[3/3] “I became not just a mentor, but also a friend to Yagnya. An Indian from Singapore with a love for Japan and interest in interculturalism: She straddles tradition and modernity, which gives her a very interesting voice. She’s vivacious, excitable and full of ideas.” – Alvin Tan, co-director and dramaturg of Between 5 Cows and the Deep Blue Sea… “The most important thing I’ve learnt from Alvin is working in a collaborative manner. As a playwright, I don’t believe in being lonely during the writing process, so it was really fun to bounce off the energy of others while working on this show.” – A Yagnya, playwright and co-director of Between 5 Cows and the Deep Blue Sea… • Two individuals of different backgrounds, joining hands to create something new—We ask artists of Kalaa Utsavam 2022 about their collaborations and what it feels like to work together. • #esplanadesg #mydurian #kalaautsavam