Dulaang Sibol will present its longest-running play, Sinta!, on September 26, 27, and October 3 at the Tanghalang Onofre Pagsanghan (Ateneo High School), 7pm.
Tickets will be sold at the gate by 6pm, but reservations can also be made by contacting Cris, who'll be playing Redentor.
Nood na, especially if you want to catch Maita's performance! (For those not familiar with Sinta! but have seen DUP's Orosman at Zafira, Maita alternated with Cris Villonco as Zafira. If you loved her in OZ, you definitely shouldn't let this pass!)
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
TheBachelorGirl.com invites bloggers to compare LA BOHEME and RENT
This year, the world is celebrating the 150th anniversary of composer Giacomo Puccini.The Philippine Opera Company's staging his La Boheme on the first week of October. I want to see it, but the tickets are zu teuer. Then I got to see this invite posted by Lorna of The Bachelor Girl. Bloggers are being invited to see the rehearsals of La Boheme on October 1 and write about it bu October 3.
Sa mga mahilig naman magsulat diyan na Renthead, visit her site and sign-up na!
Happy Birthday to Gibbs Cadiz
Alles Gute zum Geburtstag!
Happy Birthday to Gibbs Cadiz- Desk Editor for the Lifestyle section of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, blogger extraordinaire, and self-confessed "professional kibitzer" in theater.
If it weren't for his theater blog, I wouldn't have been inspired to start writing about shows I've seen. Got to meet him on several occasions already and he's a really affable guy. Thanks for the different freebies, updates, and prizes in the past!
Evidence of his writing and blogging prowess? He won "Best Blog" in the recently concluded Philippine Blog Awards ( Arts and Culture category). Anyone who's interested in theater in the Philippines should bookmark his site. (Lea Salonga's one of his blog followers lang naman...)
Hope you have another great year ahead, Gibbs!
Evidence of his writing and blogging prowess? He won "Best Blog" in the recently concluded Philippine Blog Awards ( Arts and Culture category). Anyone who's interested in theater in the Philippines should bookmark his site. (Lea Salonga's one of his blog followers lang naman...)
Hope you have another great year ahead, Gibbs!
Friday, September 19, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Hairspray Manila- Atenean Madel Ching takes the lead!
I first saw this girl in Blue Rep's High School Musical. If I remember correctly, she was the girl that was part of the nerd clique but secretly loved dancing. My first impression upon seeing her was, "Man, that girl can move!" I went on to see her in other BlueRep productions and always enjoyed her performances, though most were not really lead roles.
There was something about her energy onstage that just caught one's attention. Then I encountered her again during the general assembly of INTACT (Introduction to Ateneo Culture and Tradition a.k.a. ADMU-Freshman Homeroom) homeroom advisers and student facilitators. She was part of the SF core and facilitated some ice-breakers. Her enthusiasm was unbelievable and she was just as bubbly in person as the roles she's played onstage.
Our last encounter was when she facilitated the INTACT community-building activities. I was giving my students some snacks and overheard she was hungry (o nagpaparinig ba siya noon? hehe). I gave her a cupcake, for which she was very grateful.
When my friends and I heard that Atlantis was holding auditions for Hairspray, we thought of people who would best fit the roles. Some of our dream cast members: Bituin Escalante as Motormouth Maybelle, Fritz Infante as Edna Turnblad, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo or Cherie Gil as Velma, AND Madel as Tracy Turnblad. I didn't know her personally, but I did hope she auditioned as I believe the role would really suit her.
August 2008- the cast for Hairspray Manila was revealed and I was ecstatic to find out that Madel DID get in and WILL get her big break as TRACY! We also got Menchu as Velma. Other familiar names in there: Dulce as Motormouth, Leo Rialp as Wilbur, Micheal de Mesa as Edna, Nyoy Volante as Seaweed, Tim Espinosa as Link, and Noel Rayos as Corny Collins.
If you do get to read this one way or another, Madel, congratulations! I'm sure you'll wow us all with your moves and vocals. Really proud of you- I hope you do a great job and make it big. And don't forget that Ateneo teacher who gave you the cupcake during the CBA when that happens.
There was something about her energy onstage that just caught one's attention. Then I encountered her again during the general assembly of INTACT (Introduction to Ateneo Culture and Tradition a.k.a. ADMU-Freshman Homeroom) homeroom advisers and student facilitators. She was part of the SF core and facilitated some ice-breakers. Her enthusiasm was unbelievable and she was just as bubbly in person as the roles she's played onstage.
Our last encounter was when she facilitated the INTACT community-building activities. I was giving my students some snacks and overheard she was hungry (o nagpaparinig ba siya noon? hehe). I gave her a cupcake, for which she was very grateful.
When my friends and I heard that Atlantis was holding auditions for Hairspray, we thought of people who would best fit the roles. Some of our dream cast members: Bituin Escalante as Motormouth Maybelle, Fritz Infante as Edna Turnblad, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo or Cherie Gil as Velma, AND Madel as Tracy Turnblad. I didn't know her personally, but I did hope she auditioned as I believe the role would really suit her.
August 2008- the cast for Hairspray Manila was revealed and I was ecstatic to find out that Madel DID get in and WILL get her big break as TRACY! We also got Menchu as Velma. Other familiar names in there: Dulce as Motormouth, Leo Rialp as Wilbur, Micheal de Mesa as Edna, Nyoy Volante as Seaweed, Tim Espinosa as Link, and Noel Rayos as Corny Collins.
If you do get to read this one way or another, Madel, congratulations! I'm sure you'll wow us all with your moves and vocals. Really proud of you- I hope you do a great job and make it big. And don't forget that Ateneo teacher who gave you the cupcake during the CBA when that happens.
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FULL ARTICLE FROM PHILIPPINE STAR (seen at hairspraymanila.blogspot.com)
The big girl & the heartthrob
DIRECTLINE By Boy Abunda
Monday, August 18, 2008
Atlantis Productions' highly-anticipated production of the Tony award-winning musical Hairspray has found its two lead stars, Tim Espinosa and Madel Ching who will play the highly-coveted roles of Link Larkin and Tracy Turnblad.
Like most Tracy Turnblads before her, Madel will be making her professional stage debut in Hairspray. She is a junior at Ateneo de Manila majoring in AB Political Science. Having performed in school productions including High School Musical. Madel is thrilled to take on her first major role. She says, "Girls like me don't get opportunities like this! Honestly, I feel like I'm the modern-day Filipina version of Tracy. A big girl with big dreams. It's a little scary to take on a role this big, but I'm really looking forward to taking on the challenge of playing a character with this much spirit and energy!"
Madel fully understands the discipline needed to take on a role like Tracy, so she continues her regular voice classes with Cynthia Guico and will also be taking dance classes to build up stamina for the role.
Tim takes on the role of heartthrob Link Larkin, made famous in the film by Zach Efron. Tim has been seen on ABS-CBN as a singer, dancer and actor and will also be making his professional stage debut. Tim says, "I am thrilled about everything. Hairspray entails singing, acting and dancing. I can't wait to do all three at the same time! I'm sure it will be fun from start to finish."
Tim's dreams for the future include making films and possibly a recording. He says, "I'd love to be in a movie someday, make my own music album one day, win an Oscar, own a home. Or if none of those happen, I want to take a ride in the dryer!"
Hairspray is about Tracy who wins a spot on the local TV dance program The Corny Collins Show. The big girl with big hair and big dreams becomes a teen celebrity overnight. Soon Tracy finds herself pitted against the show's reigning princess for the title Miss Teenage Hairspray 1962. Based on the John Waters film, Hairspray is the winner of eight Tony awards including Best Musical. It was recently made into a hit film starring John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer and Queen Latifah.
Hairspray is directed by Bobby Garcia, choreography by Cecile Martinez, sets and costumes by Gino Gonzales, and lighting design by Shoko Matsumoto
"What do you do when you're not sure?" [Doubt: Film adaptation]
Intense!!
The film version of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play.
Featuring Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Amy Adams.
December 2008 / January 2009 release.
"Doubt can be a bond as powerful as certainty."
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Congrats Atenean Chemists! (Results of the 2008 Board Exams for Chemistry)
Extremely happy right now! Congratulations to the 227 who passed the 2008 PRC Licensure Examination for Chemists, especially to the twelve Ateneans who made it!
Ateneo de Manila University is also the top performing school for this year's examination. Go Ateneo! That's one victory this season. (Let's hope another comes in the sports arena)
Congrats to Josh Esmenda, Mark Garovillo, Bingo Macaraig, Gis Pacot, Camille Paras, Oli Rivera, JR Ronquillo, Melai Sabellano, Cla Sabulao, Ronald Santos, Joseph Unsay, and Melody Valde. Congratulations to RSRC too.
A special shout out to Joseph Unsay, who topped this year's board exam. I told you I knew you'd top it! Maghanda ka na ng speech. Haha. Ihahanda na namin ang tarps at school ads.
Following are the chemist licensure examinees who garnered the 10 highest places:
1. Joseph De Castro Unsay, Ateneo De Manila University-Q.C. -- 88.25%
2. Thomas Ponce Corpuz Reyes, University Of The Philippines-Diliman -- 87.00%
3. Joshua Juni Suico, University Of The Philippines-Manila -- 86.75%
4. Marlena Joy Gandola Barker, Central Philippine University -- 86.50%
5. Mahalia Adelina Corazon Paningbatan Serrano, University Of The Philippines-Los Baños -- 86.25%
6. Ralph Julius Ligaya Mendoza, University Of The Philippines-Manila -- 85.75%
7. Xyza Jane Siñel Templonuevo, University Of Santo Tomas -- 85.25%
8. Anjelyn Bernal Del Rosario, University Of The Philippines-Manila -- 85.00%
9. Ryan Joseph Aniago, Polytechnic University Of The Philippines-Main-Sta. Mesa -- 84.75%
10. Camille Dullavin Malonzo, University Of The Philippines-Diliman -- 84.50%
On Theater- 1
"I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being."
-Oscar Wilde
"You need three things in the theater- the play, the actors, and the audience,- and each must give something."
-Kenneth Haigh
And on Art in general:
-Oscar Wilde
"You need three things in the theater- the play, the actors, and the audience,- and each must give something."
-Kenneth Haigh
“In the theater the audience wants to be surprised but by things that they expect”
-Tristan BernardAnd on Art in general:
“All of the arts, poetry, music, ritual, the visible arts, the theater, must singly and together create the most comprehensive art of all, a humanized society, and its masterpiece, free man”
-Bernard BerensonZSAZSA ZATURNNAH ZE MUZIKAL original CD's for sale (Reposted from Vince de Jesus)
Advertisement lang from Vince's site. If you still haven't gotten a copy of this Musical Soundtrack, you're missing out on a lot! Visit the website of Vince de Jesus or contact him to place your orders.
Sa mga contact ko na balak mamili, let me know kasi kung marami, baka pwede tayo magbulk-order. :-)
Sa mga contact ko na balak mamili, let me know kasi kung marami, baka pwede tayo magbulk-order. :-)
FROM HIS WEBSITE:
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The perfect gift thiz Christmaz!
The double zd of the hit ZSAZSA ZATURNNAH ZE MUZIKAL
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For the discounted price of P300, relive the campy adventures of Ada, Didi, Zsazsa and Dodong as they battle it out with the man-hating
Queen Femina, dim-wit zombies and a dancing giant frog.
"Whether in syncopated numbers with galloping bass lines or slow tunes with only a majestic piano as accompaniment, "ZsaZsa Zaturnnah, Ze Muzikal's" smartly concocted music proves to be, well, "Tagumpay!"
- Gibbs Cadiz, Philippine Daily Inquirer, April 02, 2006
Created by Carlo Vergara and Music/Lyrics by Vincent DeJesus,
this original cast recording features 25soul-inspired tracks.
Featuring
Aliw Awardee for Best Actress - Musical Eula Valdes as ZATURNNAH, Tuxqs Rutaquio as ADA, Agot Isidro and Kalila Aguilos as QUEEN FEMINA SUARESTELLAR BAROUX, Joey Paras as DIDI
and Arnold Reyes as DODONG.
For orders, kindly leave an entry on Vince's blog entry or call 0916-5400345.
For those planning to buy 5 cd units or more, a discounted
price of P275 per unit will be given. Oh, di ba?
Para kang namimili sa Tutuban!
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STOP PIRACY. PLEASE BUY THE ORIGINAL.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
RENT Finale performance on the big screen
Aaargh. Only in selected US Theaters and just four screenings! Whoever's managing the Larson estate, please release this on DVD someday!
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Goodbye Love (RENT on Broadway 1996-2008)
RENT says goodbye to the Nederlander Theater this Sunday and closes after a twelve year run. Fans need not be sad, though, as a tour featuring original cast members Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp begins in 2009.
Here are some goodbye videos from cast members from the official RENT website.
Adam Pascal says goodbye
Idina Menzel says goodbye
Daphne Rubin-Vega says goodbye
Eden Espinosa says goodbye
RENT Tonys 2008 Tribute
NEW YORK, NY -- The landmark Broadway musical "Rent" will finally close at the Nederlander Theatre in New York after the evening performance on Sunday, September 7, 2008, after playing 5,124 performances and 16 previews, producers have announced.
There had been buzz that the seventh longest running show in Broadway history would extend longer. It has grossed over $280 million during its Broadway run.
The producers have made available a limited number of $20 same-day tickets for the final performance. Lottery names will begin to be taken at 11 AM and the lottery will be drawn at noon. There will be 32 seats available (two fewer than usual due to the filming of the performance). Tickets will be paid for in cash at the box office at noon and picked up prior to the show with proper ID. No standing room will be sold for the performance.
Broadway To The Big Screen: 'Rent' - Play it Now
"Rent" was responsible for helping to usher in a number of important changes to Broadway and its marketing, including the use of simpler, more contemporary advertising and logo design; the rebirth of 41st Street's Nederlander Theatre; a shop and windows at Bloomingdales that featured clothing inspired by the show and its costumes; the institution of same day front row seats priced at $20; and the appeal to and attraction of teen and college-age audiences.
As the first show to sell same day orchestra seats for $20, "Rent" attracted a huge number of repeat visitors who came to be known as Rentheads. Many fans saw the show 10, 20, or 30 times, and some as many as a hundred or more.
Originally, hundreds of people lined up overnight (or over two nights!) to have a chance at the discounted tickets until the sale was changed to a lottery format, which then attracted huge numbers of contestants, often in the hundreds, for the prized seats in the first two rows. Even today over a hundred people can be seen nightly in front of the Nederlander Theatre waiting for their chance at a front row $20 seat to their favorite show.
Access Extended: Idina Menzel Performs On The Today Show - Play it Now
Tours of "Rent" have crisscrossed the country almost continuously since late 1996 and the U.S. national tours have grossed over $330 million. A national tour starring original cast members Adam Pascal ("Roger") and Anthony Rapp ("Mark") will launch in 2009.
The musical has been translated into every major language and been performed on six continents, including in the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, and the U.K.
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