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PEOPLE AT AGAM
Founder
SUBRAMANIAN GANESH
Subramanian Ganesh’s body of work spans in the field of performing arts embracing a wide range of roles such as directing, acting and lighting design.
A committed practitioner with a desire to push artistic boundaries amongst his generation in Singapore, Ganesh is considered a promising figure at the forefront of Tamil theatre scene in Singapore. He started his theatre journey as an actor 19 years ago. He has since built an impressive portfolio, working with almost all Tamil theatre companies in Singapore.
By working with a multitude of professional groups, he has displayed a ceaseless zest to hone his craft as a director and a collaborator of theatre works.
Manager,
Secretariat (Company Administration & Grants)
BANUPRIYA PONNARASU
When Banupriya took a break from performing, she focused on finding her place in Singapore’s arts ecosystem. In 2022, she started a platform with funding by MCCY’s Self-Employed Person Grant (SEPG) – the Scarlet Mela Festival of the Arts, to celebrate and develop young and upcoming independent cultural art practitioners.
Driven by this, she created SMFA - a space for traditional arts practitioners to experiment with their art form and challenge their preconceived notions about their work. This included artists from different cultures, who then used their form to attempt to address social issues or personal questions, and discover a personal style.
Banupriya wears many hats in her career. She produces, dances, teaches and does arts management. In addition, she runs her own Bharatanatyam dance company, called Mandala Arts, which focuses on empowering dancers through training with an emphasis on mental and emotional well-being.
Volunteer, Non-Executive Director
NALLU DHINAKHARAN
Nallu Dhinakharan is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in the arts, both as a practitioner and educator. With over 18 years of involvement in Tamil theatre, Nallu has contributed to numerous notable productions. His interests span playwrighting, research, music production, and administration. As an avid Cultural Geographer in the study of Singapore Tamils, he is deeply committed to studying performance as a carrier of Tamil culture in Singapore and aims to advance scholarly work in Tamil theatre within the local arts scene. In 2011, Nallu was the first Indian student in NUS to be Awarded the Individual Student Achievement Award for Arts and Culture for his contribution to campus vibrancy. Nallu is also the recipient of the ST Life! Theatre Award in 2024 for Best Ensemble - a first in Singapore Tamil Theatre and the Kannadasan Award in 2024 from the Association of Singapore Tamil Writers for his contribution in the Tamil literary community.
Manager,
Secretariat (Partnership & Outreach)
SANKARI ELAVALAHAN
Sankari has served various government organisations such as Civil Aviation Authority Singapore (CAAS), Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA), National Library Board (NLB). While she was working full time, she continued to be part of the arts scene as a dancer and Image Stylist for theatre drama productions. She is also a professional Make-up artiste graduated from Cosmoprof Beauty Academy in 2011.
Sankari joined Apsaras Arts in 2017 as the company’s Admin Assistant and was responsible for the overall administration of the Apsaras Dance Company and Apsaras Arts Academy since 2017 and headed event management whilst being responsible for the company’s international tour arrangements. She has also been assisting in the Company’s fund-raising initiatives over the years.
Agam Theatre Lab will be another feather in her administrative hat as she looks forward to joining us in building dreams together.
Associate Production Stage Manager
CHARLINDA PEREIRA
Charlinda is highly skilled and experienced stage manager, specializing in theatre and entertainment events production planning and scheduling, recruitment and contracts, and technical theatre, possesses a BA(Hons) in Arts Management, providing a solid foundation in project management for arts events.
Throughout her career, she has worked on a diverse range of productions, including producing shows such as "VINCENT," "Cyril & Michael," and "Subtitled 1.0." Additionally, she served as an associate producer with AGAM Theatre Lab and HuM Theatre. Noteworthy contributions as a production stage manager include productions like ARISI:RICE by Apsaras Arts, Vilangkuppannai (Animal Farm) by AGAM Theatre Lab, and We Are Like This Only 3 by HuM Theatre.
Charlinda’s organizational prowess and attention to detail are complemented by excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in technical theatre, encompassing stage management, lighting, sound, and multimedia operations, she exhibits a comprehensive understanding of the field.