With over 14 years of experience in theatre and academia, I am a passionate writer, narrative designer, and educator. I have had my work published in prose, poetry, and theatre plays, with screenplays produced for TV and online platforms. I love creating compelling stories that resonate with audiences and enjoy guiding animation students through story structure fundamentals. I am skilled in teaching, production management, screenwriting, and arts research. As a core member and founder of a professional theatre collective, I have been involved in all aspects of production including playwriting, stage management, lighting, multimedia, marketing, and directing. I am also dedicated to developing engaging curriculum and enhancing student participation in creative programs.

Christopher Fok

With over 14 years of experience in theatre and academia, I am a passionate writer, narrative designer, and educator. I have had my work published in prose, poetry, and theatre plays, with screenplays produced for TV and online platforms. I love creating compelling stories that resonate with audiences and enjoy guiding animation students through story structure fundamentals. I am skilled in teaching, production management, screenwriting, and arts research. As a core member and founder of a professional theatre collective, I have been involved in all aspects of production including playwriting, stage management, lighting, multimedia, marketing, and directing. I am also dedicated to developing engaging curriculum and enhancing student participation in creative programs.

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With over 14 years of experience in theatre and academia, I am a passionate writer, narrative designer, and educator. I have had my work published in prose, poetry, and theatre plays, with screenplays produced for TV and online platforms. I love creating compelling stories that resonate with audiences and enjoy guiding animation students through story structure fundamentals.

I am skilled in teaching, production management, screenwriting, and arts research. As a core member and founder of a professional theatre collective, I have been involved in all aspects of production including playwriting, stage management, lighting, multimedia, marketing, and directing. I am also dedicated to developing engaging curriculum and enhancing student participation in creative programs.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Adjunct Lecturer at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)
January 1, 2019 - Present
Teaching 3 modules with the Design & Media faculty. Currently teaching Creating Content, focusing on story structure fundamentals to animation students. Leading the writing component for the DM1234 Moving Illustration in Context module for over 3 years. Developed and implemented engaging curriculum for modules like DM1234 Moving Illustration in Context and DM2904v Body Movement, improving student understanding and participation with above-average feedback scores.
Core Member and Founder at Dark Matter Theatrics
August 1, 2011 - Present
Created the professional theatre collective to produce original Singaporean plays. Responsibilities span playwriting, production management, social media marketing, stage management, lighting, multimedia and set design, directing, and acting. Organized and micromanaged multiple productions including 'Micromanage Overwork Exasperate' and 'A Twisted Kingdom'. Established a unique voice within the theatre community, enhancing audience engagement through tailored collaborations.
Arts Researcher & Research Assistant at Freelance
December 31, 2015 - August 1, 2025
Supported numerous research projects by conducting article research, copyediting, ethnographic notation, and liaising with statutory boards for information and legalities around copyrights. Took ethnographic notes during theatre rehearsal processes, conducted interviews, and processed interview audio clips to culminate in production reviews.
Adjunct Lecturer at School Of The Arts (SOTA) Singapore
August 31, 2013 - August 1, 2025
Taught Theory and Context to Year 1 Theatre students, involved in auditioning students for entry into Talent Academy during tenure.
Narrative Designer and Writer at Freelance
August 1, 2025 - Present
● Created award-winning screenplays (e.g., Monster Boss, A Twisted Kingdom) and original interactive content. ● Designed story structures for AR/VR apps, including 15 Stations for the Singapore International Festival of Arts, integrating spatial storytelling into user-driven experiences. Wrote for multimedia platforms, including web series (Soul Food), commercials (Caltex's Taxi Driver), and podcasts (Asian Nightmares). Spearheaded all aspects of quest-like experiences in live theatre with Dark Matter Theatrics—from worldbuilding and plot arcs to immersive stage design.

Education

B.A (Hons) of Arts in Theatre Studies at University of Singapore (NUS)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010

Qualifications

Graduate of The Writers Lab
October 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization