When Filipino pop-rock bands in the early 2010s started to gain mainstream prominence, Autotelic emerged as one of the movement’s leading voices. From churning heartfelt anthems that reflect the sentiments and triumphs of the current generation to rocking the stage with unforgettable performances, the six-piece band sets the standards of what modern pop songcraft is all about: beautifully resonant at its most melancholic, and defenseless in its poignant honesty. Fast forward to 2021, Autotelic’s music still hits home. Their work has been consistent in eloquently expressing the woes and rewards of being young, in love and emotionally wrecked, and is informed not so much by its time, but by timelessness and enduring appeal. These qualities are inevitably present on “Iwan,” Autotelic’s new single released under MCA Music Inc. Teeming with earnestness and indelible pop sensibilities, Autotelic’s latest track sticks to the quivering fragility that often permeates their material. But this ti
The much awaited Dani Girl, A musical about hope by The
Sandbox Collective and 9 Works Theatrical is the most beautiful local produced
theater musical so far for 2019, it gives you a lot of realization about life,
those simple things that we go beyond in daily grind yet we fail to recognize
its effort.
Dani Girl is a journey of cancer patient Dani and her friend
Marty, on how they accept their fate of living limited because of a deadly
disease, with the help of their guardian
angel they try to find answer, why all people its them who need to suffer, why
all people in the whole world, they are the one who have this disease that cure
is not a sure win.
This year’s re-staging is really great, with the inclusions
of visuals such as videos and graphics, it was more beautiful than you can
imagine, of course all the music put together are superb to listen and well
choreograph to please the audience.
The part that Dani needs to say goodbye to her mom after
being in coma is such a heartbreaking scene, literally we are crying
sympathizing with the grieving mom, if you’ve loss someone dear to you
definitely you will be touched.
The play will let you understand that Cancer is not an
enemy, everything exists for a reason and need to appreciate things in your
surroundings, some little things that make you happy even for a short time is a
joy to consider, and not all people experience that kind of feeling.
We are so grateful to see Felicity Kyle Napuli as Dani Girl,
this kid is a gem in Philippine Theater along with Daniel Drilon playing as Marty, their singing and acting prowess is so believable. One commendable part
is when Dani is talking to God, from a smokey stage to just a normal backstage
is something to fathom, where all your questions is answer that raise in this
play.
Dani Girl: A Musical About Hope open last August 10, 2019, and will run until September 1, 2019 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Ayala Avenue, Makati City. Tickets through Ticketworld online. Co-presented by The Sandbox Collective and 9 Works Theatrical, together with Make-A-Wish Philippines. In partnership with Privato Hotel Group, official hotel partner, Toy Kingdom, and St. Luke’s Medical Center; institutional partners Carewell Community Foundation, Inc., Childhaus, Make-A-Wish Philippines and Cancervants; community partners Pineapple Lab, Classic Chef, K Best, and DC Superheroes Café.
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