The premiere Theater Company that gives us “Mabining
Mandirigma”, Zsazsa Zaturna and Himala, The Musical is now doing a tribute to
the greatest playwright ever lived, William Shakespeare thru an adaptation of
his well love classic, “Midsummers Night’s Dream”.
Under the direction of acclaimed Film Maker Carlos
Siguion-Reyna, Pangarap Sa Isang Gabi ng Gitnang Tag-Araw as translated by
National Artist Rolando Tinio is having a three week limited run from September
30 to October 16, 2016 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
During its launch recently at Fo Guang Shang Mabuhay Temple,
Direk Carlos that is a provocative staging emphasizing on the Dark version of
staging, it is a combination of Filipino lines by Tinio, and the English titles
of Shakespeare.
“The Dark is I want to explore most, it’s kinda risky”,
admitted by Siguion-Reyna whos film credits includes “Ligaya”, Ang Lalake sa
Buhay ni Selya, Azucena and many other. He also direct theater before specifically
“Walang Sugat” in Tanghalan Pilipino too.
TP Artistic Director Nanding Josef announce that this is in
line with Shakespeare 400th year death anniversary, and he clarify
that it is not the first time that the resident theater company of CCP is doing
an English play, they’ve been doing it way back.
“Shakespeare play have universal message, love, equality and
many other virtues.” Josef said.
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| Excerpts from Pangarap sa Isang Gabi ng Gitnang Tag-Araw. |
Joining the cast is film and TV actress Jackie Lou Blanco,
who also had her first theater experience way back thru Tanghalan Pilipino. Her
return in stage is a reunion with the said company. Trumpet’s Audie Gemora is
also in the cast, it’s his first time to act in a Shakespeare play. Blanco is playing
Hipolita while Gemora is Oberon.
Fresh from her stint as Apolinario Mabini in Mabining
Mandirigma, Liesl Batucan is also in this production as Titanya. Other cast are
Teroy Guzman, Skyzx Labastilla, Richard Cunanan and Rafa Siguion-Reyna.
Pangarap sa isang gabi ng gitnang araw artistic staff
includes Rody Vera as the Dramaturg, Toym Imao for the set design, John Batalla
for the lights, TJ Ramos for the sound and James Reyes for the costume.
Siguion-Reyna said that he is keeping the woods as the
setting of the play that explores the world of fairies and humans.
For more details, contact Tanghalang Pilipino Foundation, Inc at 02-832-1125 local 1620/1621 or tru mobile Lorelei Celestino 0915-607-2275.
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