I have this book way back then, The Little Prince by
Antoine De Sant Exupery, it used to be one of my favorites , it really
fascinate me how a kid hop from one planet to another and meet different type
of people. But honestly, I don’t understand it so much, I believe there are
many meanings and statement those characters are portraying.
Until I watched it last Christmas season at the Cultural
Center of the Philippines, presented by Tanghalang Pilipino, Prinsipe Munti
under Layeta Bucoy as the playwright, and direction by Tuxqs Rutaquio. This
time in Filipino, i solely understood its meaning and significance to the new
generation.
With many translation and versions in the movies and in
theater, Prinsipe Munti of TP is a delight to watch, plus the songs are so good
to hear, i wish they record it and release it as a soundtrack soon. Many of my
bloggers friend and me too are all touch, some of us cried and feel connected
how a young Prince fall in love with his rose, how a Pilot wish to go back to
his youth, and of course the tragic ending is really moving.
I must say that this adaptation has the great cast, Noel
Comia, this cute kid in Repertory’s Pinnochio is way above his age in terms of
acting, i remember how kiddie his voice in singing during the SM and Walt
Disney launch, I am impressed that he can deliver well also in Filipino. Marco
Viana as the Pilot also give his best and we fell like he was our Big Brother
during the entire play.
But one thing that really great about this production, is
the way the sets and props gives purpose and justice to all the scenes, not
that hi-tech or ambitious but you can feel its sincerity and objectives, it is
the major hit for this production.
Other cast includes Queen Mia as Rosas alternating with
Chi Navarra, Jonathan Tadioan as Alamid, JV Ibesate , Aldo Venceilao, Lhorvie
Nuevo, Antonette Go and Doray Dayao.
Prinsipe Munti had limited run last December 2015, who
knows they may comeback this 2016 since it is one remarkable and must watch
play.
Tanghalan 30th Season.
There’s more to come for this premier Theater company,
coming February to March Binibining Mandirigma is returning in CCP stage, to be
followed by series of summer theatre workshop by April and May. June to July is
set for annual Virgin Labfest, while TP’s Perlas Anniversary concert is also set in
July.
Ibalong epic play is also a comeback by August, while
September to October is reserve for Rody Vera “Pangarap sa Gitnang Tag-araw”,
and November to December will showcase sarswela tru Balangiga.
All set for a year, see you in the theater this 2016.
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