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Lucas Ho

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Lucas Ho is a Singaporean writer, director, and educator, and an Associate Artist with Checkpoint Theatre in Singapore.

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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.

  • 15 years' experience
  • Joined July 2026

Skills· 1

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 13 roles

Head of Editorial · Immedia ContentJan 2022 – Jan 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

Led 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) · School of the Arts, Singapore (SOTA)Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Served 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) · Checkpoint TheatreJan 2017 – Jan 2023 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Directed 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) · National University of SingaporeJan 2017 – Dec 2019 · 3 yrs
Playwriting Teacher (Introductory and Advanced) · National University of SingaporeJan 2017 – Dec 2020 · 4 yrs
Assistant Director · Checkpoint Theatres (Checkpoint Theatre mainstage production for Singapore International Festival of Arts)Jan 2016 – Dec 2016 · 1 yr
Playwright / Co-writer / Writer · Checkpoint Theatre (various productions)Jan 2015 – Dec 2024 · 10 yrs
General Paper Teacher (Junior College) · Hwa Chong InstitutionJan 2013 – Dec 2014 · 2 yrs

Education

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Writing for the Stage and Broadcast Media · Royal Central School of Speech and Drama2023 – 2025

Certifications and awards

B.A. (Hons, First Class) - English Literature2030 – 2026
Singapore National Arts Council Postgraduate Scholarship (MFA)2023 – 2026
Yale Summer School scholarship (selected), as part of Yale Summer School 20072007

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