After the successful run of its stage play, “Walang Kukurap”, Tanghalang Pilipino (TP) pays tribute to the stage artists of yesteryears through its 3rd theater season offering entitled “Stageshow”, a grand musical play slated on October 10-21, 2012, 3pm and 8pm, at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater) .
Written by the late veteran TV, film, and theatre actor, director-playwright Mario O’Hara, Stageshow is a poignant and emotionally charged play which focuses on the plight of a small group of dedicated Filipino artists during the twilight years of their careers. The play also takes us into a glimpse of a lost era in Philippine cultural history-the stageshows called the bodabil and where these artists are torn between their love for the art and economic survival. The play also touches on the reality that the torch-bearers of any culture are its artists and the tendency to discard the old for the new often comes at the expensive and irreparable cost of losing one’s soul.
Adapted from the American ‘vaudeville’, bodabil was a popular entertainment genre from 1920s to mid-‘60s, which spawned legendary talents like Dolphy, Bayani Casimiro, Rogelio dela Rosa, German Moreno, Sylvia La Torre, Pilita Corrales, Elizabeth Ramsey, Oscar Obligacion, Chichay, the tandem of Pugo and Tugo, among others. It featured a hodgepodge of musical numbers, short-form comedy and dramatic skits, often staged inside the theatres of Manila.
“The play captures the essence of the people behind a stageshow,” says Fernando “Tata Nanding” Josef, TP’s artistic director. Tata Nanding divulged that Mario O’Hara wanted to illustrate how these stage shows and their artists evolved from popularity to obscurity.
Mario O’Hara’s Stageshow topbills the talent and versatility of TP veterans–stage/film/TV actors Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino and Nonie Buencamino, with Liesl Batucan and Roeder Camañag who will act as alternates. Joining the cast are Angelina Kanapi, Mae Paner, May Bayot de Castro, Rayna Reyes, Rody Vera, Lou Veloso, Gie Onida, Pam Hundana, Gino Ramirez, Jonathan Tadioan, April Iñigo, Tara Cabaero, Hazel Maranan, Kaye Garcia, Agnes Sarreal, Anthony Falcon and Aaron Ching.
Directed by Chris Millado, Tanghalang Pilipino will also honor these stageshow artists in a “Gabi ng Pagkilala sa mga Beterano ng Stageshow” on October 13, 2012. The play is also an official entry to the National Theater Festival in November.
Production staff also includes Jeffrey Hernandez (composer/arranger/musical director), Denisa Reyes (choreographer), Tuxqs Rutaquio (set designer), Brenda Fajardo (costume designer), Katsch Catoy (lights designer/technical director), TJ Ramos (sound engineer), King Catoy (videographer), Mia Bolaños (vocal coach), Tony Casimiro (tap dance instructor) and Yette Valenzuela (hair and make-up designer).
For ticket reservations, group sales, sponsorships, and special performances, please contact Ms. Cherry Bong Edralin at 0917-750-0107 / 0918-959-3949, 832-1125 local 1620/1621. Tickets are also available at Ticketworld at 891-9999 and at the CCP Box Office. Visit the official TP website at www.tanghalangpilipino.org.ph for other information.
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marri
20 October, 2012 at 4:57 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
The MARIO O’HARA… he’s a master and every work he has contributed to film and stage is of excellence. This show is worth watching!
Airra Pingol
17 October, 2012 at 1:29 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
it would be great to watch bodabil.. I like watching stageplays. makikita mo tlga ang talents ng director, talents, crew.. etc:)
Mark Morfe
16 October, 2012 at 4:58 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Its been a long time since I’ve watched a stage play. The last time I watched was by Lisa Macuja a decade ago.
Ness
16 October, 2012 at 1:18 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I’m not really into plays. Not sure why. But I would love to go and see this. I’ll try to convince my husband. Haha!
Justin | Hari ng lakbay
15 October, 2012 at 6:50 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I haven’t seen a play for almost 8 years now. This made me wanna see one soon!
Violy
14 October, 2012 at 10:51 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I love watching plays! Thank you for this post, will check my schedule, would love to watch this.
jsncruz
14 October, 2012 at 7:09 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Sounds like a good play! I often watch local plays at the Yuchengco Tower, CCP, or Meralco Theater. Anyway, I will wait for your post-event blog article on this one
Chef Jasper
14 October, 2012 at 5:19 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
could try to widen my horizons by going back in time to see these kinds of plays.
traveling morion
14 October, 2012 at 5:00 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Good sign. Theater plays are now gaining audience share. We should patronize this shows. ito ang tunay na tanghalan…
Elal Jane Lasola
14 October, 2012 at 4:34 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I’m not a fan of stage shows because most of it are expensive that I couldn’t afford but this is something my friend would really wanna know. Will do share!
Algene
14 October, 2012 at 1:15 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Wow! This is something my friend would absolutely love! Hope we can watch this together someday
Gil Camporazo
14 October, 2012 at 1:06 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
In my time, stageshows gathered a lot of people, especially in the rural areas. The artists mentioned here were my fave stage players. I love seeing them doing acting on the stage. I was overwhelmed and entertained!
Mai Flores
14 October, 2012 at 12:47 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
This is the first time that I’m hearing about Mario O’Hara. My kuya is actually into the film industry, so I’m sure he’s quite in the know with him and the people he’s worked with.
If I had known this earlier, I would’ve asked Kuya to watch this. :/
Jonathan Diesta
14 October, 2012 at 9:47 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
CCP is a place where we can watch Pinoy theatrical plays plus I hope that bodabil will come back in Pinoy theaters
Trisha
14 October, 2012 at 9:47 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Ooh this seems very nice! Would love to witness some day soon
R.O.M.E.L.O.
14 October, 2012 at 5:51 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I’m not really into theaters or stage shows… in fact, I can’t remember ever seeing one… O_o I guess, I’m just more of a move kind of guy…
Pal Raine
13 October, 2012 at 8:49 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Nice to hear that, FLASHBACK Movies from the past. Director Mario O’Hara, legendary on LOCAL SCENE MOVIES. Great Actor too. Love to watch kaya lang malayo ako.
Sky|Boundfortwo.com
13 October, 2012 at 4:30 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
When I heard bodabil it’s always associated with the late Dolphy and those funny comical skits. I would love to watch bodabil if given a chance.
Franc Ramon
13 October, 2012 at 3:45 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
This is a great performers for legends of tanghalang Pilipino who has by now given a lot of contribution to the industry.