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 45th anniversary season.
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 45th 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.
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.
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:
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Twitter: @balletph
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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.
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
