Press Release:
The quintessential rags to riches fairy tale as retold by
National Artist Alice Reyes will be staged anew by Ballet Philippines from
November 28 to December 7 at Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater).
This lively and humorous production will bring much laughter and romance to the
holiday season.
The role of Cinderella will be played by Soloist Denise
Parungao and Junior Company Member Monica Amanda Gana. This is Gana's first lead
role with Ballet Philippines, while Parungao was last seen in the title role of
Ballet Philippines’ “Giselle” in 2013 and 2014. Playing opposite them as Prince
Charming are Principal Dancers Earl John Arisola and Richardson Yadao.
To add even more magic to this production, Madame Isabelle
Garachon, wife of the French Ambassador to the Philippines and former
professional dancer, will be playing the role of Cinderella's wicked
stepmother, alternating with Ballet Philippines President Margie Moran
Floirendo.
"What we, at Ballet Philippines, would hope for is that
our re-telling of the treasured children's story of ‘Cinderella’ will fill the hearts
of all in the audience with child-like joy and wonder and an early sprinkling
of holiday cheer for the coming Christmas season," says Alice Reyes, who
was named National Artist for Dance earlier this year. Reyes is also Ballet
Philippines’ founder and Artistic Director Emeritus.
“Cinderella” will be performed at the Tanghalang Nicanor
Abelardo (CCP Main Theater) on the following dates and times: November 28 (3PM
& 8PM), November 29 (2PM & 6PM), November 30 (2PM & 6PM), December
5 (3PM & 8PM), December 6 (10AM & 6PM), and December 7 (2PM & 6PM).
The artistic and creative teams of Cinderella are led by
Alice Reyes (Choreographer), Salvador Bernal(+) (Set & Costume
Designer), Monino Duque (Lighting Designer), Barbara Tan-Tiongco (Technical
Director), Ricardo Cruz (Set Consultant), Dennis Maristany (Costume Consultant),
and Victor Ursabia and Ramon Victoria (Restagers).
For bulk
reservations, show buys, and inquiries, visit www.ballet.ph
or call Ballet Philippines at 551-1003. For tickets, call the CCP Box Office at
832-3704 or Ticketworld at 891-9999.
Connect to
Ballet Philippines online through the following social media networks:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/balletphilippines
Twitter: @balletph
Instagram: @balletphilippines
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/balletph
The 45th
Anniversary Sapphire Season. Rare scenes of power and grace, love, valour and
redemption under the artistic directorship of Paul Alexander Morales. This is a
toast to 45 years of dance excellence!
