The
movie Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo
Oliveros/The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros released at the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival back in 2005 signaled the blossoming of indie films in the Philippines .
Now, the coming-of-age story about Maxie will blossom on the stage as it will
be retold through a musical presented Bit by Bit Company, in cooperation with
the PETA Theater Center and the Cultural Center of the Philippines
happening this November 9, 2013
up to December 8, 2013 at
the PETA Theater Center .
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| Jayvhot Galang |
Based
on the original screenplay by Michiko Yamamoto, Maxie The Musicale: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros features
book and lyrics by Nicolas B. Pichay, music by the team of William Elvin
Manzano, JJ Pimpinio, and Janine Santos, and direction and choreography by Dexter
M. Santos.
During
the press launch held at BED Manila ,
Nicolas Pichay said that Maxie The Musicale: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros is the movie, but is not the movie. The
movie tells the tale of Maxie, a gay teenager whose blossoming love for law
abiding policeman Victor posed a major problem with his family made up of
crooks. I haven’t seen the original film released during the Cinemalaya back in
2005 so I just have to take his word for it when I see the musical (and hopefully,
also the film) myself.
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| Jayhot Galang and Jojo Riguerra |
But I
was able to see a few numbers that the cast performed during the launch that
gave me a clear idea on how the music would be like for this musical. I can
definitely say that the music is very Filipino with songs that sound like the
ones blaring loudly in jeepneys in the streets and also those played by local
radio stations that no one will ever admit to listening to it. The music
encompasses several genres like rock, kundiman and of course, a gay teenager
like Maxie must have a torch song to be belted out like a diva. And it pleased
me a lot when I learned that this production will feature a five piece band composed
of William Elvin Manzano and Rigil Borromeo on the guitars, Van Quiaong with
the keyboards, Allen Mamaid on the bass, and Jonah Ruiz at the drums.
The
cast of Maxie The Musicale: Ang
Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros is led by Jayvhot Galang who plays the title
role of Maximo Oliveros and Jojo Riguerra as Victor Perez, Maxie’s object of
affection. Joining them are Roeder Camañag and Nazer Salcedo who alternate as
Paco Oliveros, Al Gatmaitan and OJ Mariano alternating as Boy Oliveros, and Jay
Gonzaga as Bogs Oliveros. Maxie’s friends are played by Aaron Ching (Nar), Nomer
Limatog, Jr. (Leslie), Teetin Villanueva (Monique), Eo De Guzman and Merdin
Mojica (alternating as Peter), and Greg de Leon (Chief Dominguez). Rounding up
the cast is the ensemble composed of Ruth Alferez, John Paul Basco, Jules Dela
Paz, Irene Delarmente, Elliot Eustacio, Karyl Factora, Jim Andrew Ferrer,
Francelle Fetalvero, Al Bernard Garcia, Jeffrey Hernandez, Ronah Rostata, and
Christian Velarde.
Those
who want to watch the show on November
10, 2013 at 8:00 PM can contact Aaron at (0917) 312-6250 for tickets.
For
inquiries:
(0917)
842-7346, maximooliverosmusical@yahoo.com
TicketWorld
891-9999
SM
Tickets 470-2222
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