Monday, July 23, 2012

Tanghalang Pilipino tackles Truth and Consequence for their 26th Season

Antonio Ferrer, Cris Villonco and Noel Rayos

BREAKING NEWS: Due to the unfortunate natural phenomenon that we are experiencing now, we wish to let our valued ticketholders of WALANG SUGAT, subscribers, patrons and guests know that we are cancelling our 3pm show and the 8pm Gala Performance tomorrow, August 9, 2012, and the rest of the performances this weekend, August 10-12. We will, instead, open next week, August 16, Thursday.

Your tickets for the August 9-12 performances will be valid either on new special dates to replace the original schedules, or your preferred other performances subject to availability of seats.

Please contact 0917-750-0107, 0915-607-2275, or 0935-378-4781 or Tanghalang Pilipino office 8321125, local 1620 or 1621.

We also wish to let you know that we are coordinating with the officials of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) for an agreement that will allow TP to accept donations in cash or kind for the flood victims before and after the performances. We also plan to do a special fund-raising performance of WALANG SUGAT for the same cause. As Filipino artists, we, in Tanghalang Pilipino, commit, not only to the promotion of our craft, but also to community service and assistance.

Maraming salamat po.

Nanding Josef,
Artistic Director, Tanghalang Pilipino
Carlos Siguion-Reyna
Director, WALANG SUGAT

After celebrating their silver anniversary season last year, Tanghalang Pilipino returns and centers on Truth and Consequence for the company’s 26th Season. The resident drama company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, TP presents four productions Walang Sugat, Walang Kukurap, Stageshow, and Ibalong that tackle human behavior and relationships that lead towards social transformation.

A press conference presenting the 26th season lineup was recently held at the National Commission on Culture and the Arts. This event was attended by Tanghalang Pilipino’s Artistic Director Nanding Josef, director Carlos Siguion-Reyna, some of the cast members of Walang Sugat, and also some members of the TP Actors Company.

During the press conference, Nanding Josef stressed once again how local theater companies are in need of not just only the support of the government, but also the support of private corporations, the media and the general public as well. It’s sad to see that local talent and productions, exceptional and awesome as they are, tend to get overlooked in favor of foreign artists and shows. And in a surprising turn, people who once scoffed at local productions usually have a change of heart once they get to experience how brilliant local productions are.

Antonio Ferrer

Here is Tanghalang Pilipino's 26th Theater Season 2012-2013 lineup:

August 9-26, 2012
Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)

September 14-30, 2012
Tanghalang Huseng Batute (CCP Studio Theater)

October 10-21, 2012
Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)

February 8-March 3, 2013
Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)

Walang Sugat opens TP’s 26th Season


August 9, 2012, 8:00 PM Cancelled
August 10, 2012, 3:00 & 8:00 PM Cancelled
August 11, 2012, 3:00 & 8:00 PM Cancelled
August 12, 2012, 3:00 PM Cancelled

August 16, 2012, 8:00 PM
August 17, 2012, 8:00 PM
August 18, 2012, 3:00 & 8:00 PM
August 19, 2012, 3:00 PM

August 24, 2012, 8:00 PM
August 25, 2012, 3:00 & 8:00 PM
August 26, 2012, 3:00 PM

Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)
CCP Complex
Pasay, Metro Manila

Walang Sugat is Tanghalang Pilipino’s opening salvo for their 26th Season starting this August 9 up to August 26, 2012 at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater). Written by Severino Reyes, this sarswela focuses on the love story between Julia and Tenyong amidst the revolutionary period when the control of the Philippines is transferred from the Spaniards to the Americans.

This production is the first foray of acclaimed film director Carlos Siguion-Reyna to the realm of the stage. He will be joined by theater veterans like his niece Cris Villonco playing the role of Julia. Antonio Ferrer and Noel Rayos alternates as Tenyong, Julia’s love interest. Other cast members are Bodjie Pascua and Lou Veloso alternating the role of Tadeo, Red Nuestro and Jonathan Tadioan alternating as Lukas. Jenny Villegas and Jean Judith Javier alternate as Monica. Rounding up the main cast are Gino Ramirez as Miguel, Jelson Bay as Padre Teban, and Joseph Perez as Pedring along with the ensemble consisting of the TP Actors Company. Significant in this production is the return of Noemi Manikan-Gomez after many years away from the theater stage.

Cris Villonco

Cris Villonco, whom I’ve seen numerous times during the past year (and I am not complaining), will be playing Julia an ingénue role pushed to the limits as the character gets more mischievous compared to her previous roles. Noel Rayos and Antonio Ferrer are new faces  to me so it was a treat to see a sample performance from them during the press conference. Jenny Villegas and Red Nuestro also did a humorous duet that proved how splendid they are vocally.

When asked how he plans to interpret the material, director Carlos Siguion-Reyna told the media that he aims to show the freedom that our forefathers had and also the cost that they had to pay in order to gain that freedom. He further stressed that he wishes to explore divisions not just in the social and economic classes but also in the interests (especially the self serving ones) in people’s lives. He also plans to showcase the manipulations that people do to each other and the deceptions that people have to go through in order to gain power.

Hearing him say all of this made me so intrigued since I never imagined a sarswela to touch upon all of these. I am usually drawn towards the music in theatrical productions but with this kind of insight coming from the director himself, it made me anticipate Walang Sugat more. I admit that I am not really aware of what a sarswela is, but I am glad that Tanghalang Pilipino’s 26th season premiere offering will give me the opportunity to learn more about Filipino art forms aside from just having me entertained.

Cris Villonco and Noel Rayos

Walang Sugat features libretto is by Severino Reyes, with additional line by Nick Tiongson. The music is by Fulgencio Tolentino, Constancio de Guzman, Mike Velarde, with additional music by the show’s music director Chino Toledo. Nonoy Froilan choreographs while Tuxqs Rutaquio designs the set. James Reyes of Slims Fashion and Arts School designs the lead’s costumes and Katsch Catoy handles the light design.

Ticket prices:
P1000*
P800
*August 9, 2012 Opening Night
-50% student discount
-20% senior citizen discount

For inquiries:
Cherry Bong Edralin 832-1125 local 1620/21, fax 832-3661
(0917) 750-0107, (0918) 959-3949, 218-3791
tanghalangpilipinomarketing@yahoo.com.ph
TicketWorld 891-9999

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