This year, young artists and students will continue embarking on a journey filled with both artistic and character education. Strategic Partner and Sponsor Organised and Presented by

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Bespoke Services Extending Performing Arts for All Introduction Afterschool Programme Performance Production Bespoke Services / Corporate Training / Bespoke Service by EXCEL Corporate Training Corporate Training Programme offers a unique opportunity for corporate clients, schools, government departments, and other organisations to develop their employees’ practical knowledge of performance and production. Our programme also emphasises creative thinking, confidence, and communication skills, which are essential qualities for success in today’s competitive business world. Our Honorable Clients Other Bespoke Services: Afterschool Programme More Information Performance Production More Information Have a Question? Contact Us

Directing and Acting Series Unfold the captivating stories ON and OFF screens Copy of Directing and Acting Series / Directing and Acting Series Ho Cheuk Tin x Wing Moa Immersive Film Workshop Step into the Director's Chair - Join us as Director Ho Cheuk Tin, the Best New Director of the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards, renowned for his feature-length films "The Sparring Partner" and "Over My Dead Body," shares his invaluable insights on guiding actors on set. Alongside him, acting coach Wing Moa will shed light on their collaborative process, showcasing their distinct approaches to elicit the best from the actors in their roles. Through live demonstrations and interactive sessions, audience will have the chance to engage directly with the speakers and discover the transformative power of director-actor collaboration. Date: 4 November 2023 (Sat) Time: 2 pm - 6 pm Venue: HKAPA Language: Cantonese Fee: $550 Enrol Speakers Ho Cheuk Tin HO Cheuk Tin is a graduate of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, with a major in directing. After graduation, he participated in a wide range of projects, from feature-length film projects (Unbeatable and To the Fore ), commercials, to music videos. Ho's first feature-length film The Sparring Partner was released in 2022 and became the fourth Hong Kong film to break through HK$40 million box office in the same year. The film received 16 nominations including Best Film and Best Director at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Ho was named the Best New Director of the year. His latest work is Over My Dead Body , a black comedy which has just been released in Hong Kong in April 2023. Wing Moa Graduated from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (Drama) and the University of Hong Kong (Comparative Literature, German, Media and Cultural Studies), Wing Mo is currently an actress, acting coach, and emcee, actively involved in the cultural and arts scene. In recent years, she has been actively engaged in film and television production. including serving as a acting coach and actress for Ho Cheuk-Tin's film The Sparring Partner , Philip Yung's film Papa (unreleased) and ViuTv drama series "十七年命運週期" (unaired). She also starred in ViuTV drama series "島嶼協奏曲" (unaired) and "iSWIM". In addition to her work in film and television, Wing Mo has been nominated for Best Actress at the Hong Kong Theatre Libre Awards, and received the Outstanding Actress Award from HKAPA during her studies. She has participated in over 40 theatrical productions and has performed on stage in Argentina, France, Taiwan, and Mainland China. With extensive hosting experience, Wing Mo won the championship in the CRHK 903 DJ Competition and hosted the radio program "id人辦." She has worked as a host, anchor trainee, and reporter for TVB Entertainment News Channel, Cable TV Entertainment News Channel, and online Travel Program. She has also served as an emcee for the 37th Hong Kong Film Awards ViuTV Red Carpet.

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Bespoke Services Extending Performing Arts for All Introduction Corporate Training Performance Production Bespoke Service / Afterschool Programme / Film and Television Production Afterschool Programme Film and Television Production Selective Module 1 Selective Module 2 Selective Module 3 Selective Module * The content of each module can be adjusted in order to meet the specific needs of the school. Selective Module 1: Visual Storytelling Students learn to identify the various disciplines involved in creating content, operate cameras for effective communication through framing and composition, and transfer their ideas into a format suitable for screen work. Additionally, students explore the role of sound and music in storytelling, develop their own stories for shooting, and learn pre-production techniques to ensure a smooth production process. They also learn to produce their stories and apply basic post-production techniques to refine their final product. Number of sessions: 8 sessions; 1.5 hours / session Required venue: Classroom / Multipurpose Room Required Equipment: Projector, computer and iPad* *Some apps may need to be installed for practical or teaching purposes No. of Participants: max. 20 people Selective Module * The content of each module can be adjusted in order to meet the specific needs of the school. Selective Module 2: Screenplay Students gain various skills related to scriptwriting, including learning about the job of a scriptwriter, proper script format, creative ideation process, writer's room interaction, crafting a synopsis, identifying character and plot beats, taking feedback, and sharing their work with others. Number of sessions: 8 sessions; 1.5 hours / session Required venue: Classroom / Multipurpose Room Required Equipment: Projector, computer and iPad* *Some apps may need to be installed for practical or teaching purposes No. of Participants: max. 20 people Selective Module * The content of each module can be adjusted in order to meet the specific needs of the school. Selective Module 3: Editing Students learn about the history of editing and the editor's role in storytelling. Additionally, students learn to manage software to set up projects for an edit, master the art of juxtaposition, hone cuts, finalize a cut, and lock picture. They also learn the importance of sound and how to layer effective sound for storytelling. Finally, students learn the basic graphic capacity of their software to output an engaging work. Number of sessions: 8 sessions; 1.5 hours / session Required venue: Classroom / Multipurpose Room Required Equipment: Projector, computer and iPad* Some apps may need to be installed for practical or teaching purposes No. of Participants: max. 20 people Other Afterschool Programme: Stage Production Other Bespoke Services: Corporate Training More Information Performance Production More Information Have a Question? Contact Us

Lifelong Learning Explore dynamic programmes at EXCEL. Drama-based Public Speaking - Beginners / Drama-based Public Speaking - Beginners The ability to present your thoughts and ideas in succinct, engaging language and to hold the undivided attention of an audience is a good skill-set to have... at any time! The Drama-based Public Speaking course is your first step toward becoming a sincere and engaging speaker with ‘presence’. The course will focus on your strengths and develop a platform on which to build your speaking skills. Students will be trained to take out of their comfort zones. In this course you will learn by doing through a carefully designed process of learning. Drama-based materials and techniques will be utilised to expand your public speaking ability and increase the scope of your comfort zone. The course is conducted in a small group of 8-10 participants to ensure ample attention is given to individual needs. Students will practice and present a speech at the end of the course. Course information BROWSE ALL COURSES

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Bespoke Services Extending Performing Arts for All Introduction Corporate Training Performance Production Bespoke Services / Afterschool Programme / Bespoke Service by EXCEL Afterschool Programme Afterschool Programme is a customised extracurricular programme designed for schools. With the guidance of professional instructors, students and teachers will learn the necessary skills and expertise required to deliver a successful production using their school’s equipment, while also fostering the development of their creative thinking and communication skills. Stage Production Film & Television Production Other Bespoke Services: Corporate Training More Information Performance Production More Information Have a Question? Contact Us