Stefan Choo

Stefan Choo Tourist Guide. Design Researcher. Singer. Hello! I'm Stefan who's proud to be a Singaporean with lived experiences in Norway and Australia.

I'm a classically trained singer and avid musical theatre enthusiast. As a researcher and curator of experiences, I explore how people interact with technologies for their well-being in our urban and natural environments. I envision designing tours that engage and delight the senses of visitors, create awareness of nature and climate change for people of all abilities. Just a little bit more about

me- I have facilitated visitor experiences at the ArtScience Museum, and am a Docent Volunteer at the Southeast Asia Aquarium at Resorts World Sentosa Singapore. I am actively involved in Citizen-Science programs like intertidal and nature walks that builds awareness of biodiversity and conservation. I look forward to sharing my passion for music, design, nature and wellbeing with friends all over the world!

Day 4: A matinee ritual beckons a lone dragon on a beach! Were the mantas laughing at us? We waited for hours for a wild...
06/06/2025

Day 4: A matinee ritual beckons a lone dragon on a beach! Were the mantas laughing at us?
We waited for hours for a wild Komodo to appear by the beach. Zilch. I decided to do some yoga stretches since my legs were hurting from the sunset hike yesterday. Haha, .untamed joined in the fun, and it appeared that our dragon summoning ritual worked! LOL!
The highlight of the day: Crazy huge manta rays circled right below us at Manta point. Well, us hapless humans were just waddling about above. Why? Well, there were like close to a hundred of us hovering above them!
With tired legs, we trudged on to the last herping spot for the trip. Although we hoped to see the yellow viper, we saw a yellowish-green one which was close enough. We were also lucky to find the elegant pitta before we ended the day!

Day 3: Gotta Catch ‘Em All: Dragons, Turtles and Snakes. This was a full day of surprises and treats to cherish for a li...
06/06/2025

Day 3: Gotta Catch ‘Em All: Dragons, Turtles and Snakes. This was a full day of surprises and treats to cherish for a lifetime!
Yay! Finally met the closest living relatives to Dinosaurs- the famed Komodo Dragons! Not only were we lucky to spot them near the park entrance; we saw several wild ones whilst hiking an adventure trail that led us across savanna grasslands and hilltops to semi-arid forests. I even managed to “challenge” one in an upward facing dog yoga pose.
The second highlight of the day was snorkelling at the Pink Beach. I couldn’t take my eyes off the teeming marine life, much less the Green turtle! In fact, many of us stalked it for a good 10 minutes or so!
When we thought it couldn’t get any better, we managed to have (almost) the entire Padar Hill to ourselves for Private Sunset Viewing. This has to be one of the most scenic sunset places in the world!
No prizes for guessing what we did afterwards. Yes, we went out herping again. This time we found a common wolf snake, a rat-snake, a white gecko and a super cute cat-snake called a Boyega ( )!

Day 2: Sunrise at Labuan Bajo, Sunset at Kalong Island and the night expedition for snakes (part 1).Grateful to be able ...
06/06/2025

Day 2: Sunrise at Labuan Bajo, Sunset at Kalong Island and the night expedition for snakes (part 1).
Grateful to be able to witness both a spectacular sunrise and sunset on the same day! Snorkelling with clear waters and vibrant marine life was a real treat! We hardly batted an eyelid while watching thousands of bats fly by at dusk!
We ended off the day with an enduring night hike on Rinca Island in search of elusive snakes. We found the blind snake, green pit viper and a rare Russell’s viper.

Day 0.5 of a well deserved vacation: Mirror Cave at Labuan Bajo!It was a real adventure to navigate the narrow crevices ...
30/05/2025

Day 0.5 of a well deserved vacation: Mirror Cave at Labuan Bajo!
It was a real adventure to navigate the narrow crevices of the cave with lots of amazing fossils! And I half meditated under the rock that looked like Naga sheltering Buddha. 😃

Reminded me of good ol’ days of bushwalking with Brisbane Bushwalkers

✅ 2nd attempt at a character storytelling experience done. This time I played an entertaining Chinese Physician who brou...
03/04/2025

✅ 2nd attempt at a character storytelling experience done. This time I played an entertaining Chinese Physician who brought visitors back to the 1950s.
I loved workshopping the auditions with . We discussed continuity of narratives in our characters - how we used themes in one scene to relate to one another even though we had separate auditions. The use of medicated oil bottles, scales and balances at the shophouse provided audiences with a much richer sensorial experience as compared to words alone.
As an experiment, it pushed my comfort zone of acting in musical/ opera- singing May Kway May Kway and adapting the lyrics in the context of tangible objects in a begone era. While the subsequent iterations of the character need to be more grounded in historical accuracy, it certainly provided ideas and an impetus for action. I definitely have some ideas of how I would like to stretch myself as a singer, artist and even scriptwriter.
Grateful to friends who came support my audition as a Chinese Physician at the Chinatown Heritage Centre yesterday. I look forward to more adventures bringing my craft as a singer and actor into tourist guiding.

今夕何夕兮，搴舟中游… …。“Join me, the Ace Wan (A1) and the best letter writer in Chinatown! Come share a cup of whine or two. Sigh...
17/03/2025

今夕何夕兮，
搴舟中游… …。
“Join me, the Ace Wan (A1) and the best letter writer in Chinatown! Come share a cup of whine or two. Sigh… I miss my hometown in Kinmen China in the 1940s, where I was the cream of the crop in music, literature and divination. Social political turmoil and the impending war forced my parents to send me down to Nanyang. Letter writing became my only window to connect with my kin in China and infer social political happenings at a particular time. I helped many newcomers reconnect with their kin and loved ones back in China too.
Amongst them was my sweetheart, Mei. She was a mahjie who came from Shun De, China. Although she was skilled in sewing, cooking and taking care of kids, her employers always beat her up. I felt pity for her. Unlike the rich tai tais of Ann Siang Hill, I wrote her letters for a pittance while she brought me home made dishes at my dimly lit stall at the back lanes of Chinatown. We often shared sweet nothings under the guise of moon. One day, her employer decided to take Mei away to her plantation in Ipoh. I hardly saw her again. Sigh. Will I ever see her again?”
Curious to find out more? Do come support the 2nd run of “Chinatown Letter Writer’s Laments” on Sunday, 23 Mar 25, 1000hrs. Tickets are priced at $38 (w/o tea appreciation). However, I highly recommend getting the bundle with tea appreciation with Hua Xia Tea House @ $53!

Join me on a sojourn of “Chinatown Theatrical Tour: Letter Writer’s Laments” on 15 Mar 2025 (Sat) or 23 Mar 2025 (Sun) a...
10/03/2025

Join me on a sojourn of “Chinatown Theatrical Tour: Letter Writer’s Laments” on 15 Mar 2025 (Sat) or 23 Mar 2025 (Sun) at 10am!
Travel back to 1940 and follow the journey of Ace Wan, a young immigrant from Kinmen, China, who escapes social and political unrest to start anew in Singapore amidst the looming Japanese invasion. Experience his struggles with ill health, limited opportunities, and the challenge of earning a living as a letter writer.
Through captivating live performances and immersive storytelling, uncover the resilience of Singapore’s early immigrants and the spirit that defined an era.
Join us for a Tea Appreciation session at Hua Xia Teahouse after the tour. During this session, you will explore Chinese tea culture and etiquette, learn about the ideal water temperatures and steeping times for different teas, and discover the health benefits of various types of tea. You will also have the opportunity to taste Jasmine Green Tea, Orange Peel White Tea, and Fermented Pu Er Tea!
Duration: est. 2 hours (without Tea Appreciation session) or 3 hours (with Tea Appreciation Session)
Language: English
*Tickets link in Bio
*Tickets sold are non-refundable.
*Tickets are required for all participants, including adults and children, due to limited slots. The organizer reserves the right to refuse to seat anyone without a ticket

I curated and led the“Sustainable Orchard” walk for the NUSS Sustainability Chapter yesterday. Designing the tour starte...
10/01/2025

I curated and led the“Sustainable Orchard” walk for the NUSS Sustainability Chapter yesterday. Designing the tour started with a question- “How might we bring back the Orchard in Orchard Road”? I designed the tour in two parts- first focussing on the world’s best skyscrapper- Pan Pacific Orchard. A forerunner of environmental sustainability that’s life centric: by placing nature first, its design allow people to heal and to connect.
The second part of the tour entailed a walk through of Design Orchard. By showcasing brands that employ up-cycled fabrics, reimagine symbols of heritage and culture unique to Singapore and highlight apparel designed by people with different abilities, it would give participants an appreciation of the complementary pillars of economic and social sustainability.
Participant’s really enjoyed the tour where they walked through the 3 pillars of sustainability highlighted in the SG Green Plan 2030, interacting with nature and designs that are in 2 hours! I certainly look forward to designing and conducting more sustainability focussed tours!

Thank you mum, friends and earnest supporters for attending the musical! Your presence meant the world to me!sg.producti...
22/12/2024

Thank you mum, friends and earnest supporters for attending the musical! Your presence meant the world to me!sg.productions

“Merlion The Musical” is a wrap! Words cannot simply express how grateful I am for the opportunity to meet and work with...
22/12/2024

“Merlion The Musical” is a wrap! Words cannot simply express how grateful I am for the opportunity to meet and work with these beautiful humans! I have selected a few photos to here- starting with our creative directors and producers, and then casts.
Till we meet again!sg.productions

Yes! It’s Show day for “Merlion the Musical”! Finally we really get to “See the light(s)”!Really glad to have met a bunc...
20/12/2024

Yes! It’s Show day for “Merlion the Musical”! Finally we really get to “See the light(s)”!
Really glad to have met a bunch of really supportive colleagues who lift one another up! Some of whom were like a godsend!
By the way, tickets for “Merlion The Musical” on Saturday night, 21 Dec at 8pm at The Republic are still available! Do come witness a tale of identity, diversity, trauma and courage told on stage with original songs by Desmond Moey and script by Stella Kon!
Sea you soon!
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