Spot-On Theatre’s The Condo Cocoon

Spot-On Theatre’s “The Condo Cocoon”

Click here for an article that appears in New Straits Time on 11 June 2010

Where: PJ Live Arts Sdn Bhd, 2A-3 Block K, Jaya One, Section 1372A Jalan Universiti, Petaling Jaya

When: June 18-19, 8.30pm

Admission: RM50. Tel: 03-7960 0439 (11am to 6 pm )

The Play

It tells of Angela, a straight A student who is set up by her own ex-schoolmates to marry a playboy lawyer. The marriage ends in divorce. Years later, when Angela meets an ex-convict, Sam, and learns the truth, she plans her revenge. Cast includes Lolitha Chin (Angela), Vijay V. (Sam), Chow Mun Yuen (Tora, ex-classmate), Larry Hoo (Golan, condo spirit who knows everything) and Lay Choo (Cheh Cheh, Angela’s stepsister).

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Drama Comedy - The Condo Cocoon

Spot-On Theatre’s 4th production

The Condo Cocoon

Genre : Dark Comedy

Concept: When a woman takes revenge, there is no stopping

Theme: You have got to be street smart to survive

Date: 18 & 19 June 2010

Time: 8:30 p.m.

Venue: PJ Life Arts in Jaya One ... 2A-3, Block K, Jaya One, Section 13, 72A Jalan University, 46200 Petaling Jaya.

Website:http://www.pjla.com.my/

Box Office:Phone: 603- 7960 0439

Admission Fee:
RM 50 per ticket (call Box Office for early birds & groups discounts; Other terms and conditions apply)

Produced by:
Sew Chen

Directed by:
Loggie

Organized by:
Spot-on Theatre Petaling Jaya

Synopsis

This is a story of how Angela, a straight Ace student, is set up by her own ex-schoolmates to marry a playboy lawyer. The marriage ends in divorce. For three years she remained cocooned in her Condo trying to understand life. She tumbles upon Sam, an ex-convict, and learns about the truth. Angela plans her revenge in the quiet of her condo. While taking revenge, she sets herself up to rise to the higher levels of management. Each scene is supported by Golan the condo spirit. Her whole plan is revealed at the last scene.

The Casts

1. Angela the main character: Lolitha

2. Sam the ex-convict: Vijay J

3. Tora the exclassmate: Mun Yuen

4. Kelly the ex classmate: Kelly

5. Cheh Cheh the step sister of Angela: Lay Choo

6. CEO of Angel’s company: Simon Soar

7. Golan the condo spirit who knows everything: Larry Hoo

8. Security Guard of the condo: Logi

About Spot-On Theatre

Spot–On theatre is a unique theatre production group. The casts are all members of the Speaker’s Dream Toastmasters club. Every year a play is written.

Lolitha

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Webmaster

Toastmasters Awareness Month

Word of Appreciation

From a guest writing to Chrissy Steinhardt, VP Membership of Speakers' Dream Toastmasters Club after attending one of the Club meetings during the Chinese New Year gathering cum Toastmasters meeting on 22/2/2010.

Dear Chrissy and Darcy,
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It's my pleasure to be in a toastmasters meeting. I travelled almost 40km to be there but it's worth the visit. Your club has so many great speakers and I've definitely picked up a couple of communication skills from them. I've been to lots of meetings where the speakers are dull but it's totally different in your club. All the best to both of you wonderful couple. ROAR!!!!!!!(Darcy's trademark).

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Cheers.

Regards,
Dic-Syen

CNY Meeting-cum-celebration

It was roaring hot on 22/2/2010 where we had 26 members and guests attending the Chinese New Year cum Roaring Toastmasters meeting. We were honored to have 2 special guests from District 51 – LGM Francis Ng, DTM and Are W6 Governor, Ng Lay Choo, ACB, CL. In addition to our normal refreshment, we had the special “Yee Sang” sponsored by Ong Siew Chien, DTM.

When I first stepped into the meeting room, I could not believe my eyes. All the 4 walls were decorated with the word – FOOK pasted upside down and red packets. There were pomelos and nien kao beautifully arranged on a red table in the centre front of the meeting room. All of us felt energized, prosperous and VERRY ONNGG indeed!

The Toastmaster of the Evening, Mok Soo Pon, ATMB, CL was not only dress to the occasion but also kept the energy high throughout the meeting.

One of the highlights of the evening is the Chinese Tea session conducted by Alfred Koh, ACS, CL. He demonstrated the process step by step. He brought his personal tea set, the room’s décor and even the red table all the way from Gua Musang. Special thanks to Alfred. We also celebrated Alfred’s birthday with the HAPPY BIRTHDAY song and cake.

Table Topic Master Chrissy Steinhardt packaged the topics perfectly by incorporating the theme of the meeting - Roaring Toastmasters Meeting and the word of the day - Prosperous. 2 of our guests took up the challenge and one of the guests – Cik Faz became the Best Table Topic Speaker.

We were mesmerized by very interesting project speeches. Darcy was fantabuluous with his body movements sharing his helicopter experience. Lawrence was superb in his adaptation of the movie – Lord of the Rings. Mun Yuen was dead serious with her topic – Going with the Flow. Hats off to the project speakers!

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Simon Soh, ACG tickled us with a humorous evaluation of Darcy’s speech using the acronym – V I A G R A. Simon is no more simple Simon but funnyman Simon. The General Evaluator, Grace Tan, CTM, CL was so meticulous in her overall evaluation that even the Table Topic Evaluator, yours truly, was given a written evaluation of my evaluation.

As the Organizing Chairman for this Roaring Toastmasters meeting, I take this opportunity to say a BIG THANK YOU to all the role players, sponsors and participants. Your support, your presence and your contribution made it a WONDERFUL meeting.

Cheers!

Koh Teck Lee
Vice President of Public Relations

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Toastmaster Awareness Month

Toastmaster Awareness Month with Speakers' Dream Toastmaster Club

Theme of the evening: Your 8th World Wonder

Come and join us!!

All, including non-toastmaster club members are welcome.

Date: Monday 8 March 2010

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Venue: Kelab Golf Perkhidmatan Awam, KGPA, Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur

Direction: Opposite Eastin Hotel. If you are coming from Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam or Klang, after Shell and Petronas stations, turn left at the traffic light (below the ramp of the Sprint Highway).

Call Lawrence Hoo: 012-2999425

or email: lawrencehoo76@yahoo.com

for more information.


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Congratulations!

What an amazing Monday night (11 January 2010) ! We had 4 contestants for the International Speech Contest and 7 contestants for the Table Topics Contest. All of them did their best in entertaining the audience with their creative and inspiring speeches.

May I present you the results for both the Contests :-

International Speech Contest
Champion : Lawrence Hoo, CC
1st Runner-up : Simon Soh. ACG
2nd Runner-up : Koh Teck Lee, ACB, ALS

Table Topics Contest
Champion : Simon Soh, ACG
1st Runner-up : Chrissy Steinhardt
2nd Runner-up: Darcy Steinhardt

The champion and 1st runner-up for both the Contests will represent Speakers Dream Toastmasters Club to the Area W6 International Speech and Table Topics Contest hosted by SAI Masters Toastmasters Club.

Details as follows :-

When : Sunday, 24/1/2010 from 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm

Where : 24, Jalan Abdullah, Off Jalan Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur

Cheers!

Koh Teck Lee
Vice President of Public Relations

Joint Meeting with Mid-Valley Toastmasters Club

On 28 December 2009, a joint meeting was conducted between Speakers' Dream Toastmasters Club and Mid-Valley Toastmasters Club.

The meeting was formally opened with the presidential address delivered by Ismail Fahmi, the President of Speakers' Dream Toastmasters Club.

It was indeed a great evening with entertaining speeches.

World-renowned distinguished speaker, K. Loghandran, Runner-up at the World International Speech Contest 2008, presented a humor session. He has the audience in stitches: they laughed and laughed...

Lawrence Ho won the Prepared Speeches Category with his topic "So What's Next".

Click here to read full texts written by Mid-Valley Toastmasters Club.

President of Speakers' Dream Toastmasters Club, Ismail Fahmi

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Webmaster.

Public Communicator

Win as a
"Public Communicator"
rather than a Public Speaker

The difference can mentally orientate you towards winning.

This workshop will help you in the techniques of engagement.

Pick up on the techniques used consciously and unconsciously.

Our presenter has been interviewed by the Neuro Semantics group toelicit his mental strategies so that others may model him. The primafacie findings of the Neuro Semantics group will be shared with you.

Our presenter

DTM K.Loghandran

World Award Winner in Public Speaking
1993- World Taped Speech Champion
2008 - 1st Runner up World Championships of Public Speaking

Loghan @Loghandran is a performance improvement consultant, Keynote Speaker, Coach in Public Speaking, sales, and customer service. He is also an International stand upcomedian, having performed in Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore and Indonesia. He is heavily involved in audience engagement as a Producer, Director, Actor and playwright of 23 English Theatre plays. He is also an author of two books on banking and a book on tips onpublic speaking. He is also an actor in the Malay TV series comedy "Alamak".

Book a date with Loghan, DTM on :-

Date: 15 Dec 2009 (Tuesday)

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Venue: Kelab Golf Perkhidmatan Awam (KGPA) Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur

Your Investment - RM25 per pax or RM60 for group of 3

For reservations and queries, please call Sew Chen 012-3113026

Organised by : Speakers Dream Toastmasters Club

From: Koh Teck Lee

Vice President of Public Relations

Speakers' Dream Toastmasters Club

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Webmaster

Tall Tale Contest (24 Nov 2009)

Dear All,

I take this opportunity to announce the much awaited “Tall Tale” Contest to be organized by Speakers’ Dream Toastmasters Club.

Date : 24 November 2009, Tuesday
Venue : Kelab Golf Perkhidmatan Awam, 1st Floor Bukit Kiara, Off Jalan Damansara,
Kuala Lumpur
Time : 7:00 pm
Ticket : RM10-00

We are targeting for 12 contestants. The contest is open to all Toastmasters in good standing. This will be on a first come first serve basis.

A tall tale is a fictional story with exaggerated details. We all crave for a good “yarn” every once in a while. The best and the funniest liars will be there. They know that you will be able to suspend your disbelief and allow the speakers to entertain you with their creative skills of yarn spinning. The speech duration is 3 to 5 minutes long.

The contest Chairman is none other than our DTM K. Loghandran. He is the 1st runner-up of Toastmasters International Speech Contest 2008-2009.

We need to tell a white lie sometimes and here is the chance for you to pick up some tips in doing so. Share this great news with all those that you know and let us have a fun and enjoyable evening together. I had attached herewith the poster for your circulation purpose.

Please call Teck Lee at 019-315 8082 or

Siew Chien at 012-311 3026 for further details.



Visit us at http://sdtmc.blogspot.com/

Cheers!

Koh Teck Lee
Vice President Public Relations 2009/2010
Speakers’ Dream Toastmasters Club

Gita Bayu Outdoor Meeting

Dear Esteemed Members,

The outdoor meeting on Sunday 25 Oct was fantastic! There were 22 of us,which include 3 new members and 8 guests. Everybody loves Gita Bayu withits picturesque green lake and surroundings. The meeting was held on theFloating Pavilion of "The Enchanted Garden". The calm surroundings of thelake with occasional splashes of water by fish jumping out of the lakeprovided just the right ambience for Speakers Dream's outdoor meeting.Residents live amongst nature, where we were told some customised housesthere had won awards.

See attachment.

E - Floating Pavilion

Website: http://bukitgitabayu.com/


It was against this setting that saw the meeting in full swing. Theopening speech by President Ismail was very apt with this message onenvironmental preservation.

Our 1st runner up World Speech Championship, DTM K.Loghandran inspiredmembers and guests with humor and this talk on persuasion, citingSylvester Stallone.

The table topic session was conducted wonderfully by Chrissy Steinhardtwith impromptu speakers speaking from the perspective of objects thatthey are suppose to be. The session was superbly evaluated by ACS ChongSek Lee, our new member. The best table topic speaker went to Daniel whospoke as a 'handbag'.

The assignment speakers were just as captivating. We have 2 ice breakerspeeches from our new members, Paul Chan and Mark Lee who gave ussplendid details about themselves; "The Power of the Spoken Word" byDarcy Steinhardt and "Unforgettable Trip" by Tang Weng Cheong. Darcy, thebest assignment speaker, was vivid and entertaining in his presentation.
Weng Cheong aroused our interest to visit the UK with his non-manualspeech about his rotary trip there.

Finally, our invited GE from Ireland, ACB CL Michelle Coffey with her teamof evaluators sparked members on with their valuable feedback.

At the end of the meeting, surprise.surprise.3 of our non-toastmasterguests join the club without hesitation! The meeting ended with membersand guests proceeding to the Dining Pavilion to enjoy a sumptuous meal.

To members who did not manage to attend the outdoor meeting this time, ournext outdoor meeting will be at Kampar, the hometown of our lovely VPE, CCTan Mee Yee.

Best regard,

Chow Mun Yuen

Immediate Past PresidentOrganising Chair

W6 Humorous Speech & Speech Evaluation Contest

Dear Fellow Members,

There were so many twists and turns days before the Area W6 Humorous Speech & Speech Evaluation Contest. First of all, there was this possibility of Lim Hin Chong not able to contest in the Humorous Speech Contest. He was under quarantine due to his colleagues confirmed down with H1N1. Things seemed to settle down on Friday morning as he completed his 7 days of quarantine.

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Something happened again! At the eleventh hour that is on Friday evening, Simon Soh was unable to participate because he lost his voice. Poor Mun Yuen, she was caught in the cross fire since she was the 2nd Runner Up for the Humorous Speech Contest. For your information, Area W6 consists of only 4 clubs this term. Hence, the Champion and 1st Runner Up of each club will contest at the Area level.

I take this opportunity to salute Mun Yuen for taking up the challenge and did fantastically well to entertain the audience with her creative humour. Soo Pon, being the 2nd Runner Up for the Evaluation Contest also came in at the eleventh hour to stand in for myself as I had to stand in for Simon in the Evaluation Contest.

I am proud to announce the winners for the Area Contests as follows:

Humorous Speech Contest
Champion : Suresh Mohan [SAI Masters TMC]
1st runner-up : Suthaharan [SAI Masters TMC]
2nd runner-up : Lim Hin Chong

Evaluation Speech Contest
Champion : Mok Soo Pon
1st runner-up : Dr Devi Menon [SAI Masters TMC]
2nd runner-up : Suresh Mohan {SAI Masters TMC]

Congratulations to Hin Chong and Soo Pon for their success in the respective Contests.

Soo Pon will represent Area W6 to Divison W Speech Evaluation Contest to be held on 12th September 2009 at WIM, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail.

Registration starts at 1.00pm and lunch will be served at 1.30pm. Past District Champion, Stephen Fernando is the Emcee. He will deliver a 30 minute Humorous workshop after the Contest. The tickets are sold at RM15-00 until 24/08/09 for early birds. After 24/08/09, it will be sold at RM20-00.

Please support our Champion and get your tickets tomorrow at the club’s meeting. Should you be unable to attend tomorrow’s club meeting and wish to purchase the tickets at RM15-00, please call me at 019-315 8082 to purchase it on your behalf.

Cheers!

Koh Teck Lee,
Vice President of Public Relations

Club Officer Installation 2009

Speakers' Dream Toastmasters Club -- The new Club Exco 2009/2010
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PRES: Ismail Fahmy, CTM (Right 2)

VPE: Tan Mee Yee, CC (Right 3)

VPM: Jerold Yap

VPPR: Koh Teck Lee, ALS (Left 4)

SEC: Ong Siew Chien, DTM (Left 3)

TRS: Darick Wong (Left 2)

SAA: Lawrence Hoo, CC (Left 1)

IPP: Chow Mun Yuen, CTM CL
The committee members are:

Jebbie Kaur, TM (Right 1)

Darcy Steinhardt, TM
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Click here to view photos taken by KC Leong.
(when in photo album, click Slideshow and hit F11 key)
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Dear Fellow Members,

It was truly an outstanding night where we witnessed the installation of our Club's Exco for the term 2009/2010 by our Area W6 Governor ACB, CL Ng Lay Choo.

Thereafter President CC, CL Ismail Fahmy gave an inspiring Presidential speech.

Theme for the evening - "Tribute to Michael Jackson" was the brainchild of our CC Lawrence Hoo. Almost all of our members came wearing a white glove on their left or right hand. The MC for the night, DTM K.Loghandran was dressed to the theme of the night and led the session to a great finish. Not forgetting our home grown Game Master CC Lawrence Hoo who spice up the night by requesting the participants to do the moon walk when they go up to guess the Michael Jackson's song.
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Ismail Fahmy, in-coming Club President and Chow Mun Yuen, out-going Club President

The dinner was sumptuous that we cannot help but to take extra helping. To top it up we had so many prizes and lucky draws for the night that was generously donated by our members.

After the dinner, Celine informed me that we had 11 Past Presidents in sequence - DTM Celine Teh, DTM K. Loghandran, DTM Ong Siew Chien, ALS Koh Teck Lee, ALS Lim Hin Chong, ATMS Hor Kam Peng, CL Leong Kwan Chong, ATMB Kanniaseelan, CL Gwendoline Gwee, CL Robert Hue and CL Chow Mun Yuen at the Installation. The only one that is missing is Vijay. This is what we call support with action and the new EXCO is looking up to all our Past Presidents to give their support and guidance during our club meetings.
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Koh Teck Lee and Lawrance Hoo

One of the highlight of the night is the Toastmaster of the Year Award. The person that received this award contributed significantly to the club in terms of attendance, educational awards, conducted workshop and represented our club in various contests. This person is none other than ACG Simon Soh.

We also had a "Tall Tale Contest" for the participants to tell a convincing lie. All together we had six contestants namely Simon Soh, Loretta Chin, Lim Hin Chong, Ng Lay Choo, Kanniaseelan and Mok Soo Pon. All of them did a very good job. They all look like they are professional liars in the making. "Mother of all liars is none other than Mok Soo Pon!
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I enjoyed every bit of the programme for the night and a round of applause to the Organising Chairman CTM, CL Chow Mun Yuen and her team for a successful event.

Cheers!

Koh Teck Lee

Vice President of Public Relations

Club Officers Installation Nite

Date: 18 July 2009 (Saturday)
Time: 7.30 pm – 10.00pm
Venue: Restoran Mutiara, Kelab Golf Perkhidmatan Awam, Bukit Kiara, KL
Cost: RM35
Theme: “Tribute to Michael Jackson” - Wear white gloves, military wear, hat, white socks or even bring an orang utan etc!! Or come as you are! Make it fun!!!

Programme also includes games & a tall tale contest!

Dear Esteem Members,

Have you marked 18 July (Saturday) on your calendars? Besides the installation ofthe new EXCO team for 2009/2010, the night promises a lot of fun with games and a mini TALL tale contest!

Yes, a tall tale contest which anyone can join. The liar will be given a 1-2minutes to lie on stage. The best liar will be selected by the audience.

Where else can you lie with the blessings of everyone? So, start thinking on how to lie convincingly! Strategise and have lots of fun that night!
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The theme for our Installation Night is "Tribute to Michael Jackson". So, please, if you can, wear white gloves, military wear, hat, white socks, or even bring an orang utan!! Or bring anything "Michael Jackson" to 'spirit' in the Night or just come as you are!

Please book your tickets fast with me! Bring a friend that you would like to introduce to the world of Toastmasters.

Best regards,

"A proficient liar in the making"

Chow Mun Yuen

Organising Chair
016- 218 7876

Programme
7.00 pm - Registration and arrival of guests

7.30 pm - Welcome Address by Master of Ceremony

7.45 pm - Installation Ceremony

8.00 pm - Address by New President

8.10 pm - Dinner and Lucky Draws

8.40 pm - Toastmaster of the Year Award presentation

8.50 pm - Tall Tale Contest

9.20 pm - Games

9.40 pm - Lucky Draws

9.50 pm - Sayonara and Goodnite

MICHAEL JACKSON 1958 - 2009

Chinese Set Menu

Seaweed with Seafood Soup
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Fried dory Fish with Lemon Sauce
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Fried Prawn Thai Style
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Stir Fried Chicken with Cashew Nut
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Fried Bean Curd with Mango
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Chinese Mixed Vegetables
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Yong Chow Fried Rice
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Mixed Fruits
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Chinese Tea

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Club Meeting

Experience an Evening of Murder, Mystery and Mayhem!


Date: 23rd March 2009 (Monday)

Time: 7.15pm – 10.00pm

Venue: Kelab Golf Perkhidmatan Awam (KGPA) Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur

Cost: FOC if a Speakers Dream Toastmaster Member brings you!


Theme/dress: Detective garb- magnifying glass, trench coat, smoking pipe, cap, toy gun, handcuffs.. whatever!! Or come as you are! Make it fun!!!

All that at Speakers Dream Murder Mystery Night!






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