Hiraya Theater Company will have its national premier of the komedya "Kasanag batok sa sugal" (Light vs. Gambling) at the UP Amphitheater, Diliman, Quezon City on February 15. The komedya written by Exaltacion V. Combong (1908-2000) in 1962 gets a new take with additional scenes, revised dialogue in Kinaray-a, and a minimalist yet eclectic production design.
As director, I wanted to create komedya that is fast-paced and witty for an audience hooked on MTV. Thus, this one runs only an hour, and designed to look like a perya or karnabal. Scholar Dr. Cecile Locsin-Nava who was around for the final rehearsals on February 11 at the EBJ Freedom Park in San Jose, Antique, said the dramatic structure has become more compact, and is indeed meant for the young audience, who may have seen their first komedya. She also liked the fight scene, which is the highlight of the komedya. Thanks to fight consultants Gerry Baclagon of Lauaan and Mario Patiño of Madrangca.
After the performance at the UP Amphitheater on February 15, the komedya will have performances in Antique, starting in Tibiao to open it's Maninihon Festival on February 22. Other performances shall be on April 12 for the Kampo Kabataan 2008, and on April 22 for Binirayan Festival. For more infor, contact Binirayan Foundation, Inc. 036-5407343 or 09275830174.
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