I have yet to gather my thoughts regarding this production. (Kasama na ng pag-edit sa sinulat ko tungkol sa mga pagkatagal-tagal ko nang napanood, haha). Still, I'd like to promote this since I really had a good time watching it last Sunday. Great writing from David Henry Hwang and the ensemble and production design were excellent as well. Really intrigued on how it'll turn out in Filipino.Oh, and it's billed as a "family drama," but don't let that lead you into thinking this is a sappy melodrama. Like what most who have seen it say: it's no "Mano Po" at all. The text is really engaging. It's very witty with lots of funny moments-- another great Hwang creation. Don't miss it!
From TP:
GOLDEN CHILD
by DAVID HENRY HWANG
Opening August 8, 2008 ▫ 8:00 P.M.
Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater) Art Acuña ▫ Irma Adlawan Marasigan ▫ Liesl Batucan ▫ Tina Chilip ▫ Tess Jamias ▫ Leo Rialp Directed by LOY ARCENAS
Golden Child in Filipino (Translation by Dennis Marasigan)
GOLDEN CHILD is about Eng Tien Bin, a businessman who has spent years doing business in the Philippines, and his return to China in the early 20th Century. Having been exposed to Christianity and western ways, he sets about unbinding his traditional Chinese household. His efforts lead to a game of one-upmanship among his three wives, leading to unintended consequences.
8PM Shows on Aug. 22, 23, 29, 30
3PM Shows on Aug. 23, 24, 30, 31
The final show is said to be in English again. Not sure, though if it's going to be the Aug.31 show or there'll be an additional show on the 1st week of September.
Some reviews:
Philippine Entertainment Portal: "TP's Golden Child resonates with Chinoy culture"
Prof. Joey Ting's Review: "The Cinematic Impulse in TP's Golden Child"
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