How would you like to see torrential rains recreated
onstage? This is one of the highlights of the stage play Noli at Fili Dekada
2000 (Dos Mil), which will be staged at the PETA Theater Center in
New Manila, Quezon City.
The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) will open its 41st Theatre Season with the play Noli at Fili Dekada 2000 (Dos Mil). This is a contemporary adaptation of Jose Rizal's El Filibusterismo and Noli Me Tangere written by Nic Tiongson and directed by Soxie Topacio.
Respected actors Bodjie Pascua, Bembol Roco, and Robert Seña are part of this play, which begins with a flash flood caused by illegal logging in their area. Noli at Fili Dekada 2000 is set in a small town in the Quezon province wherein small town politics and social mores become the backdrop of Rizal's novels. The question of where change really emanates will be explored as we see how after a hundred years later Rizal's novel resonates in contemporary Philippine culture.
The modern-day interpretation of these much-studied novels will feature some of the country's seasoned stage artists as well as PETA's pool of talented young actors and guest artists, such as: Lex Marcos, Bodjie Pascua, Bembol Roco, Robert Seña, Raffy Tejada, Ernie Cloma, Randy Villarama, Gilbert Onida, Upeng Galang-Fernandez, Marichu Belarmino, Jess Evardone, Julia Enriquez, Shé Maala, Ian Segarra, Norbs Portales, Jack Yabut, Neomi Tabanao-Gonzales, Eric dela Cruz and Joseph Grantusa.
The show opens July 18, 2008 at the PETA-Phinma Theatre and runs until August 24, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday with performances at 10 am and 3 pm. Tickets are priced at P300. The show is also open for show buyers and sponsors.
Viewers can get more discounts by availing of the 41st Theatre subscription. For P1,000 avid theatergoers can enjoy one entry pass to all six theatre productions at the PETA Theatre Center this season, with option for reserved seating. Plus the pass holder can also get a 10% discount for a maximum of two companions per show.
Aside from the opening play Noli at Fili Dekada 2000, pass holders can also watch and enjoy the five other plays lined-up for the season, namely: Tosca (August), Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang and Batang Rizal (September and October), Saan Ba Tayo Ihahatid ng Disyembre (February and March) and Adapting the European Masters (March).
For inquiries regarding the shows and subscriptions, please call the PETA Marketing and Public Relations Office at 410-0821/7256244 or email us at petampro@yahoo.com.
Performance dates: July 18 to August 24,
2008
Venue: PETA Theater Center, 5 Eymard Drive (formerly Sunnyside
Drive), Brgy. Kristong Hari, New Manila, Quezon City.