An outgoing and bubbly person, Azima has always had a passion for theatre. Despite her demanding schedule in school and later at work, she found time to attend courses on drama and script writing, join the drama group “Theatre Peti Karma” and even assume leadership of the group.

Shortly after she started volunteering at the Serangoon Community Club, she noticed the lack of avenues for Malay teenagers to be involved in meaningful activities outside school. Drawing on her experiences and her ready group of theatre friends, she convinced the Community Club to allow her to set up a club for Malay drama.

The response to her initiative was immediate. Her sharing sessions on writing styles for different media were warmly received and keenly attended by teenagers in her neighbourhood. She also encouraged them to write their own skits and perform them.

“Teenagers have dreams of producing something they can be proud if, but often they have many distractions that steer them from their goal. At this Drama Club, besides drama skills, they learn to be focused and to persevere in whatever they do,” Azimah said.

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