PETA
closes theater season
with
“RAK OF AEGIS”
QUEZON
CITY, Philippines - The music of the legendary pop-rock band Aegis conquers the
local theater scene as the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA)
closes its 46th Theater Season with "Rak of Aegis", a Pinoy rock
comedy-musical featuring the songs of Aegis. OpeningJanuary 31 at The PETA
Theater Center, "Rak of Aegis" will run for 6 weeks, Fridays to
Sundays until March 9, 2014.
The
highly anticipated new musical will feature chart-topping songs of the 90s
Pinoy rock band Aegis, such as "Luha," "Halik,"
"Sundot," "Christmas Bonus," and "Basang-basa sa
Ulan" performed by a mix of talented theater artists led by Isay
Alvarez-Seña, Robert Seña, Aicelle Santos, and Joan Bugcat.
Cast
members include Kalila Aguilos, Ron Alfonso, Jet Barrun, Kakai Bautista, Popp
ert Bernadas, Gimbey Dela Cruz, Neomi Gonzales, Pepe
Herrera, Carlon Matobato, Julienne Mendoza, John Moran, Jerald Napoles, Gie
Onida, Phillip Palmos, Myke Salomon, Paeng Sudayan, and Gold Villar.
A
story of love, fame and resilience, the narrative revolves around the residents
of the flooded village of Villa Venizia. At the center of the story
is Aileen (Aicelle Santos alternating with Joan Bugcat) a young mall promodizer caught in the web of finding
love and seeking fame to support her family.
Aileen's
family like the other residents are greatly affected by the flood. Her father
Kiel is in the brink of losing his job as baranggay captain Mary Jane (Isay
Alvarez-Seña) plans to close her failing shoe factory. Knowing that her income
will never be enough to make ends meet, Aileen decides to make a video of
herself in the hopes of becoming the next YouTube sensation. Aileen's suitor
Tolits (Jerald Napoles alternating with Pepe Herrera) posts the video online,
unaware that it will put Villa Venizia under the spotlight and change their
lives forever.
"Rak
of Aegis" is a musical filled with visual spectacle showcasing the Pinoy's
natural love for music and innate resilience in the face of calamity. The
musical is created by the same women behind PETA's hit comedy musical
"Care Divas," PETA Artistic Director Maribel Legarda and Palanca
Award-winning writer Liza Magtoto, with musical arrangement and musical
direction by actor-musician Myke Salomon.
"Rak
of Aegis" also consists of a talented artistic team which includes Gio
Gahol (choreography), Jonjon Villareal (lighting design), Mio Infante
(production design), Carlo Pagunaling (costume design), Maco Custodio (shoe
design), and Joan Pamintuan (accessory design).
The play runs from
January 31 to March 9, 2014 at The PETA Theater Center located at No.5 Eymard
Drive, New Manila, Quezon City. Shows are on weekends, Fridays to Sundays,
Friday and Saturday at 3:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and Sundays at 10:00 A.M. and
3:00 P.M., except Feb 23 with shows at 10:00A.M and 8:00 P.M., Mar 2 at 3:00
P.M. and 8:00PM and Mar 6, at 8:00 P.M.
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| The Cast and Crew of Rak of Aegis during the Press Preview of the said musical. |
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| Robert Sena, Aicelle Santos and Isay Alvarez during the Presscon of the said musical. |
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