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Diaspora. TheatreWork(s)Ltd UCLA Department of World Arts & Cultures & UCLA Center for Intercultural Performance present Ong Keng Sen UC Regents' Lecturer Artistic Director, TheatreWorks, Singapore April 9-19, 2007. UCLA Glorya Kaufman Hall Film Screening. Lecture. Discussion. Workshop Free. Limited Seating. Reservation required. Call 310-825-0507; www.wac.ucla.edu Bringing cultures, ideas and genres together, director Ong Keng Sen is one of the world's most provocative contemprorary voices in theater. His productions and initiatives have made theater a transcultural, transdisciplinary collaborative art. Keng Sen is known for his rejection of authenticity and his embracing of multiple realities and hybridity within Asia. His work is characterized by bold reinvention of classical methods and interweaving of theatrical traditions.

Geisha. William Struhs Global Soul. TheatreWork(s)Ltd Film Screening LEAR Monday * April 9, 2007 6:30pm-8:30pm Kaufman Hall 101 Ong Keng Sen's interpretation of Shakespeare's King Lear brings artists from Japan, Thailand, China and Indonesia to work together on this intercultural and collaborative piece that toured Asia & Europe. Limited Seating. Light refreshments. Intercultural Conversations Tuesday * April 10, 2007 4:00pm-5:00pm Kaufman Hall 101 Ong Keng Sen & Judy Mitoma- Director, UCLA Center for Intercultural Perfomance- two visionaries who have supported many cross-cultural works engage in a stimulating discussion on their approach and support of international work. Limited Seating. Light refreshments. UC Regents' Lecture by Ong Keng Sen Monday * April 16, 2007 7:00pm-8:30pm Kaufman Hall 200 Offering a rare level of intimacy, Ong Keng Sen will share highlights and show excerpts of his professional career which has evolved over 22 years and 160 critically acclaimed productions and workshops. Learn how he views his work from an ASEAN, Asian, and International perspective. Light refreshments. Workshop for UCLA students with Ong Keng Sen Wednesday * April 18, 2007 & Thursday * April 19, 2007 7:00pm-10:00pm Kaufman Hall 208 Workshop with the creator of intercultural projects, Ong Keng Sen Reservation needed. Call 310-825-0507. All Events at UCLA Glorya Kaufman Hall 120 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095 (Exit Sunset. Between Fowler Museum & Lot 4)