Plans are currently in the works to present the Rice Ball as a live virtual event \u2013 one that will be streamed directly from The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre into the homes of guests at the Ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCOVID-19 has challenged us to completely re-imagine this year\u2019s Rice Ball,\u201d says Ivan Heng, Founding Artistic Director of WILD RICE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have never livestreamed an event of this scale but our team is pushing the envelope to find meaningful and memorable ways to entertain and engage our supporters and guests.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To that end, the company is working with some of Singapore\u2019s most exciting artists \u2013 such as acclaimed film-maker and multimedia designer Brian Gothong Tan \u2013 to make the Rice Ball\u2019s digital transition as seamless as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While creating this \u201cmilestone event\u201d has been challenging, WILD RICE is also excited by the new possibilities of going virtual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Ball will be as fabulous as always, but it will also be our most intimate event yet,\u201d Heng explains. \u201cAll our guests will have front-row seats in the safety of their own homes \u2013 not just in Singapore, but all over the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The evening\u2019s live concert will be co-directed by veteran theatre-makers Glen Goei and Pam Oei. The line-up features some of Singapore theatre\u2019s brightest stars \u2013 including Siti Khalijah Zainal, Benjamin Chow, Rebekah Sangeetha Dorai, Dwayne Lau, Audrey Luo, Andrew Marko and a special appearance by \u201cIvana and Glenda\u201d. Oei will also host the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Most Important Rice Ball Yet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Even as WILD RICE works tirelessly on putting together its first virtual fundraising gala, it has not lost sight of its reasons for doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a major employer of artists, production staff and technical personnel in Singapore, WILD RICE\u2019s survival is critical to the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, the effects of the pandemic have been challenging for the company. Its performing arts complex in Funan remains closed to the public, and it has had to cancel all of its shows for the rest of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis is our most urgent fundraiser yet,\u201d says Heng. \u201cIt\u2019s not just the Rice Ball \u2013 it\u2019s our Rice Bowl.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Virtual private rooms for the Rice Ball \u2013 bringing together up to 10 guests signing in from anywhere in the world \u2013 are available for $8,000, $10,000, $15,000 and $25,000. Individuals may also reserve single seats for $1,000. (See Annex for details.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n As WILD RICE is a Singapore-registered charity, all donations will be eligible for 250% tax deduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ANNEX<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n MASKQUERADE!<\/strong> The WILD RICE Ball, now in its 19th edition, has distinguished itself as one of Singapore\u2019s most entertaining and creative fundraising events. This year\u2019s virtual Rice Ball promises to be as fun-filled and WILD as ever \u2013 from our trademark all-star concert, through to the delivery of a gastronomic feast by Singapore\u2019s finest chefs to your doorstep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WILD RICE, like all other major theatre companies from around the world, looks to the generosity and support of benefactors, patrons and sponsors in order to do its work. All funds raised from the Ball will go directly towards securing the company\u2019s future in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n YOUR DONATION WILL MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n S$25,000<\/strong> S$15,000<\/strong> S$10,000<\/strong> S$8,000 <\/strong> S$1,000<\/strong> As WILD RICE is a Singapore-registered charity, all donations will be eligible for 250% tax deduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To confirm your reservation, please fill in <\/strong>this form<\/strong><\/a> or get in touch with us at <\/strong>riceball@wildrice.com.sg<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 14 August 2020 \u2013 WILD RICE, Singapore\u2019s leading theatre company, today announced its plans to host the Rice Ball, its annual fundraising gala, online. This is a significant departure for the company, whose Rice Ball has become one of the most highly anticipated events of Singapore\u2019s social calendar. For close to two decades, the Rice …<\/p>\n
The Virtual WILD RICE Ball<\/strong>
Saturday, 3 October 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/RB20-STDv15-FA2-w-details-2048x1638-1-1024x819.jpg\")
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\u2013 Virtual Private Room for 10
\u2013 Curated Michelin-Star Dinner
\u2013 Customised Cocktails
\u2013 10 Tickets to a 2021 WILD RICE Show of Your Choice
\u2013 A WILD Surprise During the Event<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Virtual Private Room for 10
\u2013 Curated Michelin-Star Dinner
\u2013 Customised Cocktails
\u2013 10 Tickets to a 2021 WILD RICE Show of Your Choice<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Virtual Private Room for 10
\u2013 Curated 3-Course Dinner
\u2013 Customised Cocktails
\u2013 4 Tickets to a 2021 WILD RICE Show of Your Choice<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Virtual Private Room for 10
\u2013 Curated 3-Course Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Single Seat
\u2013 Curated 3-Course Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/74d50b54-72f4-4d6c-b36f-89a93d0f792e-881x1024.jpeg\"){kind=spacer}
including Ivana and Glenda!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nHighlights From The 2019 Rice Ball, including our Making History<\/em> Concert<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Sunny Yang and Sugie Phua<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/RB2019-Press-select-8-2048x1363-1-1024x682.jpg\")
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