UP Playwrights’ Theater Restages Hit Children’s Play “Umaaraw, Umuulan Kinakasal ang Tikbalang”

Be enthralled by the colorful creatures of Philippine folk literature and mythology as the UP Playwrights’ Theater puts the spotlight once again on Umaaraw Umuulan Kinakasal ang Tikbalang, Dulaang UP’s hit production last season. The playis adapted from Gilda Cordero-Fernando's children’s short story The Magic Circle, written by Rody Vera and directed by José Estrella.

Relive Jepoy and Galis’ journey to a magical wonderland teeming with strange creatures and even stranger events. Be acquainted with the enormous Doña Geronima with her clean and shiny plates and her Spanish-speaking dwarf maitre d' Pacqui. Chat with talking pythons and monkeys, tiyanak debutantes, ballroom dancing aswangs, and with the woeful kapre named Kap. To cap the adventure off, witness the exchange of vows between two enormous tikbalangs as it rains and shines at the same time.

More than being a crash course on Philippine folklore and myth, Umaaraw, Umuulan Kinakasal ang Tikbalang is a timely reminder of the urgency of caring for the environment and that all creatures big or small, whether from this world or another, are deserving of our respect and compassion.

Award-winning artists collaborate to give the audience yet another visual feast. Sculptor Leeroy New’s sculptural costume pieces and Don Salubayba’s unique shadow puppetry will surely awe the audience anew. All these are complemented by Lex Marcos’ set and lights, Tj Ramos’ sound design, and choreography by Stephen Viñas.

The play runs from November 21 to December 9, 2012 at the Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater, University of the Philippines, Diliman.

Playdates:
November 21, 2012 Wednesday 7pm
November 22, 2012 Thursday 7pm
November 23, 2012 Friday 7pm
November 24, 2012 Saturday 10am
November 24, 2012 Saturday 3pm
November 25, 2012 Sunday 10am
November 25, 2012 Sunday 3pm
November 28, 2012 Wednesday 7pm
November 29, 2012 Thursday 7pm
November 30, 2012 Friday 7pm
December 1, 2012 Saturday
December 1, 2012 Saturday
December 2, 2012 Sunday
December 2, 2012 Sunday
December 5, 2012 Wednesday 7pm
December 6, 2012 Thursday 7pm
December 7, 2012 Friday7pm
December 8, 2012 Saturday 10am
December 8, 2012 Saturday 3pm
December 9, 2012 Sunday 10am
December 9, 2012 Sunday 3pm

For ticket inquiries, please contact Sam Clarin or Camille Guevara at the DUP Office at 926-1349, 981-8500 local 2449 or 433-7840.

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