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| Repertory Philippines’ Season 2010 |
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For 2010, Repertory has selected for its season an exciting selection of shows sure to stimulate local theatre lovers.
The Season starts off with the Philippine premiere of Peter Quitter’s new romantic comedy, DUETS. Scheduled for mid-January to the end of the month, DUETS is four different vignettes with four sets of characters. Set in glorious comedy, the play explores the hilarious nuances of love in seemingly impossible, but extremely funny situations. Joy Virata and Miguel Faustmann take on all four sets of characters, providing rollicking entertainment as they go through costume and character changes onstage. DUETS is directed by Ana Abad Santos. Playdates are January 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, and 30 at 8PM, with 3:30PM matinees on January 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, and 31.
Still high on love and laughter, February is ROMEO AND BERNADETTE, Mark Saltzman’s musical comedy. Directed by Joy Virata, the story promises to be uproariously funny. A take-off from good old Shakespeare, you’d think Romeo died? Well, he didn’t. He just took a sleeping potion and wakes up in Broadway in 1960. And he doesn’t fall in love with dear Juliet; instead he runs after someone he thinks IS Juliet, but is not. Because she’s Bernadette and she just happens to be the daughter of a local mobster. That being said, this musical is sure to be a bag of real fun for everyone. Catch it on February 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27 at 8PM, and on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, and 28 for the 3:30 PM matinees.
As stark contrast to the lightness and gaiety of the first two offerings, the month of July brings on EQUUS, Peter Shaffer’s powerful, riveting drama that invades the dark corners of the human psyche. The play focuses its light on the naked reality of what contemporary society can do to the beauty that once was the human soul. This now-considered classic of our time will be performed on July 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 8PM, and with matinees on July 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, and 25 at 3:30PM.
Repertory has always had a special place for young audiences through Children’s Theatre. And 2010 is the year for the adaptation of the well-loved fairytale SLEEPING BEAUTY, set to music. With book, music and lyrics by Jim Eiler, this show is sure to set the hearts of everyone, both old and young alike, singing to the melodies that include “I’m So Mad”, “It’s Lovely To Be A Troll”, and “Spinning Song”. SLEEPING BEAUTY is set for August 14th to December 10th.
As a perfect ending to the company’s Season, Repertory presents LITTLE WOMEN, Louis May Alcott’s classic. Set to music by Jason Howard, with lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and book by Allan Knee, the musical is an exceptional offering for the Season of giving and of love. The story, with its warm, feel-good theme focuses on the March family, Marmee and her four girls, and is a timeless reminder of what family is truly all about. Directed by Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, LITTLE WOMEN is set for November 19th to December 12th.
All Repertory performances are at ONSTAGE, 2nd floor, Greenbelt One, Paseo de Roxas cor. Legazpi St., Makati. For tickets and inquiries, please call 887-0710 or log on to repertory.ph. Tickets are also available at Ticketworld at 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph.
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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.
