{"id":615,"date":"2018-10-12T12:04:44","date_gmt":"2018-10-12T04:04:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wr\/?p=615"},"modified":"2021-03-31T18:27:06","modified_gmt":"2021-03-31T10:27:06","slug":"3-2-1-blast-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/3-2-1-blast-off\/","title":{"rendered":"3&#8230; 2&#8230; 1&#8230; Blast Off!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For one very special evening, aliens, superheroes and other Unidentified Fabulous Objects partied the night away in Singapore\u2019s Area 51! On 5 October 2018, our amazing friends, angels and supporters came together for&nbsp;<em>Out Of This World<\/em>, a star-studded gala event to benefit WILD RICE.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"Out Of This World - RICE BALL 2018\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3y6EtE4FHV8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>Re-live the magic in this epic highlight reel!<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The evening was a sold-out success, raising $1.275 million with the kind support of 694 patrons. Most of the funds raised will directly support our programming in the coming year \u2013 allowing us to continue creating the world-class theatre you have come to associate with WILD RICE.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Rice_Ball_2018_-_2_copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Rice_Ball_2018_-_2_copy.jpg 767w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Rice_Ball_2018_-_2_copy-600x461.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><figcaption>Blue Man Group!<br> The \u2018appealing\u2019 Glen Goei, our Associate Artistic Director and director of the evening\u2019s show<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of the full amount raised, $500,000 will go towards WILD RICE\u2019s brand-new theatre \u2013 which is scheduled to open in September 2019 at the upcoming Funan lifestyle complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This amount was raised in conjunction with our newly-launched \u2018Plant A Seat\u2019 appeal, which enables donors to name the custom-designed seats in the theatre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"828\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Rice_Ball_2018_-_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Rice_Ball_2018_-_3.jpg 828w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Rice_Ball_2018_-_3-600x405.jpg 600w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Rice_Ball_2018_-_3-768x518.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><figcaption>Anthonia Hui, a true Angel, tells us how WILD RICE made her feel at home in Singapore<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Anthonia Hui and Leonardo Drago of AL Wealth Partners Pte Ltd got the ball rolling with a generous pledge of $120,000 for 12 seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, our guests \u2013 who had been invited to rock out in full sci-fi splendour \u2013 went to infinity and beyond! It truly was the biggest crossover event of all time, as superheroes and aliens met and mingled in Shangri-La Hotel\u2019s Island Ballroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Rice_Ball_2018_-_4_copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Rice_Ball_2018_-_4_copy.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Rice_Ball_2018_-_4_copy-600x360.jpg 600w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Rice_Ball_2018_-_4_copy-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption>Avengers Assemble!<br> Oh wait, what are Venom and Wonder Woman doing in here?! Our guests really dressed up for the occasion!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"939\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Rice_Ball_2018_-_5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Rice_Ball_2018_-_5.jpg 939w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Rice_Ball_2018_-_5-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Rice_Ball_2018_-_5-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 939px) 100vw, 939px\" \/><figcaption>We were so glad to treat Professor Chan Heng Chee to an out-of-this-world experience! (Pictured with Ivan Heng and Tony Trickett)<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the grand tradition of all Rice Balls, the highlight of the evening was&nbsp;<em>Out Of This World<\/em>&nbsp;\u2013 a concert extravaganza that dazzled our audiences with the star power of the finest performers from Singapore and the region. Some of the familiar faces from the Singapore stage included Siti Khalijah Zainal, Benjamin Kheng, Sezairi, Cheryl Tan and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Rice_Ball_2018_-_5_copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Rice_Ball_2018_-_5_copy.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Rice_Ball_2018_-_5_copy-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Rice_Ball_2018_-_5_copy-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption>Pam Oei, our hostess with the mostest, kicks off&nbsp;<em>The Greatest Show<\/em>!<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"887\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Rice_Ball_2018_-_6_copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Rice_Ball_2018_-_6_copy.jpg 887w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Rice_Ball_2018_-_6_copy-600x387.jpg 600w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Rice_Ball_2018_-_6_copy-768x495.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\" \/><figcaption>Millennial Magic!<br> Sezairi and Benjamin Kheng reunite with their \u2018Mini-Me\u2019s (Nadim Sazwan and Rizq Anaqi) from The Emperor\u2019s New Clothes!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"939\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ALB3734_copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ALB3734_copy.jpg 939w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ALB3734_copy-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ALB3734_copy-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 939px) 100vw, 939px\" \/><figcaption>The Sparrows rocked the house \u2013 <br> and some of them had exams in the afternoon!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"939\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ALB3792_copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ALB3792_copy.jpg 939w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ALB3792_copy-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ALB3792_copy-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 939px) 100vw, 939px\" \/><figcaption><em><strong>When Ching Met Ros<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><\/em>The Story of 5 Birkin Bags and a Suitcase Full of Cash!<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"939\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ALB3910_copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ALB3910_copy.jpg 939w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ALB3910_copy-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ALB3910_copy-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 939px) 100vw, 939px\" \/><figcaption><em><strong>Dancing With The Stars<\/strong><\/em><br>Ryan Hanson and Andy Benjamin Cai execute Lisa Keegan\u2019s exquisite choreography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"939\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ALB4136_copy_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ALB4136_copy_3.jpg 939w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ALB4136_copy_3-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.wildrice.com.sg\/wr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/ALB4136_copy_3-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 939px) 100vw, 939px\" \/><figcaption><em><strong>This Is Us!<\/strong><\/em><br>Our fabulous Company brought the house down<br>with a spectacular rendition of \u2018This Is Me!\u2019<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During the Ball, Ivan Heng, Artistic Director of WILD RICE, thanked our guests for their support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also urged them to look forward to our ground-breaking new theatre, the first theatre in Singapore to be planned, built and run by theatre-makers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWILD RICE @ Funan will be a home for Singapore theatre,\u201d said Ivan. \u201cA home gives us a sense of identity and belonging. A home gives us a safe place where we can take risks. A home is where we can dream and plan for the future, and be inspired to think about the legacy we will leave our children.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe have every confidence that WILD RICE @ Funan will be a home for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out more highlights from&nbsp;<em>Out Of This World&nbsp;<\/em>on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pg\/wildrice.sg\/photos\/?tab=album&amp;album_id=2057016244362434\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>!<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Venture off-planet and go behind the scenes of Out Of This World: The WILD RICE BALL \u2013 an adventure to the stars full of marvel and wonder!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":620,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Venture off-planet and go behind the scenes of Out 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