The Collector travels from place to place, his signature horn can be heard from blocks away, and people rush to him with their old unwanted items and give them away.
The Collector takes them in and has done this for many years. What keeps him going are the stories these items hold. Stories that can be shared and retold.
Come listen to the Collector as he retells these stories using familiar items, and even share yours through a participatory activity.
Collector of Stories is inspired by the karang guni profession in Singapore; the uncles and aunties who make an earnest living collecting recyclables and unwanted items to resell.
The creator of Collector of Stories, Jeremy, wants to explore the personal stories that may be tied to these items we discard. Through this work, Jeremy is especially interested in creating an opportunity for young audiences to share some of these stories; to create a space for listening and a celebration of their voices.
Production Credits:
Jeremy Leong – Concept, Writer, Director
Rino Junior John – Performer
Claris Tan – Facilitator
Elizabeth Low – Facilitator
Mohammad Hafiz Bin Mohammad Shamsudin – Production Coordinator