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Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Tanghalang Pilipino's 21st Season

The Tanghalang Pilipino's 21st Season is loaded with very interesting and thought-provoking line-up. Having power & politics as this season's theme, TP's line-up is something I really look forward to watching.

As a lover of theater, I think I'm subscribing to TP's 21st Season.

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Experience a very potent year with Tanghalang Pilipino as it presents its 21st Theater Season (2007-2008) about power and politics. The exciting line-up of plays speak about how individuals and individual relationships are affected by these two factors.

Opening the season is the new production of the landmark sarswela set in the period prior to the national elections in 1907. PILIPINAS CIRCA 1907 is about political conflict and family relations getting in the way of two pairs of star-crossed lovers when America was more in the heart. This production caters to all ages and persuasions, but more specifically for music theater enthusiasts and students of Philippine history, literature, political science and humanities. With libretto by Nicanor Tiongson, music by Lutgardo Labad, Louie Pascasio, Chino Toledo, et al, and to be directed by Dennis Marasigan, the sarswela runs at the CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino from August 10 to September 2, 2007.

From September 14 to October 7, 2007, at the CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino, children and young people of all ages will be treated to spectacle and innovative staging. MULAN, a new musical which tells of wars fought not just by men but between the gods, fuses martial arts and traditions. Award-winning playwright Rody Vera writes the script based on the original story, with music by Jude Edgard Balsamo and direction by Dennis Marasigan.
What are heroes made of? What ghosts do they have to face? What sacrifices do they make? Do we even remember who they are and what they had to endure? EJ, a new play on Edgar Jopson and Evelio Javier, lays bare the battles the two modern-day heroes had to face as their lives are re-imagined for our generation. Written by Ed Maranan with direction by Chris Millado, this production is a worthy choice for those interested in recent Philippine history as well as for elementary and high school students needing examples of Filipino nobility and heroism. At the CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute from November 16 to December 10, 2007.

KUDETA is a wickedly funny play about a coup that topples the country's President and how he fights back with all the weapons he has in his disposal - his enemies' uncanny ability to self-destruct, and descendants who come out of nowhere. Is this the Philippines? Mustapha Matura's play ensures delightful viewing for all, specially theater enthusiasts, students of social sciences and history, and cause-oriented groups and organizations, plus those in the military establishment and government. With translation by George De Jesus III and direction by Floy Quintos, the production runs at the CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute From January 11 to February 3, 2008.

For a climactic season ender, Peque Gallaga's "operatic" film set in Negros is transformed into a poignant and unforgettable musical production. ORO PLATA MATA, THE MUSICAL tells the story of how boys become men amidst the turbulent years of the Pacific War. Peque Gallaga himself directs this adaptation of his masterpiece which will surely capture theater, music and film enthusiasts alike, as well as the general public, including young professionals, members of socio-civic and corporate foundations and community organizations. With libretto by Chris Millado and Dwight Gaston, the production runs from February 8 to March 10, 2008 at the CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino.

Subscribe now and be among Tanghalang Pilipino's privileged audience. You may visit us at the 2nd floor Production Design Center Building, CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City. You may also subscribe by printing and filling up the form below and faxing it to 832-3661 along with the deposit slip of your payment. You can deposit your payments thru any BPI (Island) Branch.
Account name: Tanghalang Pilipino Foundation, Inc.
Account #: 3131-038746.

For more details, visit Tanghalang Pilipino's Website.


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It seems that this year is full of interesting plays/musicals to watch - even from other theater production companies. Other plays/musicals set to be staged this year include Zsa-zsa Zaturnnah, Glorious, Avenue Q, Into the Woods, and Dogeaters.


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