On the evening of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th May 2025, the Experimental Theater dimmed its lights for Lovestruck, a first-ever interactive stage production by the Society of Performing Arts @ Taylor’s (SPART). With a compelling premise, immersive atmosphere, and real-time audience decision-making, Lovestruck invited us not just to watch a story unfold—but to shape it ourselves.
Set against a backdrop of emotional detachment, obsession, and manipulation, the play follows Audrey—a girl who cannot feel emotions—until she meets Jasper, who seems to change everything. But every person, every choice, and every secret threatens to unravel this connection. Through polls accessed via QR code, the audience became the hand guiding Audrey’s path, from subtle decisions like whether to eavesdrop, to larger ones like whether to tell the truth—or not.
Poster by Society of Performing Arts @ Taylor’s (SPART) |
Pre-show context
On 3rd May, I walked into Lovestruck blind—no expectations, just that the posters and promotional materials screamed “dark academia with a kiss of chaos.” What I got instead was a gripping psychological romance doused in moral dilemmas, audience gasps, and the dangerous power of choice. It wasn’t just a play—it was a social experiment in heartbreak.
On 3rd May, I walked into Lovestruck blind—no expectations, just that the posters and promotional materials screamed “dark academia with a kiss of chaos.” What I got instead was a gripping psychological romance doused in moral dilemmas, audience gasps, and the dangerous power of choice. It wasn’t just a play—it was a social experiment in heartbreak.
The moment you enter, you're not just a spectator. A QR code is your passport to power. Every few scenes, the story paused and a question popped up through the speakers: “Should Audrey tell the truth?” “Should she listen in?” The stakes? Real. Each vote tilted the plot in a new direction—and by the end of the night, we had blood on our hands.
The Girl Who Couldn’t Feel... Until She Felt Too Much
Audrey, played with spellbinding dexterity by Minori Grace Vincent, was a theatrical tour de force. Her performance felt razor-sharp—from a scared, emotionally numb girl to a manipulative puppeteer pulling strings like a marionettist of madness. Her smile, every time a scheme succeeded, was WICKEDLY delightful—especially when she’d glance cheekily at the audience, giggle behind someone’s back, or give a little curtsey after ruining someone’s life. She was not just playing a character—she invited us into Audrey’s fractured mind.
Photo by Lim Zhen Ping |
Photo by Lim Zhen Ping |
Gasps, Giggles, and Gut-Punches
Audrey’s emotional awakening came through her connection with Jasper, played by Eddie Lim Ming Wing, whose intensity matched the play’s darker turns. The collective gasp when Jasper muttered, “I wish you were never born” to his sister Amelia? Chilling. Yet, Eddie’s quick-witted improvisation (shoutout to the perfectly timed “oh f*ck”) kept the audience laughing even as the story twisted darker and darker.
Audrey’s emotional awakening came through her connection with Jasper, played by Eddie Lim Ming Wing, whose intensity matched the play’s darker turns. The collective gasp when Jasper muttered, “I wish you were never born” to his sister Amelia? Chilling. Yet, Eddie’s quick-witted improvisation (shoutout to the perfectly timed “oh f*ck”) kept the audience laughing even as the story twisted darker and darker.
Photo by Society of Performing Arts @ Taylor’s (SPART) |
Leong Xenyi, as the effervescent Alice, brought bursts of humour and warmth to the show. Her iconic line—“There's a reason they call me The Tequila Demon!” will live rent-free in our heads. But beneath the glitter, Alice hid a secret—and in classic SPART fashion, we, the audience, had to decide what Audrey would do with it. Once again, choices laid out: should we help her or expose her?
Photo by Lim Zhen Ping |
A Moment of Silence for Those We Lost… In The Play
*Spoiler warning*
Amelia, played by Ong Xiao Wen was the little sister with a big mouth—and the audience chose violence. Literally. When the audience voted to push instead of comfort, jaws dropped as she actually fell. Her physical fall onstage was executed with remarkable realism, underscoring just how high the emotional stakes were. Whether we expected it or not, we had made that happen. We all love a dedicated cast (and we’re sorry, Amelia).
*Spoiler warning*
Amelia, played by Ong Xiao Wen was the little sister with a big mouth—and the audience chose violence. Literally. When the audience voted to push instead of comfort, jaws dropped as she actually fell. Her physical fall onstage was executed with remarkable realism, underscoring just how high the emotional stakes were. Whether we expected it or not, we had made that happen. We all love a dedicated cast (and we’re sorry, Amelia).
Photo by Society of Performing Arts @ Taylor’s (SPART) |
Raasheda’s Mia delivered a harsh life lesson: maybe don’t tell your best friend everything. Because when secrets spill, they burn. And Elizabeth (played by Rose Tan Qi Qian), Audrey's picture-perfect mother, showed us where Audrey got her twisted ideas about love and control. Audrey’s lines—“Just like my mother always taught me,”—dripped with performative affection and gave the play a deeper commentary on generational trauma and performative love.
The Vision Behind the Chaos
Directed by Hong Min Thong and co-directed by Bianca Theseira, Lovestruck was born from a simple conversation—and, some say, inspired loosely by the game Yandere Simulator. But make no mistake: this was a carefully built universe. With over two months of scriptwriting and a rigorous production timeline, the team created a multilayered narrative map of decisions and consequences, meticulously plotted and rehearsed. Bringing interactivity to a live performance is no easy feat. Yet SPART’s debut effort felt seamless, fluid, and purposeful.
Photo by Society of Performing Arts @ Taylor’s (SPART) |
Directed by Hong Min Thong and co-directed by Bianca Theseira, Lovestruck was born from a simple conversation—and, some say, inspired loosely by the game Yandere Simulator. But make no mistake: this was a carefully built universe. With over two months of scriptwriting and a rigorous production timeline, the team created a multilayered narrative map of decisions and consequences, meticulously plotted and rehearsed. Bringing interactivity to a live performance is no easy feat. Yet SPART’s debut effort felt seamless, fluid, and purposeful.
Photo by Society of Performing Arts @ Taylor’s (SPART) |
Photo by Society of Performing Arts @ Taylor’s (SPART) |
Besides, the magic couldn’t have happened without the silent stars of the night: the light and sound directors, stagehands, props and set crew, costume and makeup teams. From atmospheric lighting that shifted with the emotional tone to props and costume choices that subtly evolved with the narrative (Audrey’s outfit changed, but her heart-patterned stockings remained—a charming symbol of identity), the attention to detail was sharp. Major kudos to the costume team. (And yes, if you're wondering—we’d all love a link to those stockings.)
After the curtains closed, the audience stuck around, buzzing. Photos were taken, actors were hugged, and fans gushed over favorite moments with the directors. There was an air of “Let’s do this again,” because we all knew—we’d only seen one version of the story. That, perhaps, was the true brilliance of Lovestruck: no two nights were the same. The story lives on in alternate timelines, each branching from a single audience decision.
Photo by Lim Zhen Ping |
Takeaway Message
Lovestruck wasn't just a play—it was a reminder that every decision carries weight. In giving the audience control, SPART forces us to confront the consequences of those decisions. Whether we pushed, lied, or watched in silence, we had to live with the outcome. One vote can lead to forgiveness… or a fatal fall.
Photo by Society of Performing Arts @ Taylor’s (SPART) |
Photo by Society of Performing Arts @ Taylor’s (SPART) |
Missed it? Don’t worry. If this is what SPART can do with their first interactive play, the future is only brighter—and darker, if that’s what the next storyline demands. Follow @sparttulc on Instagram to catch the next whirlwind production.
If they ever bring back Lovestruck, I’m buying a ticket—again. And this time, maybe vote to comfort Amelia.