Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang

Dates available for booking of mobile presentations:
July 2009 to June 2010

Tatlong kinagigiliwang kuwento sa isang makulay na dula para sa mga bata at sa mga nakatatandang nais balikan ang hiwaga at pantasya ng mga salaysay mula ating paboritong Lola.


ANG PRINSIPENG MAHABA ANG ILONG
Noong unang panahon ay may isang prinsipe. Bunga ng isang sumpa, ipinanganak siyang may ilong na napakahaba. Dahil nais ng kanyang mga magulang na lumaki siya sa paniniwalang siya ay normal, hindi siya hinahayaang makalabas at tanging ang mga tao lamang na may kaibang ilong ang hinahayaang makapagtrabaho sa palasyo.

Isang araw, pinagbigyan siya ng mga magulang na makalabas ng palasyo at sa kanyang pamamasyal, malalaman ng Prinsipe ang katotohanan ukol sa kanyang kakatwang ilong. Ngunit makakatagpo rin siya ng tunay na kaibigan. Ang pagkakaibigan bang iyon ay sapat para mabali ang sumpa?


ANG BINIBINING TUMALO SA MAHAL NA HARI
Noong unang panahon, sa Kaharian ng Tondo ay may isang dalaga na bantog sa kanyang pambihirang ganda at talino. Bagaman isa lamang siyang anak ng utusan ay inibig siya ng prinsipe. Hindi sang-ayon ang datu sa pag-iibigan ng dalawa kung kaya’t nag-isip siya ng paraan para sila ay mapaghiwalay.

Tatlong hamon sa katalinuhan ang sunod-sunod na ipinadala sa kanya ng Datu. Mapatunayan kaya niya na ang kanyang talino ang tatalo sa hari at magbibigay sa kanya ng karapatang umibig kabila ng pagkaka-iba ng kanilang antas sa lipunan.


ANG PRINSIPENG DUWAG
Noong unang panahon ay may prinsipeng saksakan ng duwag. Dahil rito ay pinalayas siya ng kanyang Amang Hari. Sa kaniyang paglalakbay ay nakarating siya sa kalapit na kaharian kung saan niya nakilala ang isang maganda at matapang na prinsesa. Silang dalawa ay nagkaibigan at hindi nagtagal ay nagpakasal. Iniatang sa prinsipe and katungkulang maging pinuno ng hukbo.

Paano kaya pamumunuan ng isang prinsipeng hindi naniniwala sa pakikipaglaban ang isang hukbo? Mapatunayan kaya niya ang kaniyang pagmamahal sa harap ng mga matatapang na Gurko?

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Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Watch Sweeney Todd

1) Sweeney Todd is considered by many as one of the greatest musical scores of the twentieth century.

2) It won eight Tony Awards aside from the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for best score and lyrics.

3) The Broadway version of Sweeney Todd offers so much more than the movie.

4) Gripping and exciting. Sweeney Todd is set in a world where one can draw many parallels to our own. It is interesting to see how the characters of Sweeney Todd cope in this world and more interesting to see what lessons we can derive from this.

5) It stars two of the country’s best musical theater artists, Audie Gemora as Sweeney Todd and Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo as Mrs. Lovett.

6) It also features some of Manila’s finest stage veterans and singers with powerful voices, contributing additional layers to the Sondheim’s multi-dimensional score.

7) It features a full orchestra! Filharmonika brings the music of Stephen Sondheim to greater heights under the baton of Gerard Salonga.

8) Tickets are cheap! Only PHP700 for orchestra seats for Rep shows.

9) Sweeney Todd is the biggest musical event of the year!

10) You’ll be sorry if you don’t.


Watch SWEENEY TODD from November 14 to December 13, 2009!
Ticket prices:Orchestra Center - Reserved – P700
Orchestra side – Non-Reserved - P500
Balcony – Non-reserved P300

Just call 887-0710 or 215 -8752 now and reserve your tickets. Look for Ms. Rose Silva.

ALAMAT: Si Sibol at si Gunaw

Goddess Luningning falls in love with the mortal Kapuy and they are married. Luningning gives birth to the twins Sibol (Bloom) and Gunaw (Doom) who fight over the fate of Bundok Pangarap. An epic battle ensues, until Luningning intervenes to save the world from destruction.

Ballet Manila breathes life into another "timely" kwento of love, nature and legendary characters. A uniquely Filipino tale.


ALAMAT: Si Sibol at si Gunaw
Aliw Theater, CCP Complex, Star City Compound, Pasay City
December 4 (730pm), 5 (1 & 5pm), 6 (1pm), 12 (1 & 5pm) and 13(1pm)

Artistic Director: Lisa Macuja - Elizalde
Artistic Associate: Osias Barroso

Based on the book written by Ed Maranan
Illustrations by Ronaele B. Maranan

Published by The Bookmark, Inc.

Presented by:
Manila Broadcasting Company
Star City
ING Private Bank

For Ticket Inquiries, pls contact Ballet Manila:
400-0292 or 525-5967

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK from August 8 to December 10, 2009

Synopsis
A new twist on the old pantomime story wherein Jack climbs the beanstalk to find a good giant and a adrenaline pumping Golden Goose. Along the way, he encounters his long-lost father (a victim of – what else? –amnesia) and a villainous Baron. This delightful zany adaptation of a favourite story is sure to delight even the most jaded of audiences!


Venue
OnStage
2/F Greenbelt 1, Ayala Center, Makati City

Director
Joy Virata

Tickets
Orchestra Center P 350.00
Orchestra Side P 300.00
Balcony P 250.00

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
August 8 to December 10, 2009
For tickets, call 8870710. Or logon to Ticketworld


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SWEENEY TODD this November 14 to December 13, 2009

Synopsis
Sweeney Todd is considered by many as one of the greatest musical scores of the twentieth century. Stephen Sondheim, the genius, knows exactly how to use music to set the mood for his characters. It’s a wonderful story, with a couple of good twists, fascinating characters, and a majestic, complex and exciting score.

The Broadway version of Sweeney Todd offers so much more than the movie. There is a love story, tons of humor, and a wonderful cast of characters that lend their strong voices, contributing additional layers to the Sondheim’s multi-dimensional score.

Gripping. Exciting. Challenging. Sweeny Todd is set in a world of demented people where one can draw many parallels to our own. It is interesting to see how the characters of Sweeney Todd cope in this world and more interesting to see what lessons we can derive from this. But Sondheim's grand masterpiece based on a Christopher Bond adaptation of an old British urban legend, rings with emotion, and the outstanding score has many layers of feelings and music to discover.

Sweeney Todd features some of the best talents of Philippine Theater, with Audie Gemora in the title role, and Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo as Mrs. Lovett. At the helm of the orchestra is none other than one of Manila’s finest conductors, Gerard Salonga of Filharmonika. Co-directors Baby Barredo and Michael Williams will bring life to this gem of a musical.

Watch SWEENEY TODD from November 14 to December 13, 2009!
Kindly inquire at 8870710 for time and ticket prices.

Venue
OnStage
2/F Greenbelt 1, Ayala Center, Makati City

Director
Baby Barredo & Michael Williams

Tickets
Orchestra Center P 700.00
Orchestra Side P 500.00
Balcony P 300.00

For tickets, call 8870710. Or logon to Ticketworld

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SPELLING BEE this December 4-13, 2009!

WHAT'S THE BEE ABOUT?

In the Broadway Musical Comedy, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grownups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser.

This hilarious tale of overachievers' angst chronicles the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. A quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time.

ABOUT THE AUDIENCE PARTICIPANTS

Before every performance of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, two audience volunteers are recruited to participate on stage as guest-spellers along with two invited celebrity guest spellers each night. Each new foursome guarantees a new set of hilarious and unexpected experiences - one night is just as unique as the one before it!


December 04-13, 2009
Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Building, Makati
Directed by Bobby Garcia


CREDITS THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE

Music and Lyrics By
William Finn Book by
Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by
Rebecca Feldman

Additional Material by
Jay Reiss

Originally produced on Broadway by
David Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo, Barrington Stage Company, Second Stage Theatre

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is presented through
special arrangement withMusic Theatre International (MTI)
421 West 54th Street, New York, New York 10019; Tel.: (212) 541-4648,www.mtishows.com



Source for SPELLING BEE here.

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I've watched this and it's an interesting and funny show.

TANGHALANG PILIPINO'S PINOCCHIO GUSTO MO BA MAGING TAO?

November 28-29 2009
3:00 P.M.
Tanghalang Huseng Batute (CCP Studio Theater)

Adapted from Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio
Adaptation by George de Jesus III
Directed by J. William Herbert Sigmund Go

Filled with songs, fantasy, humor and colorful costumes, this adaptation by George de Jesus of the well-loved classic tale of Carlo Collodi will surely delight children of all ages. Originally directed by Herbert Go, Pinocchio, Gusto Mo Bang Maging Tao? is about the magical adventures of a wooden puppet whose quest to become a real boy leads him to learn about life, love and honesty.


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"Pinochio, Gusto mo bang maging tao?" is a fun play with values. It is a good watch for kids to learn the importance of not lying. =)