Sabera Shaik, a veteran English-language stage actor, is reprising her role as Puteri Saadong. Before she departs for India to perform this work based on local folklore but directed by Tage Larsen of famed Odin Teatret in Holstebro, Denmark, she drops by to share what new elements she has added to this updated version which will incorporate specially woven songket. She tells if Puteri Saadong is a feminist tale. She reveals what kind of training actors need and how often to train.

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Tags:  The Bigger Picture,  Front Row,  Sabera Shaik,  Masakini Theatre Company,  Performing Arts,  Mak Yong,  Puteri Saadong,  Malaysian Folklore,  Odin Teatret,  Actor-Training