Dulaang Kalay presents “La Familia Peratedes”

“La Familia Peratedes”
ni Victorio Concepcion (2000)

            The prodigal son of the family Peratedes, an upper middle class family, Erik, returns for the wake of his youngest brother, Alfredo. The death in which, he was responsible of. Due to the hate and resentment of the family, he runs away from home and tries to leave behind the people that he once called, family. Over time, the absence of the youngest son becomes the strong force that pulls the family secrets into the open. And one by one, the family begins to realize how difficult it is to understand what a family should do and what each of them have to contribute to their own sufferings. 

            In its season finale for its first year, Dulaang Kalay ends with a tragic drama written by Victorio Concepcion that talks about how a family struggles to cope between acceptance, forgiveness, love, hare and deceit amidst the aftermath of the death in the family. The play is top billed by theater luminary and GMA actress Mosang, Amihan Ruiz (Blue Rep’s Hair, Tangahalang Ateneo’s Walang Sugat, PHSA’s Ang Unang Aswang ni Rody Vera, ACASIA and UMAK: Commission for the Arts’ Kaharian ng Araw), Jules dela Paz (Dulaang UP’s Shock Value and Rizal X, Dulaang Kalay’s Series Finale: Saan Hahantong Ang Tagpong Ito?!), Dusty Suarez (Gantimpala Theater Foundation’s Noli Me Tangere) with some of the most promising young theater actors today under Dulaang Kalay’s Harry David in his first directing project. 

      “La Familia Peratedes” runs for only a limited time from March 2, 2012 (4PM & 6:30PM) until March 3, 2012 (4PM & 7PM), at the Fourth Floor Auditorium of Kalayaan College, #22 Manga Road, Corner Aurora Boulevard, New Manila, QC. For inquiries, contact Raquel Pascua at 09065721157 or 09154864614.

Dulaang Kalay Offers its First

Dulaang Kalay Offers its First Project: 

“Series Finale: Saan Hahantong Ang Tagpong Ito?!” 

Two girls slapping each other's faces. Two boys fighting over one girl. Hidden love. Hidden desire. Hidden diaries and/or necklaces. If these situations sound familiar to you, you probably have watched more than one of our Filipino soap operas, or 'teleseryes' as what our major TV networks call it today. 

This December, Dulaang Kalay, a theater organization founded by a young breed of theater actors and enthusiasts, launches their first offering, presenting a satirical look on the Filipino's obsession with the 'telenovelas' and their stars in 'Series Finale'. The play centers around the last episode of a soap opera, with all its melodrama and cliches, aired in the midst of national scandals and big news stories.

The play is written by two of Philippine Theatre's most promising young artists Katte Sabate (dramaturg/headwriter, Rizal X)  and William Elvin Manzano (music and lyrics, Rizal X and Cyrano: Isang Sarsuwela).

It features an ensemble of the most talented young actors with Janine Santos (Tanghalang Ateneo's Walang Sugat, Dulaang UP's Isang Panaginip na Fili), alternating with Erika Estacio (Dulaang UP’s Rizal X), Jules Dela Paz (Dulaang UP's Shock Value and Rizal X), alternating with Toji Salinas, Roxy Aldiosa (Tanghalang Ateneo’s Walang Sugat, Dulaang UP’s Isang Panaginip na Fili, and Incoming Noli Me Tangere), alternating with  Dreps Tatad (Dulaang Laboratoryo’s Medea), Earle Figuracion (Dulaang UP’s Isang Panaginip na Fili) alternating with Acey Aguilar (Dulaang UP’s Orosman at Zafira, Lulu, and the on-going Tanghalang Pilipino’s Tatlong Tabing: Three Plays by Tony Perez), Harry David (Dulaang Laboratoryo’s Cyrano: Isang Sarsuwela, Rody Vera’s Ang Unang Aswang: Isang Pagangkop Sa Teatrong Pisikal ni Delphine Buencamino), JR Macanas (Dulaang Laboratoryo’s Cyrano: Isang Sarsuwela, Rody Vera’s Ang Unang Aswang: Isang Pagangkop Sa Teatrong Pisikal ni Delphine Buencamino, and the recent Dulaang UP’s Titus Andronicus) alternating with Zandrei Merced, Elora Españo (Dulaang UP’s Rizal X, Orosman at Zafira, and Dulaang Laboratoryo’s Pulses) alternating with Japo Parcero  taking the lead with Victoria Mañebo (Rody Vera’s Ang Unang Aswang: Isang Pagangkop Sa Teatrong Pisikal ni Delphine Buencamino), alternating with Leah Galisa (Dulaang Laboratoryo’s Cyrano: Isang Sarsuwela), Nikka Angeles (Dulaang UP’s Shock Value and Dulaang Laboratoryo’s Cyrano: Isang Sarsuwela), alternating with Keann Clemente, Gell-O Conferido (Dulaang Laboratoryo’s Cyrano: Isang Sarsuwela), Lexy Lu alternating with Claricel Estrella, Jake Tanchuling, Tim Villareal. 

Other than Sabate and Manzanzo, making up the promising artistic staff are Jean Tanchuco, Nissi Gatan (Production Designer), Niqi Granados (Costume Designer), Meliton Roxas (Lighting Designer), Dino Dimar (Photography and Graphics Design), Gabe Ongkiko and Timothy Ng (Video Design) and Delphine Buencamino (Choreography). 

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“Series Finale: Saan Hahantong Ang Tagpong Ito?!” runs from December 5 to 18, 2011 at Vision 21, Crossroads 77, #77 Mother Ignacia Street, Quezon City.  

Show dates are as follows:

Dec. 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 12, 13, 14, 15 at 7 pm
Dec. 11 & 18 at 4pm & 8pm
Dec. 9 at pm and Dec. 16 at 10am 

Original Music, Lyrics, and Direction by William Elvin Manzano.

For sponsorship and ticket inquiries, please contact Nicole Nequinto (09064581711) or Raquel Pascua (09065721157).

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