PUP SLP to Show Reimagined Verison of 'Rody Vera's Ang Unang Aswang'

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Sustaining and further bettering its passion and service for arts, culture, and the people, Polytechnic University of the Philippines Sining-Lahi Polyrepertory (PUP SLP or Polyrep) is set to showcase their 39th theater season opener production titled 'Ang Unang Aswang' by the renowned playwright, Rody Vera, and to be directed by Marcus Belisario, this coming August 2019 at Tanghalang PUP.

Polyrep creates a theme or framework to synthesize its works every theatrical season, and for this 39th season, the formulated theme is called Nena.'

Nena comes from the Spanish word 'NAY-nah' that is usually being used as term of endearment just like love or sweetheart in the English language. It is the innocent essence of colonization and decolonization in our country, it as well transitive, and liberating as an art.

There will be four phases for Nena: 1. Kaakuhan, 2. Kamalayan, 3. Kasarinlan, and 4. Kalikasan. The 'Ang Unang Aswang' production will stand for the first phase of Nena which is 'Kaakuhan.'

(Read more about Nena and its four phases: https://www.facebook.com/169928869695635/posts/2358443670844133/)

The 'Kaakuhan' phase with 'Ang Unang Aswang' as its production, aims to dig and discover our missing history. To find and heal the wound caused by the lost sense of identity.

Furthermore, 'Ang Unang Aswang' wants viewers and audiences to be critical and question things, particularly about the morals and standards.

The show's synopsis is as follows: A night when the moon is in full, on a desert, a new born baby swallowed a heart of a banana tree. As the time passed by, the baby has grown with the help of a dog, cat and a wild pig who stands as her mother. Away from the city, the girl lives happily until she encounters a man that will change his life. The man will introduce to her both love and pain. It is a story of love, failure, abuse and pretentions. To raise questions and open discourse about morality, truth, and judgement is the challenge.

Although 'Ang Unang Aswang' has been staged many times by different theater companies in distinct ways, including Polyrep's version last 2016 as part of 35th theater season, current PUP SLP will recreate and revitalize the story in another level. Marcus Belisario, the director, highlighted the reimagination of this 'Ang Unang Aswang,' that will have a surprise because of its 'never seen before' factor.




Footnote:

About Us:

Sining-Lahi Polyrepertory, also known as "Polyrep," is the resident theater organization of the Polytechnic University under the University Center for Culture and the Arts, celebrating 39 years of artistic excellence.

Tanghalang Ateneo to Open 41st Season with Dolorosa on April 15-31 at the Doreen Black Box

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Tanghalang Ateneo, the longest-running theater company of the Loyola

Schools of the Ateneo de Manila University, will kick off its 41st season, "Écriture

Féminine | Sulat-Babae: The Women's Season," this August with a full-length

version of Peter Zaragoza Mayshle’s Dolorosa.

Multihyphenate Jenny Jamora (33 Variations, Every Brilliant Thing) will direct the

material, which was originally a one-act play and part of the Virgin Labfest 14 staged

readings last year.

Set in three periods of Philippine history, Dolorosa tells the story of a family whose

devotion arms the women to face the tides of historical change. During the Spanish

occupation, a wooden statue of the Mater Dolorosa, crafted by a master sculptor from

Paete, Laguna, is mysteriously lost. In the Japanese era, Pilar, the sculptor’s

granddaughter, discovers her powers of astral projection and is visited in an

apparition by the Sorrowful Mother, tasking her to search for the missing statue.




Decades later, on Good Friday, Pilar’s three daughters reunite to piece together the

rediscovered statue, while anxiously waiting for the arrival of their estranged

mother, who has spent fifteen years in America for strange reasons difficult to

understand.

Boasting a predominantly female cast, Dolorosa attempts to reconcile the relations of

family, nationalism, sexuality, and faith; exploring the definition of womanhood

amidst the changing tides of history — ever tenacious, often misconstrued.

Comedienne and film/theatre actress Bibeth Orteza plays the role of Pilar in her 70s,

who has mysteriously returned to her daughters after a fifteen year disappearance.

Ron Capinding plays the role of Mariano, a native of Paete during the Spanish

occupation, and sculptor of the Mater Dolorosa from whom the play takes its name.

Claudia Enriquez doubles as Elena, Mariano’s wife who goes on to join the growing

Filipino rebellion, and Claudia, the oldest of Pilar’s three daughters.

Rainbow Gutierrez doubles as Victoria, Pilar’s mother during the Japanese

occupation, and Alicia, the second of Pilar’s daughters.

Zoë de Ocampo doubles as Pilar, a twelve year old during the Japanese occupation,

and Juliana, the youngest of Pilar’s daughters.

AJ Umali plays Padre Galiano; Mariano’s sponsor for the crafting of the Dolorosa,

Pablo; Pilar’s father, and Tasyo; an arbularyo.

Sabrina Basilio plays Chedeng, a subversive during the Spanish occupation, and

Mitring, a market vendor during the Japanese occupation.

Dani Capinding, Francesca Dela Cruz, Kat Dizon, Kim Donato, and Shaun Ocrisma

play the five Marys, respectively representing different titles of the Holy Mother.

Tanghalang Ateneo’s Zarya Almocera, Darl Alba, Nicole Chua, and Mekaella




Mendoza complete the cast as members of the ensemble.

The artistic team is completed by production designers Ben Padero and Carlo Tabije

(Heneral Luna, Siargao), movement designer Jomelle Era (Desaparesidos), lighting

designer D Cortezano (Desaparesidos, Marisol), sound designer Arvy Dimaculangan

(Desaparesidos, Every Brilliant Thing), graphic designer Zoë de Ocampo (Alpha Kappa

Omega, Stop Kiss), photographer Jojit Lorenzo, vocal coaches Robin Aronson and

Rachael Swartz, and dramaturg and current Ateneo Creative Writing major Elise

Ofilada.

The show will go onstage at the Doreen Black Box (Areté, Ateneo de Manila

University) from August 15 to August 31, 2019, from Thursday to Saturday.

Thursday and Friday shows will be at 7:30PM, while Saturday shows will be at

2:30PM and 7:30PM.

For ticket details and other inquiries, contact Heinrich Catan at 0923 081 9919.

Connect with Tanghalang Ateneo online through the following social media

networks:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TanghalangAteneo

Twitter: www.twitter.com/TAOfficial_ Instagram:

www.instagram.com/tanghalangateneo

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Proven Tips To Compare The Prices of Moving Companies

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Whether you are moving for the first time or have done it before, the reality is that moving house is always a daunting task. There is a lot to do in your plate, besides getting over with the nostalgia of leaving a place you have been rooted in for long. But, you have to move on, no matter what. Luckily, you always have a ray of hope in professional moving companies, when it comes to making your move easy and successful.

Moving professionals are experts of moving jobs and understand your moving requirements well. They offer you comprehensive support in making your move organized, time-bound and damage free. You can choose from the many moving companies in the region and take their help. However, you must not forget that moving is an expensive process and you will need funds to hire the professionals.

So, does this mean that hiring professionals always burns a hole in your pocket? No, it does not. Thanks to the wide-spread selection of moving companies, you can always find a reliable moving company that offers you the best moving quote for your moving requirements. Cheap moving companies offer you the best moving estimates after evaluating your inventory size, distance of the move and time of the move. But, again, finding an affordable and reliable moving company at the same time can be stressful.

You will have to ask for moving quotes from various companies and then compare the quotes with each other. With all those financial details included and different services listed under each estimate, it takes no time for the comparison to become intimidating. You might make uninformed decision which could ruin your move and leave you without any funds.

Luckily, there is always a way out and so is in this case. There are tips from the professionals that help you compare the prices offered by different companies & make it an easy job. So, let us get started and discuss 5 top tips to compare moving quotes:


Make sure you have a moving quote to compare with

Pretty confusing, isn’t it? Yes, there are companies that make it even more confusing for you by not offering you the price at the first. They do not offer an estimate for the services required to move your household. If you hit any of such company, which do not offers you the estimate, consider it as a red flag. A reliable company will always enquire about your moving inventory, request an in-house visit to estimate the price and then offer the best estimate. Usually, the companies that do not offer a moving cost comparison resource estimate come up with last minute hidden charges to make a huge bill. Make sure you get an estimate beforehand to save yourself from uncomfortable situation later on.


Cheap is not always good

While we all are searching for a cheap moving help, it is not always the best to find a cheap moving company. You cannot compare a company’s potential based on the price tag it offers. You must always consider whether or not the price is reasonable. A company that offers you cheap price for a huge job will compromise on one thing or another to make ends meet. The services of such company won’t be up to the quality standards and you certainly do not want to play with your expensive belongings.


How company fixes the price?

It is very important to know as how a company reaches to an estimate for the move. You must ask them how they derived the price that they are quoting. A company with experience and reputation will have a defined method to do so. Also, the best moving companies will offer you several quotes with changes in the services they offer, the way they move your items and more. Vague responses and no response to the moving method is never a good sign.


Have lots of bid to consider:

You aren’t going to find the best mover in the first go. So, it is better to reach out to as many companies as possible. This will offer you choices and you can compare better. Never ever settle for the first mover you meet.


Evaluate the company:

Once you have narrowed down the list of the potential companies, it is now time to assess each one of them. Review the company and dig into details such as moving practices, moving experience, customer’s rating and testimonials. You can also reach out to various rating platforms that offer an honest review of moving companies.

Finding cheap moving companies is a must to make your move affordable. But besides being pocket-friendly, the company must also be reliable and expert in what it does. Use these tips to find the best company, on whom you can rely for making your move easy, organized and off course affordable.