The UP Repertory Company presents
LEAN: Based on Lean the Musical by Gary Granada
"Huwag
ninyong hayaan ang inyong pag-aaral ay maging sagabal sa inyong
edukasyon." In between the harsh
dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos and the triumph of the People Power
Revolution, there stood an iconic student activist named Leandro Alejandro. His life of
activism takes centerstage in Gary Granada's LEAN THE MUSICAL (1997),
beginning with his experiences as a student in UP Diliman and ending with his
untimely death at age 27. Fighting for
national democracy in the university and in the nation, Lean would prove his
importance in history with his works as an activist, a politician, a friend, a
husband, a son and a father. His life has defined an era of student activism
and his work still inspires the youth today.
Directed by UP Rep
alumna Kathryn Manga and featuring new musical arrangement by Karl Ramirez, LEAN features
powerful catchy songs that breathe new life to the many different characters
and personas of the 1980s. Through song and dance, the musical not only tells
the story of the influential student activist but also creatively re-imagines
the loud cries of the masses and the lives of our so-called “iskolar ng bayan”
during this era.
As part of its 41st
anniversary celebration, The UP Repertory Company proudly presents LEAN,
a musical that will surely get your toes tapping with an endless surge of
LSS-worthy tunes and creative dances of joy and sorrow while provoking thoughts
on our current society, leaving an important question to the audience – kung hindi ngayon, kailan pa?
LEAN runs on September 9, 14, 16, 21 (3pm and 7pm)
and September 13 and 20 (7pm only) at the Dalisay Aldaba Recital Hall,
University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City.
Tickets: Php 250.00.
Online Reservation: http://bit.ly/ReserveLEANTickets
Contact Jenica: +63 916 321 0485
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ABOUT THE UP REPERTORY COMPANY:
The University
of the Philippines Repertory Company (UP REP) is a non-stock, non-profit
student theater organization that has delivered performances to a variety of
audience, in and outside of the University. The company aims to enlighten its
audience on different social issues and to bring Philippine Theater closer to
the masses. The organization is nearing its 41st anniversary.
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1 comment:
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