Press Release:
Tanghalang
Pilipino, the resident theater company of the Cultural Center of the
Philippines presents its final offering for its 27th Theater Season,
opening at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater) this
February 21st. “Mga Ama, Mga Anak,” written by National Artist
for Literature Nick Joaquin based on his short story “Three
Generations”, and translated by National Artist Virgilio Almario
and Jose “Pete” Lacaba, Jr., into Pilipino from his original
English play “Fathers And Sons”, is a poignant drama in three
acts.
Featuring
TV, Film and Stage luminaries Robert Arevalo and Spanky Manikan,
alternate as Zacarias Monzon, Celeste Legaspi and Jackie Lou Blanco,
alternate as Sofia Monzon, and young actress Cris Villonco (Bessie).
The story revolves around a former town ilustrado and Caretela king
Zacarias Monzon, his fall from power and wealth, and his gnawing
conflicts with his son and his family. Cruelty, hedonism, disloyalty,
and suffering marred his past. Now, so close to death, Zacarias still
has the reins over his resentful son, his confused grandson, and a
benevolent martyr of a mistress, until they decide it was time to cut
loose and be responsible for what they are and what they will be.
Award-winning director and stage actor Joel Lamangan directs this
production for Tanghalang Pilipino.
TP
exemplifies Filipino literary classics and artistry, and focuses on
social realities through artistic expression on stage. Also leading
the sterling cast is Tanghalang Pilipino’s Artistic Director and
premier actor Fernando ‘Nanding’ Josef who plays Celo Monzon,
Zacarias’ son. Noted actress Madeleine N. Nicolas (Nena), Peewee
O’Hara (Mrs. Paulo), Banaue Miclat Janssen (Nena) and Marco Viana
(Chitong) are also in the cast, as well as understudies from the TP
Actors Company -- Lhorvie Anne Nuevo, Nicolo Magno, Jonathan Tadioan
and Doray Dayao. Production Design for the play is by Tuxqs Rutaquio,
Lighting Design is by Monino Duque, and Sound Design is by TJ Ramos.
“Mga Ama, Mga Anak” is on stage on Fridays at 8:00pm, Saturdays
at 3:00pm and 8:00pm, and Sundays at 3:00pm, from February 21 to
March 9, 2014, at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little
Theatre).
