CITY OF THE GODS 9 June 2006, Esplanade Recital Studio
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CAST
TALOC: Dominic Wong
RENOA: Michelle Loh
SHAMAN: Hawk Liu
ZELCH: Shahdon Mohd Jamil
AUNT DUALA: Karen Seah
KING: Jameson Koh
QUEEN: Lina Lim
CHORUS: Loh Chiu Kuan, Keith Low, Gary Moss, Michelle Teo
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SYNOPSIS
This musical explores one of the several reasons that led to the mysterious downfall of the South American civilisation Teotihuacan more than a millennium ago. Taloc, a prince, is engaged to Renoa. They are about to tie the knot when the Shaman arrives with bad news that the wedding must be called off, because it would lead to the death of many and eventually the fall of the civilisation. He makes this claim based on the results tabulated by Zelch, his altar-boy, who has known Renoa since childhood and has a liking for her. Conflict arises: Taloc does not have faith in the Gods because they failed to keep his brother alive, Zelch and the Shaman are fearful that disobedience will lead to disorder, while Renoa sees to the Gods as her helping hand and is thus respectful towards them. However, a twist towards the end of the story springs a surprise...