After decades of enriching the arts scene through music and acting, Datuk M. Nasir is embarking on a new artistic chapter with the musical theatre production Mansur & Liu.
The stage marks the 68-year old legend's latest creative frontier, following his return in recent years as a visual artist exhibiting abstract paintings.
Working away from the stage, M. Nasir will direct and compose 15 songs for the musical. The production is by Roman Abadi and Icon Entertainment.
The musical also marks the first musical theatre project jointly produced by M. Nasir and his wife Datin Marlia Musa, as they begin the search for "Liu”, the heroine who will bring the stage production to life.
Marlia said the actress portraying Liu must possess distinctive qualities, including graceful dance movements, articulate speech and a soft, melodious voice to complement the character of Mansur.
"This is our first musical theatre production. Previously, we only experienced performances through voices, acting and dance movements. Now, we want to see everything translated vividly on stage through fresh talents in this production,” she said in a statement.
An open audition session titled "M. Nasir Mencari Liu" will be held tomorrow at Club Chinois, JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur, beginning at 3pm, inviting aspiring talents (register here) to showcase their abilities. - Bernama
