Theater in Alternative Platforms Presents 1st Anniversary of Amapalaya Monologues on October 15 at Peta Theater

Wazzup Pilipinas!

To celebrate one year of ‘hugot’ artistry, the Theater in Alternative Platforms shall present a one-night only anniversary show of the very popular “Ampalaya Monologues” on October 15 – Saturday from 6 pm – 10 pm at the PETA Theater Center located at Eymard Road, E. Rodriguez Q.C.

“Ampalaya Monologues” shall showcase 15 of their best monologues and 5 new ones. There will be a combination of Dance, Live Music, and other exciting surprise twists. As a prelude, some of today’s best Spoken Word artists in the country will be featured as special guests.

“Ampalaya Monologues” is an episodic play that features a collection of short monologues about love, heartaches and bitterness, as written by Mark Ghosn. Inspired from Eve Ensler’s play Vagina Monologues, the show is set in an actual bar and tells the inspiring stories of diverse individuals who’ve tasted the different flavors of bitterness that love has to offer.

The story of the character on each monologue varies --- there’s the bitter queen who got dumped for her own bestfriend, the boy next door who’s trying to get out of the friendzone, the single lady who is a forever third wheel, the NBSB and her almost-lover, the LDR couple, the womanizer who got cheated on, the guy experiencing his first moved-on moment, and many more. No matter what your heart’s story is, there’s an Ampalaya Monologue ready to pull its string.

The monologues are performed by theater actors from TAP – Theater in Alternative Platforms. Through Ampalaya Monologues, TAP has created a powerful art movement and a whole new performance arena, gathering audiences in galleries, coffee shops, parks, bars, and other venues, to bring the art of theatre closer to people, making it more accessible and relatable to today’s generation.

For the anniversary show on October 15, the cast and monologues to be presented are as follows: “Panata ng Pusong Bagong Laya” - Mark Ghosn; “Sa Pagitan ng Tayo Ba at Hindi Na” - Rain Gutierrez; “Hanash ng Soloista” - Janine Lloce; “Hindi Pwedeng Hindi Na” - Dave Ramones; “There's A Basha in All of Us” - Mariko Urimoto; “Violet Ang Color ng Pag-ibig” - Berna Manipon; “Mga Bulong sa Hangin” - Gracia Paterno; “Akin Ka Na Lang, Please?” - Yves Gutierrez; “Ang Huling Tagay na Ilalaklak Ko Para Sa'yo” - Yan-yan Gervero; “Mga Sayaw sa Ilalim ng Mga Ilaw ng Pinakamahabang Pebrero” - Patty Arro; “Inukit sa Mga Tala” - Elizabeth Concepcion; “Saan Nagtatago Ang Mga Nawawalang Paalam?” - R'love Rojas; “Huwag” - Ace Alfaro; “Hanggang Throwback Na Lang” - Hogi Cadlum; and “Ikaw, Si Distance at Ako”- Euwie Von Loria.

Special guest performers of the Prelude include: Spoken Word Artists - Kookie Tuason, Maimai Cantillano, Zuela Herrera, Brian Vee, Rod Marmol, Mark Dimaisip, Rommel Pamaos and Vim Nadera. Musicians – Pauline Lauron, Unwind, Chasing Deadlines and Suicidal Genius. Live Art – Cavity Collectives.

Concept

The writer, Mark Ghosn, has not been in an official relationship his whole life. But he has known a lot of people who has been in-and-out of so many relationships that he is, in a way, thankful for it. He is the shoulder to cry on, the go-to person for love quotes and advice, the kind of friend who will listen as you go heal your broken heart. And so one day, he decided to sit in front of a computer and turn these bitter stories into art in a form of monologues, and so, Ampalaya Monologues was born.

Timeline

Ampalaya Monologues - The show debuts on August 30, 2015 at Bugsy’s Alabang.

Ampalaya Monologues #OneMoreTime - The second show was a Halloween-themed event. It was on October 25, 2015, and was held at Splice Resto Bar.

Ampalaya Monologues #SingleBells - The Christmas-themed show held on Dec 13, 2015 at Pink Panda Bar.

Ampalaya Monologues #TeamSawi - A pre-Valentine’s Day show held on February 13 at Splice Resto Bar.

Ampalaya Monologues #AmpalayaDay - An anti-Valentine’s Day show held on February 14 at Splice Resto Bar.

Ampalaya Monologues #AmpalayaNights - A mini-bite of the actual show, held every Fridays of April 2016 at Splice Resto Bar.

Ampalaya Monologues x Words Anonymous - A back-to-back show with the leading Spoken Word group in the country, held on May 24, 2016 at Burbees Resto Bar. With a repeat show on July 20, 2016 at Splice Resto Bar,

Ampalaya Monologues #LoveWins - An LGBTQ++ themed show in time for Pride Month, and for the benefit of MetroManila Pride. Held on June 19, 2016 at O-Bar Philippines.

Ampalaya Monologues July Series - A series of shows held on weekends of July 2016, at Buku Buku Café, Imus Cavite, Mystic Brew, Las Pinas and Splice Resto Bar. Due to insistent public demand, Ampalaya Monologues collaborated again with Words Anonymous for a sold-out show entitled #LoveTheWayJuly.

The artistic and production team of AMPALAYA MONOLOGUES are as follows: Artistic Director / Playwright – Mark Ghosn; Production Consultant – Dennis Marasigan; Technical Director – Dave Ramones; Creatives – Yan-yan Gervero; Publicist – Toots Tolentino; and Production Manager – Mariko Urimoto.

For ticket inquiries, message PETA on facebook at www.fb.com/PETATheaterCenter. You may also call (02) 725 6244 loc. 23 or text 09273917379. Also available on www.ticketworld.com.ph

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