Middle (working title) delves into the complexities of identity and the tension between cultural and national belonging. Through the playwright’s personal experiences growing up in Singapore, the play explores the challenges of navigating multiple languages—English, Chinese, and dialect—and how they shape one’s sense of self. From the rigid structures of the education system to the unspoken expectations of family and society, the work examines how language becomes both a bridge and a barrier in understanding identity. As the playwright reflects on her journey of learning English and Chinese in school, she grapples with questions of belonging, heritage, and self-expression. Performed in Mandarin with a mix of English and dialect, this reading invites audiences to consider the deep connections between language and identity, as well as the evolving nature of cultural identity in a multilingual society.