RIVALRY IS BACK:
4th Wall Theater Company’s “RIVALRY: Ateneo-La Salle
the Musical” has returned for its second round in Meralco Theater. Fresh from
winning Broadway World Philippines’ “Best Music for a Filipino Musical” this
wonderful Filipino original with music by Ed Gatchalian, lyrics by Joel
Trinidad and direction by Jaime del Mundo, is back with new songs, new cast
members and a new found drive!
TicketWorld was lucky enough to be invited to the Press Preview on Wednesday, January 23 where the energy on stage and in the seats was equally captivating.
IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT BASKETBALL:
Set in 1968, at the peak of the Ateneo-La Salle rivalry, the
NCAA backdrop was used to highlight the more complex plot of the lead
characters’ lives. Director and writer Jaime Del Mundo, shared that he wants to
highlight the more “universal themes” of love, family and friendship. The
famous opposition is definitely at the surface of it all, but it is really about
the “private competitions”, composer Ed Gatchalian – an Ateneo alumnus, explained. “It was all about how to get the girl”, he shared jokingly, but no
doubt, with a hint of experience. The Lasallites had their charm and good
looks, while the Ateneans had their wit and their prose. It seems as though
there was always some form of battle, both on and off court.
So, for those of you expecting to witness a “sports musical” be prepared to be pleasantly surprised because RIVALRY is definitely more than that!
It is also not all about the boys! The two Men’s basketball teams
are joined by the scene stealing Mary Knollers, whose various song numbers
catch you up to how everything outside the La Salle and Ateneo campuses are
going. These high energy ladies clad in their school girl uniforms, are
definitely a show highlight, as this barkada
of schoolmates feature actresses who are definitely no strangers to the stage.
IT’S MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES:
One of RIVALRY’s wonderful assets, is that the Filipino
audience is watching characters that they recognize (and in some cases even are), the merienda preparing mommy, the competitive Tito, the torpe friend, the tsismosa barkada, and even the adorable yaya (who makes a very quick yet quintessential appearance). There
are giggles all throughout the audience when references to “Little Quiapo” and
“Archers Nook” are dropped, and you know
it’s a celebration when Tito offers to pay for the “pizza pie”. How great to
sit, watch, and most importantly relate
to the characters on stage who dress like us and talk like us. In all of his
work, one of Ed Gatchalian’s main goals is to create a “theater going audience
in the Philippines”, this industry is beginning to thrive and RIVALRY is
definitely a step in the right direction.
No matter how “Pinoy” the setting is, RIVALRY is definitely
equipped with world class material, world class talent and the potential to be
a hit both home and away. RIVALRY is
definitely a wonderful addition to the collection of Filipino written and
Filipino performed musicals and a true testament of the Filipino talent.
Congratulations to the amazing team of RIVALRY: Ateneo – La Salle the Musical and break a leg for the rest of your performances!
OTHER local productions to watch out for are D WONDER TWINS
OF BOAC opening February 1 at the PETA Theater Center and KATY now playing at
the CCP Little Theater.
Please catch “RIVALRY: Ateneo-La Salle the Musical” The
Second Round. The game starts on January 25 and runs until February 17 at
Meralco Theater. You can purchase your tickets online at www.ticketworld.com.ph
, over the phone at 891-9999, or at any TicketWorld outlet.
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Check out these wonderful videos and meet the talented cast of RIVALRY: Ateneo-La Salle the Musical!
Rivalry The 2nd Round - The Actors Part One from Meynard Peñalosa on Vimeo.
Rivalry II - The Actors Part Two from Meynard Peñalosa on Vimeo.
Rivalry II - The Actors Part Three from Meynard Peñalosa on Vimeo.
Rivalry II - The Actors Part Four from Meynard Peñalosa on Vimeo.
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