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Friday, December 14, 2007

Tuesdays with Morrie

I appreciate the book. Anything that touches on the subject of mentorship really strikes a part of my heart (I think, it has to do with the perennial yearning to learn).

I don't have much idea (at least I haven't had the time to search on Youtube) about the TV movie adaptation of the book (in 1999) except that it won 4 Emmy Awards. The book also has a stage adaptation (started in 2002). I've yet to read reviews (for both the TV and stage adaptations). I just find it a bit intriguing how it will work on the stage. Anyway...


Repertory Philippines is producing the local staging of Tuesdays with Morrie as its opening show for its incoming season.


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From Repertory Philippines Yahoo Groups:

REPERTORY PHILIPPINES In cooperation with READ OR DIE BOOK CLUB, we'll be holding a promotional event for "TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE" at POWERBOOKS LIVE, GREENBELT on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 at 4.30pm. The event will feature a reading of excerpts from the
play with Rem Zamora and Jose Marie Avellana.

There will also be a panel discussion on the book as well as a main academic speaker, to talk about the book for the event. Casual speakers have also been invited to share their own reaction/reflection on the book. If you've read or were affected by the book and would love to share your thoughts with fellow bookworms, please email Ms. Mia Marci for READ OR DIE at myachi@gmail. com Spread the word, and hope to see you there!

"TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE" opens REP'S 2008 season and runs from January 11 to January 27, 2008. The play features Jose Marie Avellana as Morrie Schwartz, Bart Guingona as Mitch Albom and is directed by Baby Barredo. For tickets, inquiries and show schedules call 887-0710 or log on to Repertory Philippines.

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