Bicolano epic Ibalong closes out Tanghalang Pilipino’s 26th Season

February 8, 2013, 8:00 PM

February 9, 2013, 3:00 & 8:00 PM

February 10, 2013, 3:00 & 8:00 PM

February 15, 2013, 8:00 PM

February 16, 2013, 3:00 & 8:00 PM

February 17, 2013, 3:00 PM

February 22, 2013, 8:00 PM

February 23, 2013, 3:00 & 8:00 PM

February 24, 2013, 3:00 PM

March 1, 2013, 8:00 PM

March 2, 2013, 3:00 & 8:00 PM

March 3, 2013, 3:00 PM

Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)

CCP Complex

Pasay, Metro Manila

Jenine Desiderio and Jonathan Tadioan act out a scene from Ibalong

Tanghalang Pilipino offers a taste of Filipino mythology as it presents a dance-theater musical interpretation of the Bicolano epic Ibalong as its 26^th season ender. Adapted from the stage by Rody Vera, directed by Tuxqs Rutaqio along with Carol Bello’s music and Alden Lugnasin’s choreography, Ibalong runs from February 8 up to March 3, 2013 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater).

Jenine Desiderio

Ibalong, which is also the name of Legazpi City’s week long festival, tells the story of Handyong who along with his warriors come to Bicol when it was still known as Ibalon. Handyong and his men battle beasts that inhabit the land and try to introduce civilization to the land. Standing in their way is the scheming snake Oryol who disguises herself into a human in order to seduce Handyong. As always, the best way to know the rest of the story is by watching the production first hand.

Myke Salomon

Led by original Miss Saigon cast member Jenine Desiderio as Oryol and former Akafellas member Myke Salomon as Handyong, the cast of Ibalong include May Bayot, Red Nuestro, Delphine Buencamino, Trixie Esteban, Cheeno Macaraig, Tara Cabaero, Hazel Maranan, Opaline Santos, Kristofer Kliatchko, Cyril Balderama, and Philip Palmos. Playing the ensemble are members of Tanghalang Pilipino’s Actors Company composed of Jonathan Tadioan, Marco Viaña, Remus Villanueva, Nicolo Magno, Ralph Mateo, Regine De Vera, Jovanni Cadag, and Doray Dayao. Remus Villanueva plays Handyong in certain performances.

Remus Villanueva

Tanghalang Pilipino’s Artistic Director, Nanding Josef hopes that this production of Ibalong may urge the Filipino people to protect the country’s natural resources and cultural heritage which are threatened by commercialism, modernization all in the name of progress and development.

The cast of Ibalong

The whole run will also feature the live music of Rizalino Reyes and Inkantada while designer Leeroy New does the costumes and the puppets to be used in this production. Tanghalang Pilipino’s Ibalong is co-presented by the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the City of Legazpi of Bicol.

Ticket price:

P1000 Febrary 8, 2013 Gala Night

P800 All other dates

-50% student discount

-20% senior citizen discount

For inquiries:

Cherry Bong Edralin (0917) 750-0107, (0918) 959-3949, 832-1125 local 1620-1621

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