Gantimpala
Theater tours the provinces once more, bringing to kids and the young
at heart,“Ang Prinsepe at ang Pulubi,” a new children’s musical based on
Mark Twain’s classic Engish tale ‘The Prince and the Pauper,” under the
direction of Gean Allain de Leon, with book and libretto by the late
Beth Nacion Puyot.
Leading the cast are theater newcomers Julian Roxas as Prinsepe Edward Tudor and Martin Buen as Tom Canty, the pulubi.
Roxas, De La Salle University Political Science graduate, athlete,
commercial and ramp model says, “I am very happy that Gantimpala has
given me this opportunity.”
For him Edward is, “ A typical rich boy whose life is planned out for him that is why he wants to see what is out there, what is outside the walls of the place Being young, he craces for adventure. We are similar in that aspect, I am adventurous type of person, for me, anything goes. One must really see the world and explore new things.”
“Every body is welcoming and very friendly.. I just feel comfortable,
it’s like I found another family,” enthuses Roxas of his Gantimpala
experience.
He goes on, ‘Doing theater is like coming back to school but this
time you are more focused. There is no reason for you to get bored or
distracted. I admire the people’s discipline. It is something else.
Frankly, every rehearsal gets better and better. Theater is what I want
to do.”
In the nearest future, Julian wants to be a successful actor, then an
athlete, continue giving life to character or lead roles in TV or film,
and of course, doing more plays. .
Any first day jitters? Roxas smiles and answers, “I picture that day
will be frightening and of course, exciting. I know I will get by. We
will get by. Positive that I will get support from every one.”
Buen, who portrays the role of Tom Canty is a BS Englisg graduate, a former pre-school teacher, and flight attendant.
“I am happy,” begins Martin. “I find myself smiling every day. The
daily choreography, blocking sessions, singing and dancing, every day is
a learning experience. Time flies so fast during rehearsals, mabibigla
ka na lang, tapos na siya,”.
“Tom is a chap tired of living miserably,” Buen describes his role.
“He desires to be part of the nobility. So when the opportunity happens,
he took it, not knowing that being a prince is not an easy task. In
the end he realizes that there is much responsibilities that a prince
carries, especially for England. It is not all festivities and
flirting.”
“Every one should see it, not only kids, because it will open up the
eyes and hearts of people to the many realities of life,” adds Martin
about the play.
Other important characters in the musical are Ralph Bantilan as King
Henry VIII, Ronald Concepcion as Miles Hendon, Enrhil Serguino as John
Canty, Donalyn Balbag as Gng. Canty, and Darby Dizon as Lord Hertford.
Rounding up the production and artistic staff are RJ Jimenez, musical
composer. Lights Design by Joseph Matheu. Production Design by Joey de
Guzman. Production Manager is
Jorge Cabullo. Stage Manager is Roselle
Buenaventura.
Performances are on August 8,9 & 10, Angeles University
Foundation, Angeles City, Pampanga; August 14, 15 & 16, Bren Guiao
Cultural Center, San Fernando, Pampanga; August 23, in Laguna; August 28
& 29, Olongapo Convention Center, Olongapo City, Zambales;
September 14 & 15, Ortega Gymnasium, San Fernando, La Union.
The National Parks Development Committee, Ever Bilena, Skin Sanctuary
and Aces and Pros fully support Gantimpala Theater\s Ang Prinsepe at
ang Pulubi.
Contact Details:
For tickets and bookings, please call (63 2) 998-5622 or (63 2) 872-0261. Like us at www.facebook.com/gantimpala.
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