April 10, 2005
Once On This Island
Oliver posted this in PinoyExchange.
Actor’s Actors Inc. to stage ‘Once On This Island’
It is the timeless story of love and myth, gods and mortals. Its elemental simplicity and delightful music has won it tons of awards and countless performances throughout the world.
Now, “Once On This Island” gets a stunning cast of local stars to lend their voices to a near-classic tale of romance and adventure.
Actor’s Actors Inc. (AAI), the company that staged the musical “The Last Five Years,” together with Silang Productions, has assembled a dream cast that is sure to make the music soar to the heavens.
Heading the A-list cast are Bituin Escalante who plays the goddess of the earth, Asaka; Michael Williams plays the god of rain, Agwe; Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo plays the goddess of love, Ezrulie; and Jett Pangan plays the pivotal god of death, Papa Ge.
Also lending their star wattage to the cast are May Bayot, who stunned everyone in last year’s “Himala,” Jeffrey Hidalgo, Michael de Mesa, Radha, and Bodjie Pascua. Making her theater debut is Raki Vega who won the national search for ABS CBN’s “Born Diva,” and is currently cutting her debut album with Star Records.
“Once On This Island” tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl from a fishing village who dares to ask the gods for love with a rich stranger. Her wish is granted but each of the gods exacts a price for fulfilling her dream. It is a tale of romance and triumph, tears and laughter, conflict and redemption.
The creative team is composed of some of the most respected names in the industry starting with director Bart Guingona, who is known for his intelligent approach as well as his impeccable directorial vision; choreographer Denisa Reyes, former artistic director of Ballet Philippines; set designer Gino Gonzales, who has designed sets and costumes as diverse as the Bench Understatement Fashion Show to Ryan Cayabyab’s ‘Spoliarium;’ lights designer John Batalla, who has designed from Regine Velasquez’s concerts and TV shows to Anton Juan’s “Oedipus Rex,” and Rony Fortich, who is soon leaving for Disneyland Hong Kong, is musical director.
‘Once On This Island’ will run from May 13 to May 29 (Thurs., Fri., Sat. at 8 p.m./ Sun. at 3 p.m.) at the Carlos P. Romulo Theater, RCBC Plaza, in Makati. Tickets are now available at Ticketworld at tel. no. 891-9999, AAI at tel. no. 536-5844 or Silang Productions at 751-7647
Actor’s Actors Inc. to stage ‘Once On This Island’
It is the timeless story of love and myth, gods and mortals. Its elemental simplicity and delightful music has won it tons of awards and countless performances throughout the world.
Now, “Once On This Island” gets a stunning cast of local stars to lend their voices to a near-classic tale of romance and adventure.
Actor’s Actors Inc. (AAI), the company that staged the musical “The Last Five Years,” together with Silang Productions, has assembled a dream cast that is sure to make the music soar to the heavens.
Heading the A-list cast are Bituin Escalante who plays the goddess of the earth, Asaka; Michael Williams plays the god of rain, Agwe; Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo plays the goddess of love, Ezrulie; and Jett Pangan plays the pivotal god of death, Papa Ge.
Also lending their star wattage to the cast are May Bayot, who stunned everyone in last year’s “Himala,” Jeffrey Hidalgo, Michael de Mesa, Radha, and Bodjie Pascua. Making her theater debut is Raki Vega who won the national search for ABS CBN’s “Born Diva,” and is currently cutting her debut album with Star Records.
“Once On This Island” tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl from a fishing village who dares to ask the gods for love with a rich stranger. Her wish is granted but each of the gods exacts a price for fulfilling her dream. It is a tale of romance and triumph, tears and laughter, conflict and redemption.
The creative team is composed of some of the most respected names in the industry starting with director Bart Guingona, who is known for his intelligent approach as well as his impeccable directorial vision; choreographer Denisa Reyes, former artistic director of Ballet Philippines; set designer Gino Gonzales, who has designed sets and costumes as diverse as the Bench Understatement Fashion Show to Ryan Cayabyab’s ‘Spoliarium;’ lights designer John Batalla, who has designed from Regine Velasquez’s concerts and TV shows to Anton Juan’s “Oedipus Rex,” and Rony Fortich, who is soon leaving for Disneyland Hong Kong, is musical director.
‘Once On This Island’ will run from May 13 to May 29 (Thurs., Fri., Sat. at 8 p.m./ Sun. at 3 p.m.) at the Carlos P. Romulo Theater, RCBC Plaza, in Makati. Tickets are now available at Ticketworld at tel. no. 891-9999, AAI at tel. no. 536-5844 or Silang Productions at 751-7647
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