AbigailSo

Biography

She holds an All-Round Advanced Theatre Training Certificate from Radix Troupe and a BSocSc (Hons) in Integrated Communication Management from Hong Kong Baptist University. Currently a freelancer, mainly engaged in performance and teaching.

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A minimalist, blueprint-style line drawing of a lunar-rover-style vehicle set against a dark grid background, created as the key visual for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Presence'. The design evokes themes of technology and futurism, reflecting the aesthetic exploration of the future of performance. Key visual for the future of performance, Presence

Presence

17/3/2023 至 26/3/2023

Presence Phase 2 is an immersive telepresence performance. Control robotic vehicles to explore real-world sites and unlock stories in this hybrid work.

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Hong Kong actress Abigail So, captured in a contemporary portrait that reflects the modern aesthetic of Rooftop Productions.

In a dimly lit rehearsal space for the Rooftop Productions (天台製作) contemporary theatre piece 'Presence' (《遙距在場》), actor Abigail So crouches low on the floor, intently examining a small, dark prop vehicle. The scene, captured with dramatic, low-key lighting, highlights the meticulous attention to detail and intimate staging characteristic of this Hong Kong experimental performance. Abigail So reflects on her character's health as she says, "The chiropractor says I have to eat more fish, because fish has a lot of omega 3."

In a moment of intimacy during 'Presence', Abigail So reflects on her character's health: 'The chiropractor says I have to eat more fish, because fish has a lot of omega 3.'

A close-up view of a person using a MacBook to engage with the immersive, interactive theatre experience 'Presence' by Hong Kong's Rooftop Productions. On the laptop screen, performer Abigail So is seen in a digital interior, sitting on a floor with a thoughtful and melancholic expression, representing the show's exploration of modern solitude. Abigail So delivers a poignant reflection: 'I never thought I’d think of death in my twenties.'

Abigail So explores the weight of early existential dread in this scene from Rooftop Productions' immersive experience, 'Presence': 'I never thought I’d think of death in my twenties.'

In a scene from Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Presence' (《遙距在場》), performer Abigail So sits on a balcony at home, operating a small, black robotic vehicle equipped with a camera, blending technology with intimate storytelling. The natural daylight highlights her focused expression as she delivers the line: 'On my 28th birthday, I went to the doctor’s because I had red spots all over my body.'

Abigail So explores vulnerability in Presence, recalling the moment her 28th birthday began with a mysterious medical discovery: 'On my 28th birthday, I went to the doctor’s because I had red spots all over my body.'

In a rehearsal for Rooftop Productions' contemporary theatre piece 'Presence', performer Abigail So sits cross-legged on a gym mat in a dimly lit, minimalist room. She is focused on folding laundry while interacting with a small, glowing robot positioned on the floor nearby. The scene captures an intimate and technologically reflective moment from the show, as she remarks: 'Still falling… So much hair… Only less than 10% is left.'

Abigail So rehearses an intimate scene from 'Presence', remarking: 'Still falling… So much hair… Only less than 10% is left.'

In a rehearsal for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Presence' (遙距在場), actor Abigail So smiles warmly while holding a small stone. She kneels behind a custom-built, black robotic vehicle equipped with a smartphone mount and glowing LED lights, suggesting a fusion of technology and performance. 'Abigail likes to collect stones. They make her feel closer to nature.'

During rehearsals for Presence, Abigail So finds a moment of organic connection amidst the mechanical, noting that collecting stones makes her feel closer to nature.

Promotional video thumbnail for the contemporary Hong Kong theatre production 'Presence' (遙距在場), featuring a widescreen cinematic shot on a sandy beach. A man wearing a bucket hat and a bright blue t-shirt is kneeling in the sand, smiling warmly as he interacts with a small, remote-controlled robot labeled 'Presence'. The setting suggests a blend of technology and human connection, characteristic of modern experimental stage performance. The scene is brightly lit with a hazy, natural outdoor aesthetic, capturing a moment of discovery.

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