About
Dina is an emerging arts manager currently completing the BA (Hons) Arts Management programme. She also holds a Diploma in Theatre Production Management from LASALLE College of the Arts.
Her practice sits at the intersection of arts management, live events and audience engagement, with a growing interest in how participatory experiences shape contemporary cultural consumption. Her work explores how audiences interact with and move through cultural spaces beyond traditional theatre settings.
She has worked in technical and production roles at venues such as Star Theatre and Mediacorp, supporting lighting, sound and staging operations for live performances. Alongside her technical experience, Dina has contributed to the development of event concepts and audience-focused programmes, including family-oriented initiatives and workshop-based activations.
Dina was selected as one of three Singaporean representatives for the Sibiu International Theatre Festival (FITS) international volunteer programme, and has also participated in the inaugural Critical Ecologies Shared Campus trip to Yogyakarta. Moving forward, she aims to work at the intersection of programming, production and audience development, contributing to innovative and inclusive cultural experiences in Singapore and beyond.
From Spectators to Participants: Audience engagement and demand for participatory theatre in non-theatrical spaces in Singapore (2015–2026)
This dissertation explores the role of audience participation in non-theatre performance and event contexts in Singapore, examining how contemporary cultural experiences increasingly prioritise active engagement over passive spectatorship.
As festivals and immersive formats gain prominence, traditional boundaries between audience and performer continue to shift. Using qualitative methods, including audience surveys and practitioner interviews, this study investigates how audiences perceive and engage with participatory experiences. It considers factors such as motivation, comfort levels and the influence of event design on audience involvement.
The findings indicate that while audiences are generally open to participation, their engagement depends heavily on clear facilitation, accessibility and the surrounding social environment. The research highlights the importance of intentional design in shaping meaningful interactions.
Professional practice
Dina's arts management practice sits at the intersection of curatorial thinking, programming and audience development within the arts and cultural sector.
With a foundation in technical production, she is focused on shaping audience-centred and participatory experiences, exploring how curatorial and strategic decisions influence engagement, accessibility and cultural relevance.
Arts Management Conference | UAS Open House 2026
Dina was selected to represent her cohort at the UAS Open House Arts Management Conference, where she spoke to prospective students about the BA (Hons) Arts Management programme.
As part of the conference, she shared insights into the course structure, student experience and potential career pathways within the arts sector.
International volunteer at Sibiu International Theatre Festival (FITS) 2025
Dina was selected as one of three Singaporean representatives for the Sibiu International Theatre Festival (2025) in Romania, participating in its international volunteer programme. As part of a global cohort, she supported festival operations while engaging with artists, audiences and cultural practitioners from diverse backgrounds.
This experience provided her firsthand exposure to large-scale festival management and cross-cultural collaboration. She gained insight into the logistical and audience engagement strategies behind one of Europe’s leading performing arts festivals, further strengthening her interest in international arts ecosystems and participatory event practices.
Critical Ecologies (Shared Campus) 2026
Dina was selected as one of 28 participants for the inaugural Critical Ecologies Shared Campus programme in Yogyakarta, joining a diverse cohort of PhD, MA, and BA students from institutions in Taiwan and Zurich.
The programme explored themes of environmental sustainability, global waste and ecological awareness through site visits, workshops and discussions. Engaging with local communities, artists and cultural practitioners, she gained insight into Yogyakarta’s cultural landscape and ways of life.
This experience fostered cross-cultural exchange and deepened her understanding of the relationship between art, ecology and socially engaged practices.
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