A Life in the Theater

Tanghalang Pilipino's new musical "MULAN" for children of ALL ages, is on its last two weekends at the CCP's Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater) on September 28-30 and October 5-7, with Friday performances at 8pm and Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm. From the audience feedback on its first two weekends, the production is a delight for both young and old. Most viewers are raving about Gino Gonzales' production design, particularly the costumes, as well as the choreographed routines that are heavily influenced by the Chinese martial arts of Wushu. Disney, it ain't. For those interested, do call the Tanghalang Pilipino office at 832-3661, Ticketworld at 891-9999 or the CCP Box Office at 832-3704. Tickets are at P500 (regular) and P250 for students, with discounts for groups. Tanghalang Pilipino's MULAN features the Tanghalang Pilipino ACTORS COMPANY. Libretto by Rody Vera, Music by Jed Caballero Balsamo, Choreography by Denisa Reyes, Production Des...

The last three months have been hectic, and I was surprised to realize I have not posted any new blog for over ten weeks. In defense, I have to state that July was witness to the Virgin Labfest 3, the Asian Voyage of Songs in Pattaya, and Cinemalaya 2007. In August came the opening of the Tanghalang Pilipino 21st Theater Season with "Pilipinas Circa 1907" and elections of new officers for the Philippine Independent Filmmakers Multipurpose Cooperative (IFC). Earlier in this September month were the openings of "Mulan" and "Quiapo." All of these I will write about, no matter how briefly, if only to make amends for the prolonged silence. And this site is sporting a new look which I hope echoes the colors of Tanghalang Pilipino's logo and primspark design.