Atlantis Productions' 2012 Season

Series Finale: Saan Hahantong Ang Tagpong Ito?

This December, Dulaang Kalay, a theater organization founded by a young breed of theater actors and enthusiasts, in cooperation with BusinessWorld and the University of the Philippines Speech Communication Association (UP SPECA), launches its first offering, “Series Finale: Saan Hahantong Ang Tagpong Ito?!”


The play is a satirical look at the Filipino's obsession with telenovelas and their stars, centering on the last episode of a soap opera, with all its melodrama and cliches, aired in the midst of national scandals and big news stories.

A new play written by Katte Sabate and William Elvin Manzano. Original music, lyrics, and direction by William Elvin Manzano. Cast includes Dreps Tatad, Roxy Aldiosa, Janine Santos, Erika Estacio, Acey Aguilar, JR Macanas, Jules Dela Paz, Toji Salinas, Earle Figuracion, Harry David, Keann Clemente, Zandrei Merrced, Japo Parcero, Elora Españo, Victoria Mañebo, Leah Galisa, Lexy Lu, Claricel Estrella, Gell-O Conferido, and a whole lot more! :)

“Series Finale: Saan Hahantong Ang Tagpong Ito?!” runs December 5-18, 2011 at Vision 21, Crossroads 77, #77 Mother Ignacia Street, Quezon City.

Show dates are as follows:

Dec. 5 at 7 pm
Dec. 9 at 3pm & 7pm
Dec. 16 at 10am
Dec. 11 & 18 at 4pm & 8pm

For sponsorship and ticket inquiries, contact Nicole Nequinto (0906-4581711) or Raquel Pascua (0906-5721157).

The UP Repertory Company's 'Rep Me For A Reason Let The Reason Be Valid'

Ang comedy night na tatapos sa lahat ng comedy nights out there! Paaaak! 

Isang gabi ng kasiyahan. Isang gabi ng tawanan. Tayo na at pansamantalang iwanan ang ating mga problema at makipaglasingan sa mga alumni at residente ng UP Repertory Company. Namiss n'yo sila diba? Eto na ang pagkakataon n'yo para muli silang masilayan. 

Kasama pa ang mga panalong stand up comedy acts nina 

Karen Dematera at Mimi "Gregarious" Aringo (Clown in a Million ng Banana Split), Breakfast at Aling Tiffany's Club, Fliptop Battle Rappers vs UP Rep, Dance Battle of the Century Crew, at syempre ang bonggang-bonggang tula dula mula sa alumni at mga residente. 

Magpapahuli ka ba? Pa-reserve ka na ng tickets. Sulit promise. Arte pa? Pa-REP ka na!

For ticket reservations, contact Babit de Luna (09166745488). Limited tickets lang for this one night pasabog kaya text na!

Rizal’s descendant, tenor Kuya Manzano, leading Noli me tangere the opera.

Rizal’s descendant, tenor Kuya Manzano, leading Noli me tangere the opera.

Sharing blood with his great grand uncle Jose Rizal it seems like there was no other choice for him but to end up portraying Ibarra, the lead character of Noli me tangere.

After some months rehearsing the opening is finally near. Sweat and hard effort has been done to get to this point. And this Spanish-Filipino actor and singer proudly presents a very challenging job as the leading tenor of this opera.

Kuya Manzano just arrived from Spain five months ago to find his Filipino side. He’s been performing for the last thirteen years acting and singing in musical theater, zarzuela, opera, spoken theater, tv and films. So far in Spain, Portugal, Nederland, China and now in The Philippines, his motherland after all.

Updates, pictures and performance dates are published in his official page (http://kuyamanzano.com) and the Facebook fanclub (http://www.facebook.com/kuyafanclub).

Directed by DUP Artistic Director Alexander Cortez and music supervision of vocal coach Camille Lopez Molina & Pablo Mariano Molina. Pianist Noel de la Rosa did a fantastic job rehearsing innumerable hours to make sure it was good.

As Maria Clara we have Elainne Vibal and Myramae Meneses alternating the role, both making a beautiful couple with Kuya.

Arman Ferrer alternates the Ibarra role. And we cannot forget to mention some other names from the cast as veterans Jonathan Velasco as Padre Damaso (alternating with Michael Dominic Santos) and Onyl Torres as Padre Salvi. Cynthia Guico and Aissa Inumerable as Tia Isabel. Jean Judith Javier, Joy Abalon-Tamayo, Rica Nepomuceno as three great and different Sisa’s. Frederick Hipol delivers an intense Elias too.

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Noli Me Tangere: The Opera runs from November 16 to December 4, 2011 (Wednesday to Friday, 7pm; Saturday and Sunday, 10 am and 3pm) at the Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater, Palma Hall, University of the Philippines Diliman. For sponsorship and ticket inquiries, please contact Cherry Bong Edralin at 09177500107, or the Dulaang UP Office at 926-1349, 981-8500 local 2449 or 433-7840

RE-RUNS: CTE Productions' Defending The Caveman & Love, Loss and What I Wore

The caveman is back...again!

Joel Trinidad, who just won his Aliw Award as the Best Actor in a Featured Role (Kaos, Resorts World Manila), will indeed be back in 'Defending the Caveman' on January 2012. This one-man show will surely bring laughter into our hearts and tummies once again.

The show will run on the following dates: January 6, 7, 13, 14, 2012 (8pm) and January 7, 8, 14, 15, 2012 (3.30pm), to be directed by Michael Williams and Cathy Azanza-Dy at the CPR Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City.

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Defending the Caveman is a comedy written by American actor and comedian Rob Becker about the misunderstandings between men and women. Defending the Caveman has been seen in theaters around the world by more than eight million people in forty-five countries. It has been performed in over thirty different languages. A blend of stand-up comedy, lecture, and therapy session, it attempts to resolve the war between the sexes. The play manages to stand up for the male viewpoint, while still being sympathetic to the female side of issues as well. Becker describes the play as a vehicle for showing that "men have emotions, but they express them differently."

(L-R) Cathy Azanza-Dy, Teresa Herrera, Jay Glorioso, Menchu Lauchengco Yulo, Bituin Escalante

The women of Love, Loss and What I Wore will also be back on January 20, 21 & 22, 2012! 

BUT: Sad news for the fans of these fabulous ladies out there. Teresa Herrera wouldn't be joining the rest of the cast for the show's re-run.

From Ria Pangilinan: Another multi-talented woman is stepping in. A favorite leading lady of many Rep comedies, dramas, musicals and Shakespeare plays; graduated Magna Cum Laude from Ateneo, with a Management Engineering degree in spite of her crazy Rep schedule; an arts and crafts genius; a financial wizard; and Rep's current treasurer. Without further ado, meet our newest cast member, Liza Robinson.

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Love, Loss, and What I Wore is a play written by Nora and Delia Ephron based on the 1995 book of the same name by Ilene Beckerman. It is organized as a series of monologues and uses a rotating cast of five principal women. The subject matter of the monologues includes women's relationships and wardrobes and at times the interaction of the two, using the female wardrobe as a time capsule of a woman's life.

Teatro Tomasino's Ang Huling Pahina

The university-wide theater guild of the University of Sto. Tomas, Teatro Tomasino, presents their major upcoming production 'Ang Huling Pahina' -  a play written by Chris Martinez and to be directed by their alumnus Chi de Jesus.

'Ang Huling Pahina' attempts to predict the continuation of Noli Me Tangere as three supporting roles meet at the final page of the novel who desires to converse with the writer (ang Maylikha) to appeal for the justice of their characters. It would as well showcase highlights of chapters from Noli Me Tangere.

The show will run on the following dates: November 16, 17, 21 and 22, 2011 (10am, 1pm, 4pm and 7pm) at the PETA Theater Center, No. 5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City.

For further inquiries, you may contact Aina Dawang (09156728411), Tiffany Balod (09325400955) or the Teatro Tomasino office at 7861611 loc. 8484. Or visit them at Rm. 4C TanYanKee building, University of Sto. Tomas.

Lea Salonga in God of Carnage Manila

Finally, Atlantis Productions announces their straight play for their 2012 theater season. It's gonna be God of Carnage, winner of 3 Tony Awards including Best Play, starring our very own Lea Salonga. They've been announcing their show line-up through their twitter account (@atlantisprod) during midnight, so goes their tradition.

I've already known about this months ago, during the hype of their musical shows announcement. Also, I've heard this buzz that alongside Lea, the award winning actress of Next to Normal Manila - Menchu Lauchengco Yulo will also topbill the show.

Just imagine these two award winning thespians gracing the Philippine stage once more in a hilarious and fun-filled show. 

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God of Carnage (originally Lay Waste To England For Me) is a play by Yasmina Reza. It is about two pairs of parents, one of whose child has hurt the other at a public park, who meet to discuss the matter in a civilized manner. However, as the evening goes on, the parents become increasingly childish, resulting in the evening devolving into chaos. The play was a success in its original French language, but has been equally acclaimed in its other English-translated productions in both London and New York.

Atlantis 2012: Auditions!!!

2011 BWW Philippines Awards Reveal Nominees

2011 BWW Philippines Awards Reveal Nominees

By Oliver Oliveros,BroadwayWorld.com

New York, November 3, 2011 -- Our theater scene in the Philippines, especially in Metro Manila, has never been as vibrant as in recent months, and we owe our hardworking, excellent theater practitioners the recognition and appreciation they deserve.

Congratulations to BroadwayWorld.com (BWW) Philippines Awards' nominees, whose names are below, and were shortlisted from around 500 nomination entries sent from October 6 to 31.

You may now vote for your favourite nominees; voting deadline is December 31.

CLICK HERE TO VOTE!

2011 BWW Philippines Awards Nominees

Best Musical

In the Heights (Atlantis Productions Inc.)

Sweet Charity (9 Works Theatrical)

Sound of Music (Resorts World Manila)

Peter Pan (Repertory Philippines/Stages Production Specialists Inc.)

Noli Me Tangere (Tanghalang Pilipino)

Care Divas (Philippine Educational Theater Association)

Cory ng Edsa (Philippine Stagers Foundation)

Best Play

American Hwangap (Tanghalang Pilipino)

Ang Post Office (Philippine Educational Theater Association)

Best Direction of a Musical

Bobby Garcia (Next to Normal)

Jaime del Mundo and Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo (Peter Pan)

Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo (Little Women)

Robbie Guevara (Sweet Charity)

Chari Arespacochaga (Aida)

Christopher De Venecia (Little Shop of Horrors)

Dexter Santos (Orosman at Zafira)

Vince Tanada (Cory ng Edsa)

Best Direction of a Play

Gary Labad (Ang Post Office)

Best Leading Actor (Musical)

Jett Pangan (Next to Normal)

Felix Rivera (Next to Normal)

Sam Concepcion (Peter Pan)

Gian Magdangal (The Wedding Singer)

Kris Lawrence (Sweet Charity)

Mark Bautista (Noli Me Tangere)

Melvin Lee (Care Divas)

Ricci Chan (Care Divas)

Jerald Napoles (Care Divas)

Vince Tanada (Cory ng Edsa)

Best Leading Actor (Play)

Martin delos Santos (Ang Post Office)

Best Leading Actress (Musical)

Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo (Next to Normal)

Ciara Sotto (Rent)

Mian Dimacali (Rent)

Caissa Borromeo (Little Women)

Nikki Gil (Sweet Charity)

Tippy dos Santos (Peter Pan)

Cris Villonco (Noli Me Tangere)

Best Leading Actress (Play)

Jay Glorioso (Love, Loss, and What I Wore)

Liza Infante (The 39 Steps)

Shamaine Centenera Buencamino (Fake)

Best Musical Direction

Gerard Salonga (Little Women)

Joseph Tolentino (Sweet Charity)

Pipo Cifra (Cory ng Edsa)

Best Choreography

Cecille Martinez (In the Heights)

Deana Aquino (Sweet Charity)

Dexter Santos (Orosman at Zafira)

John San Antonio (Cory ng Edsa)

Best Costume Design

Raven Ong (Peter Pan)

Mio Infante (Rent)

Emy Tanada (Cory ng Edsa)

Best Lighting Design

Shoko Matsumoto (Next to Normal)

Best Set Design

Joey Mendoza (Little Women)

Gino Gonzales (Peter Pan)

Jeffrey Ambrosio (Cory ng Edsa)

Best Sound Design

Chuck Ledesma (Rent)

 Bobbit Jacinto (In the Heights)

Rards Corpus (Sound of Music)

Art Grabentina (Cory ng Edsa)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role/Ensemble Role (Musical)

Markki Stroem (Next to Normal)

OJ Mariano (Rent)

Michael Williams (Peter Pan)

Jeff Arcilla (Little Women)

Johann dela Fuente (The Wedding Singer)

Jon Jon Martin (The Wedding Singer)

Miguel Faustmann (Sweet Charity)

Myke Salomon (Care Divas)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role/Ensemble Role (Play)

Jeremy Domingo (American Hwangap)

Nicco Manalo (American Hwangap)

Jonathan Tadioan (Bombita)

George de Jesus (Amphitryon)

Joshua Deocareza (Titus Andronicus)

Nic Campos (Shakespeare in Hollywood)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role/Ensemble Role (Musical)

Bea Garcia (Next to Normal)

Tex Ordonez (In the Heights)

Ciara Sotto (Sweet Charity)

Sheila Valderrama (Sweet Charity)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role/Ensemble Role (Play)

Cris Villonco (The Joy Luck Club)

Frances Makil Ignacio (The Joy Luck Club)

Liesl Batucan (American Hwangap)

Skyzx Labastilla (Titus Andronicus)

Best Theater Company

Atlantis Productions Inc.

9 Works Theatrical

Best Theatrical Venue

Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium

CCP Little Theater

PETA Center Theater

Newport Performing Arts Theater (Resorts World Manila)

Repertory Philippines announces 2012 season line-up

Photos belong to Repertory Philippines

The cast is revealed for 9Works' You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown

Here's their promotional video:

Rivalry: Ateneo - La Salle The Musical on January 2012

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REVIEW: The Sound of Music Manila

"This better be worth it!", I told myself as I travel my way to the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila last Saturday, Oct 15. I've been a theater enthusiast for years now, and I'll really spend some time and money just to see a certain show. Aside from the entertainment that I'm getting from these shows, I get a chance to meet a lot of people, fellow theater geeks and the people behind the production. Plus, if you're an artist or trying to break into the industry, such as myself, you'll really learn a lot from these thespians. I hunger for knowledge.

It's the opening night for Sound of Music Manila. Honestly, I've never been a fan of this musical. I don't like 'musicals for kids'. It's not that I hate them. It's just that I don't see myself enjoying such a show.


But you know what, I actually did enjoy Sound of Music!


It was my first time to be at the huge world-class Newport Performing Arts Theater. I was just in time as the curtains rose up, a few seconds before the show starts. And my mind was blown literally.


The lights, the moving set and the giant LED screen. A total eye-candy!

Joanna Ampil is just breathtaking as Maria! Her voice and own rendition to the famous songs of this musical reminds me of Julie Andrews. When you get to watch the show, try closing your eyes and listen to find out what I'm talking about.

The King of Philippine Theater Audie Gemora reprises his role as Captain Georg Von Trapp. It seems like this man found the fountain of youth for his look and talent never grew old.

The kids are just too adorable to watch. I can't help but to sing along as they 'Do-Re-Mi'd with Maria, especially Alexa Villaroel (Gretl Von Trapp). This pig-tailed child wonder can go places! Her charm is the icing on top of everything.

The set is the majestic thing I've ever seen! Combined with the mesmerizing LED screen, it's like being on Austria while watching the Von Trapps sing all day and all night. Yes, Sound of Music Manila is just like watching a Broadway show!

One thing concerns me though. Because of the moving set and stage props, the props men is taking much time in taking them in and out of the stage. Instead of looking forward to what the next scene will look like, the audience anticipates much longer than expected. Thus, bored them for some time and bringing the momentum down. (The mini light show didn't help that much.) I really hope they will have that fixed. And if they do, this'll be the perfect staging the Philippines has ever done.

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Rodgers and Hammerstein's beloved musical, “The Sound of Music,” makes its much-anticipated return to Philippine theater at Resorts World Manila’s world-class stage--The Newport Performing Arts Theater. 

Directing this new production is Roxanne Lapus. Leading the star-studded cast are theater superstars Joanna Ampil and Cris Villonco as Maria. Audie Gemora takes on the role of Austrian Navy Captain Georg von Trapp, with Ed Feist and Jon Joven as alternates. 

Adding glitz to the line-up are Pinky Marquez and Shiela Franciso as the Mother Abbess, Pinky Amador and Lynn Sherman as the Baroness Elsa Schraeder, and Marvin Ong as Rolf. Other cast members include Robbie Guevara, Miguel Faustmann and Tanya Manalang. 

Live orchestration will be provided by the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra, to be conducted by musical director Rodel Colmenar. 

For tickets, call Resorts World Manila 8363333 or 9088833; TicketWorld at 811-9999 for more information.

Upstart Productions' Forbidden Broadway on May 2012

As Joel Trinidad, the brainchild of Upstart Productions, joins Twitter he tweets:

I think it's gonna be an excited 2012 season for the theater industry in Manila! Leading theater companies are now starting to release their line-ups to tease theater goers. Now, to wait for the announcement on what shows Forbidden Broadway in Manila will mock.

For more information about Forbidden Broadway, click here.

9 Works Theatrical's upcoming musical [teaser video]

Take a guess folks! Who's the good man? Coming this February 2012.

REVIEW: Next to Normal re-run

"The memories will wane ,the aftershocks remain.

You wonder which is worse, the symptom or the cure." - Aftershocks, Next to Normal

It was yet another emotional roller coaster ride for the people who were able to catch Atlantis Productions' Next to Normal re-run last October 7 to 16. For limited 10 shows, the cast managed to once again, make the audience weep and sob as they leave the theater.

Next to Normal is a rock musical with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt. Its story concerns a mother who struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the effect that her illness has on her family. The musical also addresses such issues as grieving a loss, suicide, drug abuse, ethics in modern psychiatry, and suburban life.

As I entered the theater and saw the set (the house of the Goodmans), the experience I had before, watching the show 3 times during its first run, kept playing on my mind. I've been hooked to Next to Normal ever since. It really is a powerful piece of a material. It's the 'feel-everything' musical, as some may say. The musical brought me the same impact as to what Rent did to my core. Not to be exaggerated.

A couple of minutes after 8, the band took their places, conducted by their uber talented musical director Ceejay Javier, the house lights went off, and the ride has started.

The ever most gorgeous and talented first lady of the Philippine Theater Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo really did an awesome darn job on her take as Diana Goodman. During their first run, Menchu showed that she can be compared to Alice Ripley and Marin Mazzie (the Dianas on Broadway), both vocally and acting-wise. Now, she has proven that she shouldn't be compared to them or to any other actresses, for Menchu is Menchu. Deal with it. (Her version of I Miss The Mountains is a tear jerker.)

Playing Diana's husband Dan is rockstar Jett Pangan, who's always laying all his cards on the table. He makes sure that he'll bring the house down. He has this voice, along with his superb acting, that'll send chills down your spine. It'll really blow your mind to see Jett perform, on a theater stage that is. Jett the performer is miles away behind Jett the theater actor. 

Felix Rivera's take as Gabe improved, compared to his take during the first run. There is no doubt when it comes to his vocal range. He's not called the Golden Boy of Philippine Theater for nothing. But I don't know, the showstopper 'I'm Alive' he somehow struggled with. Though he was able to hit the notes perfectly, there's something missing. Maybe some spice that is needed to strengthen his attack on the song. I just don't know what. But on the other scenes/songs, he did them all like breeze.

Off to the most adorable actress ever, the Golden Girl of Philippine Theater - Bea Garcia. My, what talent this girl has! She played Natalie Goodman, the girl who's one fuck up from disaster. Tears just won't stop flowing from Bea's eyes. It's like she has a reservoir of tears somewhere! For the re-run, she somehow had a hard time hitting those notes. Her voice was a little bit hoarse. Of course, why wouldn't it be? She's doing The Little Mermaid rehearsals (Atlantis Productions' next show offering) in the morning, and Next to Normal shows right after. So stop wondering why she's called the Golden Girl. She deserves it.

Markki Stroem is a big revelation to everybody. He plays Henry, the ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) stoner boyfriend of Natalie. Who would've thought this Pilipinas Got Talent contestant has another trick up his sleeves? There is a big difference with musical theater acting with just plain acting. And Markki can go a long way in the theater industry.

If you're watching the show for the first time, you'll be surprised with the talent Markki has. But if you've seen it during it's first run and watching it again for the re-run, you'll be disappointed. He's a good choice for Henry, and the fact that he himself has ADD is a plus. Though,  as I've noticed, Markki didn't come as strong as he was before. I can't help but to think that he's slacking off because it'll not be a long run. I'm hoping that if he's gonna get booked for another musical, he'll do better. There's always room for improvement.

Jake Macapagal's take on Dr. Madden amazed me. He's way better than he was before. A rockstar indeed! He may have messed up a few lines in some instances, but he managed to cope up with it and he has delivered them with clarity.

Phenomenal set designing by Lex Marcos and the lights were just fantastic. It added a few pints of drama on this moving piece of material.

To sum everything up, I can say Bobby Garcia really made a perfect casting for Next to Normal Manila. I don't think there's gonna be another re-run (or re-re-run) but if there's gonna be one, I hope the same casting will reprise their roles. 

I have watched the show 3 times during its first run and 2 times on the recent re-run. And the show has really moved me in a way. Now that it's all over, I guess the OBCR will be playing on loop from now on.


So thank you Next to Normal Manila, for giving us light. Goodbye N2N!

Photos from Playbill.com

Atlantis Productions announces the first two shows in their 2012 line-up.

As the 2011 season of Atlantis Productions come to an end, they've managed to have everyone thrilled as they tweet on Wednesday: 

Prior to this tweet, they have already announced that for 2012, they have 4 musicals and 1 play. Theater enthusiasts started buzzing and guessing on what shows Atlantis Productions have in stored for them the next season. Tony Award winning musicals like Wicked and Book of Mormon are on top of the list. Several other Broadway musicals are on the line, a proof that a lot of people are impatiently (in a good way) waiting for the news.

A few hours later, their twitter account tweets:

This is the sixth time that Atlantis Productions will be having a repeat limited engagement of a show. (Rent, Avenue Q Manila, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Xanadu Manila; Next to Normal Manila is having theirs and closes this coming weekend.) In The Heights had its first run last September 2 and ended on September 18. It is confirmed that the Manila cast of ITH will be reprising their roles, starring Nyoy Volante as Usnavi.

IN THE HEIGHTS is the new Tony Award winning musical about three days in the life of Washington Heights, a vibrant and tight knit community at the top of the island of Manhattan. It’s a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. Created by a team of New York’s freshest young talents, In the Heights is the tale of a community at a crossroads.

And for the next 12 hours, they tweet:

Rock of Ages is a rock/jukebox musical, with a book by Chris D'Arienzo, built around classic rock hits from the 1980s, especially from the famous glam metal bands of the decade. The musical features songs from Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Steve Perry,Poison and Asia, among other well-known rock bands. It is directed by Kristin Hanggi and choreographed by Kelly Devine with music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations by Ethan Popp. The show is noted for being more lighthearted and comedic than other shows on Broadway. During performance, the performers frequently break the "fourth wall", directly addressing the audience and seemingly forgetting (or perhaps reminding the audience) that they are actors in a musical.

Succeeding this tweet is the confirmation of the actor set to play the lead role Stacee Jaxx. And it's none other than Filipino-Australian MiG Ayesa. He will be rocking it out again on stage as he reprises the same role he played on Broadway.

Now, the whole community awaits. 2 more musicals and 1 play are yet to be announced by the end of the month. What could they possibly be? One thing's for sure: the 2012 season of Atlantis Productions will be more exciting than the previous ones.

Prologue.

A few months ago, the idea of creating a blog hit me. I was inspired by the people who also run blogs themselves. Theater related, that is. These blogs contain everything about theater - from scoops about new productions, reviews for plays and musicals they've seen, photos of the show and the actors and the fun of stagedooring. I, too, am an actor in a community theater and a fanboy at the same time. I do believe that these people, from actors and the people behind the curtain, should be praised and to be look up to. The craft and the verb of acting isn't an easy darn job, you know. By then, the idea of sharing my personal opinion through blogging came to my senses.


Also, I was seemingly moved by the fact that these people is able to express their thoughts regarding the world we want to live in - a world where your neighbors are actors, places are movable sets, houses are auditoriums. A world where your alarm and lullaby are the applause of the people around you, where belting a high note wouldn't be a shame, where the spotlight is your sun. A world where everybody loves everybody for expressing themselves. A world where Broadway is just on the next block. Yes, this is the world of Theater.

 And so now, here I am, letting my fingertips do the talking.