Christmas in the Philippines has many reasons and colors,
a longest festivity as well, but this coming yuletide seasons, a new but old
tradition is about to start once again in Philippine theater, this is through
with 9 Works Theatrical along with Globe Live in presenting the award winning
and long running acclaimed show “A Christmas Carol” of beloved Charles Dickens
classic.
Director Robbie Guevara long wanted to direct the said
play especially with 9 Works, and with partnership with Globe they are aiming
to do it every Christmas and make it a tradition for theater goers in Manila.
“Even though it set in London, England in mid-19th
Century, the story is very universal, there will always be Scrooge in every
country, and there will always a family that will represent what the purity and
innocent of Christmas time means for them, regardless of income level.” Guevara
said.
A Christmas Carol is going to be stage at the Globe
Iconic Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater in Taguig City, and as a Christmas presentation
9 Works see to it, it will be a bigger production compare to their past shows, so
far it is the most numbered of cast around 30 or more.
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| Miguel Faustman |
Guevara said that it is an experiential thing to happen
for Christmas Carol, a lot of mini stage is set up from the main Theater down
to the audience area, and the snow effect is something to look forward. Since
it has a horror theme expect also some surprises.
“I think Filipino will be able to relate with the story
itself, we don’t need to be haunted to be reminded, we are generally giving and
courteous people, we love Christmas despite the traffic, sometimes the prices
go higher than normal, it’s one of the most festive season in the country.”
Guevara explain.
A Christmas Carol: The Musical is the story of Ebenezer
Scrooge, and giving life on stage is Miguel Faustman, he already played the
said role many times in Repertory productions, but this version is new to him and
it is really a challenge for him to give a new twist.
Scrooge is a bitter miser who hates Christmas, and in
order for him to appreciate Christmas four ghost visited him and show him the
true meaning of Christmas. The music for this musical is from the award winning
team of Lynn Ahrens and Alan Menken.
Other notable cast include Ariel Reonal, Norby David,
Franz Imperial, Ela Lisondra, Kyle Francisco, GM Hernandez, Al Gaitmaitan, Nel
Gomez, Jun Ofrasio, Dawn Eduave and many many more.
A Christmas Carol will be shown December 3 to 4, 9 to 11
& 16 to 18, 21 & 22, 2016 all at 8pm, and on December 25 at 7pm. For tickets
contact Tel Nos. 586-7105 mobile 09175545560, Ticketworld at 891-9999 or email
info@9workstheatrical.com
Co presentors are Mastercard & Huawei, Fox, Star
World & Bonifacio High Street with Makeup Forever as the official makeup
partner, Uniquely Pinoy and MVndo.
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