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Lucas Ho is a Singaporean writer, director, and educator, and an Associate Artist with Checkpoint Theatre in Singapore. He is an MF A graduate from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (London, UK), graduating with Distinction in August 2025, after writing original stage and screen works as part of his programme.
His plays have received critical acclaim, including his debut full-length play about Singapore army reservists presented by Checkpoint Theatre in 2017. He has also worked extensively in theatre development, script reading and playwriting facilitation, and has taught across multiple education levels in Singapore.
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Head of Editorial at Immedia Content
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023Led editorial work supporting content creation and provided editorial oversight across multiple projects for clients including KPMG, Trax, HSBC, Singtel, and Jones Lang LaSalle. Crafted thought leadership pieces, developed and managed internal communications, and created social media campaigns that leveraged AI-powered social listening to increase client engagement.
Faculty (Literary Arts) at School of the Arts, Singapore (SOTA)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022Served as part of the faculty of Literary Arts. Developed Singapore’s first 7-hours-a-week, 8-week-long playwriting programme for 13-year-olds, and contributed to Integrated Arts, a programme connecting different artistic disciplines.
Director / Theatre Maker (development programme) at Checkpoint Theatre
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2023Directed digital and development presentations for Checkpoint Theatre, working on productions presented in various year programmes and digital formats including sessions directed by Huzir Sulaiman and Claire Wong.
Critical Thinking Module Teacher (as part of Provost’s Office) at National University of Singapore
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019Taught critical thinking modules as part of the Provost’s Office.
Playwriting Teacher (Introductory and Advanced) at National University of Singapore
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020Taught introductory and advanced playwriting seminars, as well as critical thinking modules as part of university-wide foundation courses.
Assistant Director at Checkpoint Theatres (Checkpoint Theatre mainstage production for Singapore International Festival of Arts)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Assisted in the mainstage production for 2016, working on performance, design, and dramaturgy for a hybrid flamenco-and-text theatrical show commissioned as part of the Singapore International Festival of Arts.
Playwright / Co-writer / Writer at Checkpoint Theatre (various productions)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2024Wrote and developed original stage works including a debut full-length play about Singapore army reservists presented by Checkpoint Theatre in 2017. Served in writing roles for various Checkpoint Theatre-related activities, including participating in theatre development and school-facing playwriting programmes (Checkpoint Theatres NAC-AEP) where original Singapore writing is presented and students are guided to create their own works.
General Paper Teacher (Junior College) at Hwa Chong Institution
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014Delivered General Paper instruction, primarily teaching JC1 and teaching classes in the Science and Math Talent Programme. Mentored student-initiated community projects, including a theatre production examining the lives of sex workers in Singapore.
English Language Arts Teacher (plus English Drama Club roles) at Hwa Chong Institution (High School)
February 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012Oversaw the English Drama Club for CCA.
English Literature and Language Arts Teacher at Hwa Chong Institution (High School)
February 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012Taught English Literature and Language Arts, primarily within the school-based gifted education (SBGE) classes (Sec 1, Sec 3 and Sec 4). Mentored student-initiated projects in Language Arts and students in the Media Studies Research Programme, culminating in a research paper or thesis-film.
English Literature Teacher and English Language Arts Teacher at Si Ling Secondary
July 1, 2009 - July 31, 2009Taught English Literature to Sec 1N(A) and Sec 2N(A) students, and English Language to Sec 3N(T) students under the MOE Enhanced School Experience Programme.
English Language Teacher at Hillgrove Secondary
July 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007Taught English Language to Sec 3N(A) students under the MOE Scholars Mid-Course Attachment Programme.
English Literature Teacher at Hillgrove Secondary
July 1, 2007 - July 31, 2007Taught English Literature to Sec 2 Express students under the MOE Scholars Mid-Course Attachment Programme.
Education
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Writing for the Stage and Broadcast Media at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025Qualifications
B.A. (Hons, First Class) - English Literature
January 11, 2030 - July 24, 2026Singapore National Arts Council Postgraduate Scholarship (MFA)
January 1, 2023 - July 24, 2026Yale Summer School scholarship (selected), as part of Yale Summer School 2007
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization
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