Nice production. Who wouldn’t be intrigued if a musical had live-rabbit eating, an orgy, a soliloquy with a severed cow head, and a rock score?! Its nice to see the passion and energy of these guys for theater. Marvin Ong was just exceptional as Edgar/Batboy! Mian Dimacali and Laura Cabochan were great too. Aside from the hot venue (Please Ateneo, kailangan na ng bagong teatro rito!!!), I had a fun time seeing this prod.
Check out Vince de Jesus’ post on Batboy.
EJ (Tanghalang Pilipino)
It’s odd that Ateneo didn’t play a big role in carrying out this production when the material was very Atenean in character. The rock-musical focuses on the lives of two Martial Law heroes, Edgar Jopson and Evelio Javier and features the music of the Dawn. Though the narrative could have been streamlined better for more action and less confusion, the music made up for what was lacking in the show. Seeing Jett Pangan belt out his songs was just amazing. Parang concert na ng The Dawn at times, hehe. The final scene with the widows singing a beautifully arranged “Salamat” was intense. As I watched with some JVP people that afternoon, we talked to Ms. Joy Soler de Castro about bringing the show to Ateneo. They’re actually thinking of touring it someday and are asking for the help of Ateneans who’ve seen the show to bring it to the University. Sabs, we have some writing to do na… Maybe I can post something longer when it returns.
Check out Gibbs’s Review and Exie’s Review.
Romance in D (Repertory Philippines)
Charming romantic comedy featuring Ana Abad Santos-Bitong, Audie Gemora, Pinky Marquez, and Chinggoy Alonzo. I loved the musical references and the interaction of the two couples. Made me miss seeing Neil Simon comedies by Rep. I wonder when they’ll have one again? For now, let me pop my copy of Barefoot in the Park in the player again.
Check out Vanessa’s entry about the show.
Hay. . . Patapos na ang current theater season. After Altar Boyz sa April, halos dalawang buwan na naman ng katigangan sa teatro. Time to focus on the summer load and graduating!!!
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