Sugid production first theater venture is truly worth
seeing, not because of the message that the play wish to convey, but the
stellar performances by their powerhouse cast that really bring the house down,
this is Chris Millado’s Buwan at Baril sa E(Flat) Major, it opens last Jan 26
and runs up to Feb 12 at Ambassador Alfonso Yuchengco Auditorium inside
Bantayog ng mga Bayani in Quezon City.
It is very obvious this play is a collection of anti-Martial
Law anecdotes, the era that many Filipinos wish never happen to our beautiful
country, the portrayal of its five sequence plot is all sad reality, yes it
happen and its message is clear, it could happen again with the understanding
of current situation happening in our country today.
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| Babaeng Itawis by Angeli Bayani. |
The play opens with an ambiance with a rally ala in the
street feeling, it follows the first story about a farmer and a laborer who
happen to be brothers in blood, and brothers in principle, whose fate unite
them during a protest in the street. This opening story is such a heavy one to
absorb, but still you will understand the harsh reality.
The next part is about a Priest and a native girl fom Itawis
clan, this is so moving and somehow will make you angry, I have to credit
Angeli Bayani performance here, it is something beyond you can expect, her eyes
are really talking and at par really. JC Santos as a Priest is refreshing
somehow but you will feel the comfort at his heart.
Third leg is a solo monologue act called The Socialite, done
with flying colors by no less than Jackie Lou Blanco, this is the light part of
the play and the balancing of all the performances, actually it is the thinking
aloud part where you will think, yes I do care about my country.
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| The Police and the student activist. (Saracho and Pesigan) |
Ang Asawa by Cherry Pie Picache is on the fourth leg, as we
all know how powerful delivery Ms. Picache can act, but her performance somehow
is the most crucial, it is her acting that is subtle and slow pace yet full of
emotions ready to outburst anytime, yes you will feel her pain.
Last segment is about an activist that was arrested by a
Police officer, the interrogation process is fun, hilarious yet scary, but it’s
a good ending for this play, Ross Pesigan charm on stage adds to my excitement
as the student.
During its launching, Director Andoy Ranay point the reason
why they choose this 1982 born street play by Millado, the message is somehow
related to what Martial Law years and to the present situation, wherein
innocent lives is at stake in the name of campaign against drugs.
Millado is now the Vice President and Artistic Director of
the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Cinemalaya Festival Director, a playwright,
director and educator. As far I am concern in one event in CCP, Millado said
that Buwan at Baril is also set to be stage in CCP within this year 2017.
Other cast in this intense and moving play are Crispin
Medina, who happen to be the original cast member wayback, Danny Mandia, Joel
Saracho, and Mayen Estanero. Tim Cada, Poch Gutierez and Vincent De Jesus
provide the live music, while Gwyn Guanzon and Riza Romero provide the
costumes.
Buwan at Baril sa E(Flat) Major opens last January 26, catch
the remaining shows this Feb 9, 10, 11 and 12 (3pm and 8pm). For tickets inquiries pls call or text Gian
Viatka of Sugid Productions at 0917-845-6200.
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| The Cast and Director of Buwan at Baril sa Eb Major. |
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