Ballet
Manila presents three new enchanting tales from Philippine literature's
most iconic storyteller when it opens its 18th season next month with
Tatlo Pang Kuwento ni Lola Basyang.
This is the much-awaited follow-up to its all-Filipino extravaganza
Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang which premiered in 2008 and has since
become a blockbuster seen by over a hundred thousand viewers.
Based on Anvil Publishing's Ang Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang ni Severino Reyes, the new production will have its world premiere on August 23, 7:30 p.m., at Aliw Theater, CCP Complex, Pasay City. Other shows are set on: August 24 and 31 and September 7, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; August 25, September 1 and 8, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Co-presented by Manila Broadcasting Company and Aliw Theater in cooperation with Anvil Publishing Inc., and the support of Star City and Ticketworld, Tatlo Pang Kuwento ni Lola Basyang will once again feature value-laden tales using original choreography and Filipino music as well as colorful sets and costumes.
“We're happy to bring back Lola Basyang, who is one of the most
beloved characters in Philippine literature, with more stories that are
sure to captivate young audiences,” says prima ballerina and Ballet
Manila artistic director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde.
Featured are the following stories as re-told by Christine Bellen who
also wrote the continuity script: Ang Palasyo ng mga Duwende,
illustrated by Albert Gamos, choreographed by Gerardo Francisco with
collaborators Naomi Jaena and Romeo Peralta, and Diwa De Leon as
composer/ musical arranger Labindalawang Masasayang Prinsesa,
illustrated by Abi Goy, choreographed by Lisa Macuja-Elizalde with
collaborators Francis Jaena, Rudy De Dios and Sofia Peralta, and Arnold
Buena as composer/ musical arranger; and Anting-Anting, illustrated by
Hubert Fucio, choreographed by Osias Barroso with collaborator Michael
Divinagracia, and Juan Carlo Magsalin as composer/ musical arranger.
Veteran TV actress and radio talent Luz Fernandez returns as Lola
Basyang, who together with the young girl Ate Missy portrayed by Missy
Elizalde, will be weaving the three stories together.
Stage direction is by Roxanne Lapus, costume design by Michael
Miguel, lighting design by Jaime Villanueva and production design by
Jonathan Janolo.
“Lola Basyang is timeless. I truly believe that if these ballet
trilogies will be restaged a decade from now, they will still be a hit!”
enthuses Osias Barroso, Ballet Manila co-artistic director.
Tatlo Pang Kuwento ni Lola Basyang is sponsored by Pride Powder, First United Travel, Ralph's Wines and Spirits and Island Rose.
Contact Details:
For
tickets and other inquiries, please contact Ballet Manila at (63 2)
525-5967, (63 2) 400-0292 or Ticketworld at (63 2) 891-9999.
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