Object Documentary Theatre

《Made in Macau 3.0》

—— what I want to say about theatre...

First Draft

中文

Living the moments,

witnessing through theatre

【Creative Origins】

Living the moments,

witnessing through theater.

In 2016, Rolling Puppet Alternative Theatre’s first Object Documentary Theater piece, Made in Macau 2.0, was developed at the Archa Theatre in the Czech Republic. Drawing from the personal and family history of creator Teresa Lam, the work reflected the social transformations of Macau. This "Macau story" has kept us "rolling" across the globe for international tours and educational outreach, sparking widespread resonance.

In 2026, Rolling Puppet launches a new chapter, Made in Macau 3.0, to trace the artistic and urban footprints of the past decade. During the creative process, the two creators were invited by the world-renowned Eugene O'Neill Theater Center (USA)—a premier organization dedicated to discovering and nurturing new works and emerging artists—to conduct a 19-day artist residency and teach Object Documentary Theater. This invitation provided another opportunity to engage in a global dialogue and expand the space for self-reflection.

This performance serves as a work-in-progress draft presented following the residency.

【About the show】

How have you been these years?

What have you done?

Those unspoken moments,

Those unsettled fragments,

Those small personal memories you thought only you remembered,

yet they overlap with the memories of others within the theater.

Teresa Lam and Kevin Chio use "Object Documentary Theatre" as a guide to sincerely record a decade where life and art have become inseparable. In the winding alleys of Macau where East meets West, they established a puppet theatre group. From connecting with the international puppetry scene to deep-rooting themselves in local culture, their path of artistic practice carries both the passage of time in this small town and its urban shifts. A decade captured in a single moment—this is an honest dialogue between our theatre and this city.

Made in Macau 3.0

What I want to say about theatre...

【Date】

🗓️2026.06.20（Sat）20:00

🗓️2026.06.21 （Sun）15:00, 20:00

【Venue】

📍Macau Cultural Center Black Box Theatre 1

【The Team】

Director: Teresa LAM Teng Teng

Creater and Performer: Teresa LAM Teng Teng, Kevin CHIO

Puppet Design and making: Teresa LAM Teng Teng

Live Projection: Kevin CHIO

Music: Gabriel

Lighting Design and Execution: Tcalu Teng

Stage Manager: Venix CHAO

Deputy Stage Manager: CHAN Pak Hei

Visual Design：Teresa LAM Teng Teng

"Made in Macau" Original Typo Design：Cakecake illustration

Producer: Kevin Chio

【Ticket price】：MOP $200

【Discount】

Rolling Fans Discount — Register as "Rolling Fans" to enjoy MOP $190/ticket

Rolling Fans Accompany Discount — Register as "Rolling Fans" to enjoy MOP $360 for 2 tickets

"Made in Macau 2.0" return audience —$170/ticket , maximum 2 tickets per purchase

【Ticket Purchase】

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About e-tickets:

1) After filling out the form, you will receive a confirmation of your ticket purchase details from us.

2) Please use one of the following payment methods to complete the transfer, then email the receipt or screenshot to rollingpuppet@gmail.com. You may then use your moblie number for admission.

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【Notes】

⏳The performance duration is approximately 60 minutes

🗣️The performance language is Cantonese

👨‍👨‍👧‍👧Eeach performance can only accommodate a limited number of audiences, which will be confirmed in order of payment

⚠️Once payment is made, refunds will not be accepted except in cases of force majeure resulting in cancellation or rescheduling of the performance, or other reasons not attributable to either party

❓Enquiry：Kevin Chio 66373246 rollingpuppet@gmail.com

【About Rolling Puppet】

Being the 1st Chinese professional Puppet and Alternative Theatre group in Macao, ROLLING PUPPET strives to promote the art form of Puppetry and Alternative Theatre through theatre performances, art education, publishing and other media. By cooperating and bridging artists and organizations from different fields, we explore different possibilities in creativity. We work as a platform for Macao Puppetry Arts, and provide channels for Puppet Lovers to get connected to the world.

We explore innovative ways in Performance-Making, among which Puppet and Object are elements that we are passionate with as a creative media. To recall the meaning of everyday objects around, we strive to discover the possibilities to transform objects and structure into metaphors in theatre.

More about Rolling Puppet: Rolling Puppet wesite

【About Made in Macau 2.0】

Created by Teresa Lam and Kevin Chio during their residency at the Archa Theatre in Prague, Made in Macau 2.0 is a production that integrates object puppetry, storytelling, and documentary theater, aiming to re-examine Macanese identity through the lens of everyday objects.

Using private family memories as a starting point, the work chronicles Macau’s transformation from a 1960s manufacturing society to a global tourism city, reflecting the authentic life experiences of local residents amidst the profound social shifts of the era.

Since the 2.0 version premiered in 2016, it has toured extensively across the globe, with performances in Prague, Hong Kong, Macau, Yokohama, Taipei, Kirkenes (Norway), Chicago, and the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center (Waterford, Connecticut, USA).

The performance handles universal contemporary issues with an unpretentious approach, and its precise synthesis of social observation and artistic form has received high acclaim from numerous international theater experts, artists, and audiences.

More about Made in Macau 2.0: Show website

【About Eugene O'Neill Theater Center】

Founded in 1964 in Waterford, Connecticut, the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is renowned as the "Launchpad of American Theater". Named after the Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Eugene O'Neill, it is the preeminent organization dedicated to the development of new works and voices for the stage. The O'Neill has received two Tony Awards and the National Medal of Arts for its revolutionary impact on American culture. It has served as a home to over 1,000 new works, including Broadway hits like In the Heights. Its National Puppetry Conference, established in 1991 with guidance from the Henson family, provides a premier collaborative ground for artists worldwide to push the boundaries of contemporary puppetry.

More information: Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Website

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