Onstage
Theater
2nd
Level, Greenbelt 1, Greenbelt
Paseo
de Roxas cor. Legaspi St. , Ayala
Center
I
thought that crossovers only happen in comicbooks but a crossover of sorts is
also happening in the theater scene in here as Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) and Repertory Philippines
combine forces and bring Care Divas for an encore run happening this April 27-29, 2012 at Onstage in Greenbelt 1. Finally, the Makati crowd who found it too cumbersome to travel all the way
to Quezon City where Care Divas was formerly staged will find themselves with no
more excuses not to catch the musical during this very limited, one weekend special
run.
I
admit that I’ve never seen the whole production of Care Divas before since I am
indeed one of those who found it cumbersome to travel all the way to the PETA
Theater Center
The
musical tells the story of Chelsea, Shai, Thalia, Kayla and Jonee, five
transgender overseas Filipino workers in Israel
who try to bear the hardships of being caregivers by day by becoming drag queen
performers by night. I was very intrigued when I find out that this will be set
in Israel since
I’m a friend of the Embassy of Israel. Now I look forward to see how the
Filipino gay culture and the Israeli setting go together in this production.
And my interest was further heightened when I listened to the original cast
recording featuring all of the music from the musical. I am extremely pleased
with what I heard which was memorable tunes, very witty world play with the
lyrics and yes, even a hint of Jewish music. These small doses that I’ve seen,
heard and read made me understand why this musical has been one of PETA’s
biggest hits and also why Rep chose to stage this among the material that PETA
has produced so far.
The
encore run of Care Divas will be brought to life by the original cast themselves
with a few changes: PETA artists Melvin Lee, Vincent De Jesus, Phil Noble,
Buddy Caramat, Dudz Teraña, Jason Barcial and Eric dela Cruz. Featured guest
artists are: Paul Holme, Ricci Chan, Jerald Napoles, Myke Salomon, Angeli
Bayani together with Miguel Hidalgo and Dominic Miclat-Janssen. Veteran actress
and Repertory Philippines ’
Children's Theater Artistic Director, Joy Virata joins the cast as Adara and
Sara, roles formerly portrayed by PETA President, Cecilia Garrucho.
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| The Care Divas with Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo |
The
show is directed by Maribel Legarda and is joined by a creative team that includes
costume designer John Abul, lighting designer Jon Jon Villareal, visual artist
and set designer Leo Abaya and contemporary dancer and choreographer Carlon
Matobato.
Ticket
prices:
P1100
Orchestra Center
P800
Orchestra Side
P500
Balcony
For
Inquiries:
PETA
Marketing and Public Relations Office 725-6244, 410-0821, (0917) 576-5400, petatheater@gmail.com
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