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| MANILA STANDARD TODAY Life & Entertainment Stories Tuesday, August 26, 2008 From Animated Film to ‘Interactive’ Musical By Deni Rose M. Afinidad …kids are not the only ones who find the play enjoyable. Adults, too, get to indulge in the actors’ outstanding performance, made more effective by the musical’s exceptional technical and production design. (Caisa) Borromeo has been able to nail her part. People were actually holding their breath until they heard the pop culture chant, “Reflection,” and with her suave interpretation of everybody’s most favorite Mulan song, Caisa effortlessly lived up to their expectation. Nonetheless, more than just a sing-along entertainment for kids or a play that meets adults’ meticulous standards in production and technical requisites, Mulan is a family musical that teaches the value of love, friendship, honor, loyalty, respect for elders and strong family ties. Mulan moves the audience as she takes her father’s shoes to join the army. She inquires the same basic but recurring questions her audience asks like “Who am I?” and “Where is my place in the world?” And just by looking at how many viewers blow their noses or wipe their teary eyes at the end of the show, one would know how much impact this musical makes, and how as an overall, it is a roaring success worth watching while it runs until Dec. 18. In fact, if there’s a “theater” category in the Olympics, this one could have easily won gold. BUSINESS WORLD Arts & Leisure Wednesday, August 13, 2008 ONSTAGE Mulan, Jr. Conquers Manila By Juan Antonio Lanuza I attended the opening performance… and, like the mostly young audience, was smitten by the show. One of my guests was a Spanish girl, less than three years old, who did not speak a word of English yet was so mesmerized by the show… Most of the others I invited indicated they would be returning to see it again. The show has certain special effects that keep the audience alert. …the show is not only very well done but, even with the limited budget Repertory has, they achieved great special effects that are best appreciated when seen. Caisa Borromeo’s performance as a young warrior excelled. Her beautiful singing voice reminded me of Lea Salonga. Shang the warrior was played with a strong masculinity by Reuben Uy who not only was convincing as the warrior, he also possesses a good baritone voice. Robbie Guevara almost stole the show as Mushu the Dragon. He was excellently cast. He showed humor and pathos when necessary and was a delight to see in the costume of the dragon. All supporting roles were commendably performed by seasoned and new actors. Congratulations go to director Joy Virata, choreographer Denisa Reyes, lighting designer Martin Esteva and the rest of the technical staff for an excellent job. I intend to see this production a few more times and highly recommend you bring your family to see it. |
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What's more, we will mail the tickets to your home at no extra cost to you. What have you got to lose? 
REP maintains two groups of eight singers who are available for special after-dinner entertainment, product launches, or other corporate affairs. One group is composed of veteran, professional solo performers; the other, of talented, young, up-and-coming singers. The program features show-stopping performances of show-tune medleys arranged for solos, duets, and octets with simple choreography.
