Tanghalang Pilipino in cooperation with the GMA-7 Artist
Center is mounting a trilogy titled Kutsilyo, Pamaypay at Yantok. First
presented in 1984 at the University of the Philippines, this three-part play
will probe deeper into the characters of Maria Clara, Salome and Sisa, and the
men in their lives: Ibarra, Elias and Pedring, respectively. The three male
characters are the roles that the late actor Marky Cielo dreamt of doing before
his untimely death.
The first episode, "Ang Balutan ng Gamot at Pagkain," written by Nick Pichay parodies the usually dramatic characterization of Maria Clara and Ibarra. Tanghalang Pilipino Actors' Company (TP-AC) scholar Tara Cabaero plays Maria Clara opposite AC apprentice Jonathan Tadioan as Ibarra. Marky, the Sole Survivor of StarStruck Season 3, was rehearsing this role before he passed away.
The second episode, "Kabanata X," written by Chris Millado is a tender scene between Elias and Salome to be played by StarStruck Season 2 Ultimate Female Survivor Ryza Cenon opposite Mike Tan, who was named StarStruck Season 2 Ultimate Male Survivor. Alternating with them are TP's Anna Deroca and Russell Legaspi.
"Ang Nazarena," the third and final episode, also written by Chris Millado, is a violent scene that dramatizes the physical and mental torture that Sisa suffers in the hands of her abusive husband and that leads to the complete loss of her sanity. TP scholar Kat Castillo and PHSA theater arts graduate Meile Romero alternate as Sisa while TP scholars Chrome Cosio and Riki Benedicto alternate as Elias.
The trilogy Kutsilyo, Pamaypay at Yantok is recommended for high school students studying Noli Me Tangere and college student's taking up Rizal's life and works, theater arts, humanities, literature, history and other social science courses. Theater enthusiasts will also appreciate these classic scene studies.Kutsilyo, Pamaypay at Yantok will be staged under the direction of Tess Jamias at the CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute from January 14 to January 16, 2009 (Wednesday to Friday), with matinees at 3:00 pm and evening shows at 8:00 pm. Please call Tanghalang Pilipino at 832-3661 or look for Paolo at 0920-9535381 for other information.