Insiang: A Limited Engagement

After having seen Ricky Davao's performance in "Art", I'm really interested to see "Insiang". I believe I've a lot to expect about this play. Not to mention that Ricky won a Best Actor in ALIW AWARDS for his performance in the first staging of the show some years ago. For more information about the story, the characters, the production, as well as for ticket purchase, visit Insiang Official Website. This stage-play will run for a limited-engagement only (2 weekends).


From Tanghalang Pilipino E-group:

Tanghalang Pilipino, in cooperation with Bright Eyed Boys Events&Ideas, Inc., brings back the ALIW Awards Best Play for 2003 “Insiang”. The stage production also bagged the Best Stage Actor, Best Stage Actress, Best Director and nominations for the Best Supporting Actor. From October 5 to 7 and 12 to 14, INSIANG will have a limited run at the Tanghalang Huseng Batute (CCP Studio Theater) with matinees at 3:00 P.M. (Saturdays / Sundays) and evening shows at 8:00 P.M. (Fridays / Saturdays / Sundays).

Award-winning writer, director and actor, Mario O’Hara’s masterpiece was originally written for radio then developed as a teleplay for the TV series “Hilda” directed by Lino Brocka. It was adapted by O’Hara into a screenplay for the 1976 Manila Film Festival, starring Hilda Koronel in the title role, with Mona Lisa, Ruel Vernal and Rez Cortez playing key roles. The movie version became the first Filipino film to be shown at the Cannes Film Festival and went on to win plum awards for its director and leading actress Hilda Koronel.

Nearly thirty years after, Tanghalang Pilipino mounted the stage version in 2002 as part of its 16th Theater season. Directed by Chris Milado, the “live” theater version attracted full houses and became the box office hit of the season.

Sheenly Vee Gener (Insiang), Ricky Davao (Dado), and Mae Paner (Toyang) and the Tanghalang Pilipino Actors Company reprise their award winning performances. Mailes Kanapi joins the production as Pacing, the mother of Insiang.

Director Chris Millado leads the creative team in recreating the riveting 2002 production from the ensemble acting down to the highly detailed “hyper-real” staging. Hesus Bobot Lota designs the wrap-around set, with Joey Nombres and Jethro Joaquin doing lighting design and soundscape respectively. The production also includes fight scenes skillfully choreographed by Jack Yabut.

INSIANG is a stirring drama about the transformation of a teenage girl from innocence to malevolence as she finds herself trapped by a life of poverty in the slums. Abused by the very people she trusts, Insiang rises from destitution and takes revenge against her abusers.

Due to strong language, adult themes and brief nudity, parental discretion is advised.

On each performance a limited number of seats are available which offer an exciting and unique way to experience the performance with the action of the show taking place all around the viewer. A Q&A session with select members of the cast and creatives can be arranged specially for class, community or company groups regarding themes in INSIANG i.e. gender, women, poverty, “soap opera” and advertising, design, stage fight, and corruption.

For tickets, reservations, group bookings and special discounts, please call the Bright Eyed Boys at 521-0412 or 0922-8712007. Tickets are also available at all Ticketworld outlets.