04-07-2025
Sarawak's singing sensation Taylor Louise to make national debut in Dreamweaver The Musical
Taylor (second row, fifth right) joins a photo call with fellow cast members.
KUCHING (July 4): Eleven-year-old singing sensation Taylor Louise from Kuching is set to make her national musical theatre debut as the youngest cast member of Dreamweaver The Musical — Sarawak's first original English-language musical theatre production.
The highly anticipated show will take place at the Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre (PJPAC), 1 Utama, with three performances scheduled — one on August 29 and two on August 30 — bringing Sarawak's cultural narrative to Klang Valley audiences for the first time.
'This is such a big opportunity for me, and I'm really excited to be part of it,' Taylor, who has already begun rehearsals with the cast, told The Borneo Post today.
'I laughed so much during rehearsals, I had no more energy left! I already love my Dreamweaver fam,' she added.
Produced by Tanoti and Balkon Media, Dreamweaver The Musical features an ensemble of Malaysian performers and tells a powerful story of sisterhood, courage, and the fight to preserve a fading art form — Sarawak's treasured songket weaving tradition.
With an original script and score, the musical presents the richness of Sarawakian heritage through a bold, contemporary lens.
The production marks a major milestone in Taylor's artistic journey and highlights the growing national and global presence of Sarawakian talent.
In 2024, Taylor was named Division Champion and won Gold First at the World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Los Angeles.
She later secured double championship titles at the Asia Students Arts Festival in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Earlier this year, she represented Malaysia at the Sanremo Junior World Finals in Italy, earning a Special Mention and finishing among the Top 5 global finalists.
Her achievements continued at the Song International Singing Competition UK, where she won Platinum for Vocal Pop and Gold for Musical Theatre.
She also earned top honours at the Golden Prestige International, GYMC, GASCA International, and the North American Virtuoso International Music Competition — including the prestigious Top Gold Prize.
At the Saint-Saëns International Music Competition, Taylor received the Saint-Saëns Special Award for Superior Interpretation, alongside Platinum for Vocal Pop and Gold for Musical.
Taylor credits her vocal coach, Sabrina Tnay, for her development.
'I'm very thankful to Coach Sabrina for always encouraging me and helping me grow,' said Taylor.
In August, Taylor will also perform at the prestigious Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music, London — once again representing Malaysia on an international stage.
Audiences in Klang Valley will have the opportunity to catch the rising Sarawakian star live during the three-show run of Dreamweaver The Musical at PJPAC on Aug 29 and 30. Dreamweaver: The Musical Kuching singing sensation taylor louise
