'Persiapan Seorang Aktor' exposes the emotional toll and daily grind of acting

Actors and director (from left) Fazleena, Syahrul, and Aloy at a recent 'Persiapan Seorang Aktor' rehearsal. Photo: The Star/M. Irsyad

Under bright stage lights, an actor bares their soul. But what happens behind the curtain, away from the audience’s gaze, is the heart of the acclaimed theatre show Persiapan Seorang Aktor (Preparations Of An Actor).

After earning rave reviews, strong word-of-mouth, and two awards – the Best of 2024 and Best Original Script for playwright Saat Omar – at the 20th Boh Cameronian Arts Awards in May, Persiapan Seorang Aktor returns to the stage next week.