T.E.A.T.R.I.N.O.
The
Promenade, Greenhills
The
Ateneo blueREPERTORY, in celebration of their 20th anniversary, re-stages Bare: A Pop Opera as their 2011-2012
season finale offering. Setting their sights on a bigger audience, this
production will be staged at T.E.A.T.R.I.N.O at Promenade in Greenhills from February
29, 2012 up to March 10,
2012 . While maintaining a cast composed mainly of members of the
Ateneo blueREPERTORY, this staging boasts of a production team made up of
professionals making this a huge step for this theater company based in Ateneo de Manila University.
Bare: A Pop Opera, with book, music and
lyrics by Jon Hartmere Jr. and Damon Intrabartolo, centers on Jason and Peter,
two high school seniors who are in love but are trying to keep their relationship
a secret from their friends, classmates, parents and the rest of the Catholic
school that they go to. The show was originally staged on Hudson Theatre in Los
Angeles , California
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| Bibo Reyes and Jaime Barcelon |
For
this re-staging, the leads are Jaime Barcelon playing the role of Jason and
Bibo Reyes who is reprising the role of Peter. Maronne Cruz and Cassie
Manalastas play the role of Ivy and Nadia respectively. Orange Sanchez and
Franco Chan alternate the role of Matt. Other cast members are Mark Bernardo,
Jenny Jamora, Rem Zamora and the ensemble consisting of Jussy Peña, Mikah
Franco, Mica Fajardo, Raisa Tabusalla, Jian Kho, Gabriel Perez, Lara Antonio,
Luigi Du, CJ Francisco, Bernice Reyes, and Dar Uy. Ana Abad Santos directs this
production once again.
I’ve
had the chance to see a sneak peek of this production and the chrous impressed
me with their singing after just a couple of measures into the scene. It is
remarkable to note that there isn’t really a music/theater program over at
Ateneo de Manila and that the members of the Ateneo blueREPERTORY are taking
different courses, with some totally unrelated to the arts. As I’ve said
earlier, the production team is made up of people who have already worked in
various theater productions before. All this and the fact that the show will be
held outside the campus is a testament that the company is moving forward to
make its presence felt as another theater company to be reckoned with. Clearly
an impressive feat for a campus based company.
Part
of my preparation prior to watching this was listening to the recording of this
musical. Rock rhythms dominate the tracks although there are some surprises
like the songs in triple meter and a rave track as well. I was very amused with
the gospel tinged numbers included in the musical that promise to be memorable
highlights in this production. And making me more excited is knowing that there
will be a live band accompaniment headed by music director Joseph Tolentino.
There are cello and flute parts in the recording and I am very curious if there
will be an actual cellist in the band. I am pretty sure that there would be a
flutist since there was one during the sneak peek. Hearing the music, seeing a
peek and general curiosity since this will be my first time to see an Ateneo
blueREPERTORY production now make me count the days until Bare: A Pop Opera opens.
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| Ateneo bluREPERTORY |
Bare:
A Pop Opera is sponsored by Big Better
Burgers, Cerealicious, Cha Dao Tea Place New York
The
artistic and creative team is composed of
Onyl Torres (Musical Director for Vocals), Abi Sulit (Assistant Musical
Director for Vocals), Joseph Tolentino (Musical Director for Band), Carlon
Matobato (Choreographer), Leeroy New (Set Designer), John Batalla (Lights
Designer and Technical Director), Jethro Joaquin (Sound Designer), and Raven
Ong (Costume Designer).
The
production staff is composed of Tomik Tendero (Company Manager), Nina de Leon
(Production Manager), Loraine Macatangay (Co-Head Stage Manager), Tricia Javier
(Co-Head Stage Manager), Wrench Canicosa, Meg Yatco, Nick Fortuna, Claude
Flores (Stage Managers), Rosa Leon Lumagbas (Costume Stylist), Jie Dela Paz
(Assistant Technical Director), KL So Chan (Costumes Technical Director), Kina
Casino (Lights and Sounds Technical Director),
Claude Flores (Set and Props Technical Director), Asami Kobayashi (Logistics Head), Abbey
Manliclic (Finance Head), Aina Pacificador (Documentations Head), and Chiz
Jardin (Front-of-House Head).
The
marketing, sales and publicity is led by Toots Tolentino (PR & Publicity)
with Gala Sanchez, Aldrich Alcantara and Luis Marcelo (Promotions and
Marketing) and Jojit Lorenzo (Photography).
Bare:
A Pop Opera is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized
performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW), 570
Seventh Avenue, Suite 2100 , New York , NY
10018
For
tickets and inquiries:
Chiz
Jardin (0916) 578-7618, nicojardin12@yahoo.com
Luis
Marcelo (0917) 502-5847
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