Posted at 9:19 pm October 11, 2012
Tags: Performing Arts, Theater
By Anna Valmero
QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA?In celebration of National Children?s Month, the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) will stage its longest-running play ?Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang.?
Stories of magical spells, kings, and their kingdoms will again enchant young audiences, which also promotes freedom of expression among children and encourages them to participate in public activities.
The National Children?s Month also reiterates the call for every Filipino to teach children right conduct and Filipino values. From October 5 to 14, children and even the young-at-heart are up for a three story treat.
?Ang Prinsipeng Mahaba ang Ilong,? a story about a prince who grew up thinking he was normal until he stepped out of the castle; ?Ang Binibining Tumalo sa Mahal na Datu? introduces Sharay, a servant?s daughter from Tondo who surpassed the King?s three challenges to make herself worthy of the prince; and the new story, ?Ang Mahiwagang Kuba,? tells the tale of Prince Jorge, who was cursed to be a hunchback and needs a lady?s kiss to reverse the spell.
A visual spectacle on its own, ?Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang? brings life to a rich memory of each one?s childhood, said? director Phil Noble, who draws inspiration from the circus performances he watched during fiestas in his hometown of Taal in Batangas.
?In directing Lola Basyang, I brought together all my memories of my childhood and used my love for the circus, wishing that the audience will enjoy the circus as much as I do.?
?I want to create a playground with this play. I want the children to know what the circus is all about?I want us all to be childlike, to be children again, even for a while,? Noble said.
Costume designers Ron Alfonso and Boni Juan said they used household items like spoons, laundry clips, puzzle tiles and hand-sewn rags to create the playful costumes.
For tickets and inquiries, contact PETA at (02) 7256244 or email petatheater@gmail.com.
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