Kids Acts Philippines' Beauty & The Beast!

" BEAUTY AND THE BEAST "

An enchanting story about friendship and true love.

 Remarkable actors,  magnificent set design, astonishing music, excellent choreography, this is a musical you definitely shouldn't miss.  

As a season offering to all schools, parents and children, Kids Acts Philippines proudly presents “ BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ” with script and lyrics by LUIGI NACARIO and music by EUGENE BELBIS which is adapted from the original book by Jeanne-Marie LePrince De Beaumont. 

photo credits to http://axlppi.blogspot.com/

Beauty and the Beast is a tale of a beautiful girl and a horrible beast. Their love story started when Beauty’s father gathered a rose in the beast’s garden who dearly treasured and value it beyond anything in the universe. The Beast furiously attempted to kill Beauty’s father. He begged for his life, and he told Beast that he gathered it for one of his daughters who desired him to bring him one. The Beast decided to let him go in a condition that, he will let her daughter come to the palace willingly and stay with him as he desired. But if she refused to the idea, the merchant will go back to the palace to pay for his ungratefulness. Beauty willingly, went to Beast’s palace to save her father’s life until one time Beast asked her to be his wife but she offered friendship instead of marrying him. Beast’s persistence softened her heart and discovered that the monster had a pure heart. He gave a magical looking glass to Beauty as a gift of gratitude which was her only way to see the outside world. One day, she saw her father in the looking glass, had pined himself sick for the loss of her, she asked the monster that she longed to see her father again. He allowed her to leave the palace and went home to her father only for a week. Beauty didn’t fulfil her promise to return after a week, soon she dreamed that she saw Beast extended on the grass plat in the garden, who seemed just expiring, and, in a dying voice. On the next day, she left the house without the knowledge of her family. In the palace garden, Beauty saw Beast struggling to death, she thought that she will be losing him without telling the answer of his question every time they supped. She told the dying Beast with her regretful voice that she wanted to be his wife. After pronouncing the words, she saw the palace sparkle with light; and fireworks, instruments of music, everything seemed to give notice of some great event. Beast disappeared, and she saw at her feet, a loveliest prince that eye ever beheld. The Prince expressed his gratitude for having put an end to the charm by giving Beauty’s consent to marry him even in his scariest form. Beauty’s true love transformed Beast into a Prince and they lived forever happy that only death do them part.

Discover how true love transforms from a scariest physical form into a beautiful being of Beauty and the Beast featuring:

Ralf King as the Prince; Ina Salonga, Gian Gloria and Hya Leonado as Beauty;
Kendrick Ibasco and Terence Guillermo as Beast;

 Enrhil Serguino and Albert Jimenez as Father; 

Agnes Sarreal and Zscharmaine Barretto as Mysterious Lady; 

Ria Albaladejo, Faye Velicaria and Meggy Katigbak as Sisters; 

Derrick Gozos, JP Pareja, Jovito Bonita, Vince Abratigue, Henry Se and Justin Orolfo as Brothers;

 Powerhouse Ensemble like Myka Magsaysay, Ashley Quines, Paoie Minerales, Mabie Flores, Daniel Cruz, Jhommar Lim, Frederick Dimaculangan, Angel Yu, Erika Marcos and Princess Manaloto.

The artistic team of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is composed of Luigi Nacario (Stage Direction, Choreography & Costume Design); Eugene Belbis (Music & Orchestration); Iris Borgonia (Lighting Design) and Emma Doverte (Stage Management). 

Beauty & The Beast will be showing once again this August 7, 8 & 9 at St. Cecilia's Hall, St. Scholastica's College, Manila.

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Thank you, sir Toots Tolentino for inviting me to this marvelous event.

Kids Acts Philippines have done a lot of  astounding musical plays throughout the years, but I believe this is one of the best ones yet.

Ballet Philippines' MANHID!

The other day was the gala night of MANHID: The Pinoy Superhero Musical, and I was grateful to be one of the people to witness this exceptional event.

Teetin Villanueva as Lam-Ang & Sandino Martin as Bantugan

A compelling musical with a plot that revolves around politics that everybody (including the youth like me) will enjoy because of their catchy tunes, well-adjusted dance moves, imposing graphics and visuals, super-kilig romantic moments & action-packed scenes that will definitely encourage people my age to be interested in knowing more about our politics.

Manhid is  an empowering story set in an alternate universe where the EDSA revolution failed, this musical features heroes & villians with unique superpowers & people with Kamanhiran (Apathy).

Comic book fanatics, musical theatre lovers & political activists are sure to enjoy this adventurous spectacle from start to finish.

Gold Villar as Allunsina

KL Dizon as Urduja

The characters that I probably enjoyed the most were Allunsina because of her fierce and sassy personality, and Urduja because of her ethereal and graceful beauty.

They're performances were very remarkable as well.

Manhid is a very awe-inspiring presentation and it is definitely a must-watch for everybody, young and old.

Though the cast of Manhid have differences in working because they are a mixture of ballet dancers, theatre actors & singers, they still figured out how to make the production, a great one, so kudos to them!

"For me, Manhid was an awakening, 

What are your words of wisdom to the youth like me to awaken us about what is happening in our government and how we will improve it so that we will not just prosper economically but we will also prosper in loving our culture & history?" I asked.

"I think the message of the show speaks for itself; I think we all are superheroes in our own way, we all have powers, we all have ways to deal with apathy and whatever is wrong with our government and I think all we need to do is be awakened this show, I think the show itself is, an awakening if you think about it."  Fred Lo as Radia Indarapatra stated, and I totally agree so go watch it!

The cast of Manhid in 'Ulan' the show's finale

The cast is led by Sandino Martin as Bantugan, who recently won Best Actor at the Cinema One Originals Awards Night for his role in “Esprit de Corps”. He alternates with BP apprentice Mark Anthony Grantos. The female lead, Lam-Ang, is played by recent UP Diliman Theatre Arts graduate Teetin Villanueva, and award-winning Tanghalang Pilipino Actors Company member Regina De Vera. Also starring in this production are Gold Villar, Kim Molina, Jean Judith Javier, KL Dizon, Ronah Rostata, Fredison Lo, Ricardo Magno, JV Ibesate, and Mayen Estanero.

Ballet Philippines dancers also take on the challenge of portraying the roles of comic book heroes and villains. Featured are Jean Marc Cordero, Katherine Trofeo, Richardson Yadao, Earl John Arisola, Cyril Aran Fallar, Emmanuelle Guillermo, Timothy Paul Cabrera, Rita Angela Winder, Denise Parungao, Kazier Policarpio, Ma. Celina Dofitas, Victor Maguad, and Erl Emmanuel Sorilla. 

The artistic and creative teams of MANHID: The Pinoy Superhero Musical are led by Paul Alexander Morales (Director and Choreographer), Alden Lugnasin (Choreographer), Francis de Veyra (Music Director), Zard Eguia (Set Designer), Victor Ursabia (Costume Designer), Roman Cruz (Lighting Designer), and the Radioactive Sago Project (Live Band).

“MANHID: The Pinoy Superhero Musical” will have a three-weekend run at the CCP Main Theater on February 20-22, February 27-March 1, and March 6-8, 2015.

For bulk reservations, show buys, and inquiries, visit www.ballet.ph or call Ballet Philippines at 551-1003. For tickets, call the CCP Box Office at 832-3704 or Ticketworld at 891-9999.

Connect to Ballet Philippines online through the following social media networks:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/balletphilippines

http://www.facebook.com/manhidthemusical

Twitter: @balletph

Instagram: @balletphilippines

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/balletph

~Atascha

MANHID:The Pinoy Superhero Musical,

The People Power Revolution (also known as the EDSA Revolution, the Philippine Revolution of 1986, and the Yellow Revolution) was a series of popular demonstrations in the Philippines that began in 1983 and culminated in 1986. The methods used amounted to a sustained campaign of civil resistance against regime violence and electoral fraud. This case of nonviolent revolution led to the departure of President Ferdinand Marcos and the restoration of the country's democracy. It is also referred to as the Yellow Revolution due to the presence of yellow ribbons during the demonstrations following the assassination of Benigno Aquino, Jr.  It was widely seen as a victory of the people against the 20-year running authoritarian, repressive regime of then president Ferdinand Marcos and made news headlines as "the revolution that surprised the world".



Comic book fanatics, musical theater lovers, and political activists are bound to be moved by Ballet Philippines’ newest venture, “MANHID: The Pinoy Superhero Musical”. Inspired from comic book super heroes of the 60 - 90’s – MANHID introduces a new generation of Filipino super heroes redefined for today’s times. Set in an alternate present day Philippines where the EDSA revolution failed, this musical features heroes and villains with superpowers, and a people sick with Kamanhiran (Apathy). “MANHID” is the final production in BP’s 45^th anniversary season.

Super-powers, entertaining scenes with well fleshed out characters and an exceptional score spells the rare formula for MANHID. 
An astounding plot and storyline, that you would not want to  miss!

MANHID has already achieved cult status because the Eraserheads – the band who helped compose the music and performed it in the original production in 1992 performed at the University of the Philippines – have gone on to become one of the country’s leading pop groups. They released “Kailan”, one of the songs from MANHID, which became a top selling hit.The main author of the work is Kanakan-Balintagos (a.k.a. Aureaus Solito) multi-awarded film director of Ang Pagdadalaga Ni Maximo Oliveros and Busong. Noted film, TV and stage composer Vincent de Jesus also co-composed the musical.  Ballet Philippines artistic director, Paul Alexander Morales directs the musical and shares the choreography with Alden Lugnasin, BP’s resident choreographer.

MANHID is a musical take on comic books. It is divided into three “books” that are patterned on classics of the comic book genre; 

1. the origin issue 

2. the “dark/crisis” issue and 

3. the all-out / good versus evil battle episode of the “annual”. 

The play is about the battles of two groups of super–heroes: the Maragtas headed by tabloid writer Bantugan Buenaventura and the lady activist Lam-ang Panganiban versus the Tulisan ng Bayan headed by General Apolaki Regalado. The Tulisan are employed by Mamalahim-ma a demonic Minister of Humanity who plans on enslaving whole generations of Filipinos with her epidemic of Kamanhiran. The heroes and villains, as children of their native land receive their powers when they were named after the gods and heroes of Philippine myth as a protest for the Masaker ng Taong Bayan. In their battles these opposing teams fight for the future of the Philippines.  The Tulisan are employed by Mamalahim-ma a demonic Minister of Humanity who plans on enslaving whole generations of Filipinos with her epidemic of Kamanhiran. The heroes and villains, as children of their native land receive their powers when they were named after the gods and heroes of Philippine myth as a protest for the Masaker ng Taong Bayan. In their battles these opposing teams fight for the future of the Philippines.   

I was invited to witness the rehearsals of the cast of MANHID, and I was very impressed.
Their performance was so flawless, and that's only half of the show.
As a theatre actor, I see  the many differences of  Ballet & Musical Theatre, and I was wondering if it was difficult. 
One of the cast members said that they help each other out, considering they are a mixture of ballet dancers, actors and singer, to contribute and  make the production  much easier. For example, the dancers help the singers with their moves.

The cast is led by Sandino Martin as Bantugan, who recently won Best Actor at the Cinema One Originals Awards Night for his role in “Esprit de Corps”. He alternates with BP apprentice Mark Anthony Grantos. The female lead, Lam-Ang, is played by recent UP Diliman Theatre Arts graduate Teetin Villanueva, and award-winning Tanghalang Pilipino Actors Company member Regina De Vera. Also starring in this production are Gold Villar, Kim Molina, Jean Judith Javier, KL Dizon, Ronah Rostata, Fredison Lo, Ricardo Magno, JV Ibesate, and Mayen Estanero.

Ballet Philippines dancers also take on the challenge of portraying the roles of comic book heroes and villains. Featured are Jean Marc Cordero, Katherine Trofeo, Richardson Yadao, Earl John Arisola, Cyril Aran Fallar, Emmanuelle Guillermo, Timothy Paul Cabrera, Rita Angela Winder, Karmela Gaile Cortez, Gillianne Therese Gequinto, Kazier Policarpio, Victor Maguad, and Erl Emmanuel Sorilla.

The artistic and creative teams of MANHID: The Pinoy Superhero Musical are led by Paul Alexander Morales (Director and Co-Choreographer), Alden Lugnasin (Choreographer), Francis de Veyra (Music Director), Zard Eguia (Set Designer), Victor Ursabia (Costume Designer), Roman Cruz (Lighting Designer), and the Radioactive Sago Project (Live Band).

For bulk reservations, show buys, and inquiries, visit www.ballet.ph or call Ballet Philippines at 551-1003. For tickets, call the CCP Box Office at 832-3704 or Ticketworld at 891-9999.

Connect to Ballet Philippines online through the following social media networks:

Facebook:    www.facebook.com/balletphilippines

                    www.facebook.com/manhidthemusical

Twitter:        @balletph

Instagram:   @balletphilippines

YouTube:     https://www.youtube.com/user/balletph

The 45th Anniversary Sapphire Season. Rare scenes of power and grace. Love, valour and redemption. Under the artistic directorship of Paul Alexander Morales, this is a toast to 45 years of dance excellence.

“MANHID: The Pinoy Superhero Musical” 

will have a three-weekend run at the CCP Main Theater on February 20-22, February 27-March 1, and March 6-8, 2015.

"Proudly pinoy production... artistic, entertaining, enlightening, full of substance!
Mabubusog ka sa galing sa sining ng panunulat at musika, isang pagtatanghal na nkakabilib.
A must see for our new generation and to those who were touched by the People's Power Revolution."

~ Atascha