Wednesday, August 10, 2011 08:57 PM
Photography: Courtesy of PETA
PRESS STATEMENT FROM PETA:
"If there's a word that strikes fear among high school students more than Calculus or History combined—it's Shakespeare.
"But what's in a name? For most students, William Shakespeare has become synonymous with long poetic dialogue, archaic language, confusing histories. Shakespeare has bored many a student to tears and made their noses bleed.
"Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) for its 44th Theater Season takes Shakespeare off the lofty pedestal and makes The Bard a "peer," or to borrow the term of the youth today, a "kabarkada."
"PETA has come up with an original play that will cure students' Shakes-fear and and turn the Bard into a Shakes-peer—Everyone's friend.
"Directed by the same woman behind the hit musical dramedy Care Divas, PETA Artistic Director Maribel Legarda, comes a daring play that will break down barriers between Shakespeare and Filipino students: William.
"William is set in a high school in Metro Manila, where five young students are forced to study Shakespeare by their terror class adviser, Ms. Lutgarda Martinez.
"In the process of studying, they not only realize the beauty of Shakespeare's works but also discover themselves through Shakespeare's characters. The class muse, Sofia, finds out what true beauty is through Romeo and Juliet; the bully, TJ, encounters humility and grace through Hamlet; the brainy OFW's daughter, Estella, learns forgiveness while the student council leader, Richard, learns self-acceptance through Merchant of Venice; and a timid lad, Erwin, finds his voice through Julius Caesar.
"These high school barkada soon realize that Shakespeare is not just a literary icon meant to torment their lives, but is also a friend and peer. From then on, they begin referring to Shakespeare by his first name, "William."
"Writen by Ron Capinding, William uses rap and hip-hop to introduce Shakespeare's immortal characters to young audiences. It also touches on themes of adolescence, parent's unconditional love and friendship. William promotes respect for teachers and classmates and advocates a love for reading and appreciating literature, Shakespeare or not.
"William play dates are August 14, 19-21, 26-28, September 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 2011 with shows at 10:00 a.m. and 3 p.m. The PETA Theater Center is located at No. 5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City.
"William's cast includes: Ian Segarra, Inno Martin, Anj Heruela, Joan Bugcat, John Moran, Nathan Nunag, Norbs Portales III, Rico del Rosasio, J-mee Katanyag, Julia Enriquez, Anna Luna, Meann Espinosa, Jojo Atienza, Timee Gorecho, Elmer Cruz, Cheeno Macaraig, Carlon Matobato and Justin Mactal.
"Watch PETA's William and breakdown Shakespeare with ease!"
Barkada and early bird discounts are available. Tickets are Php350 (regular) and Php500 (vip). For inquiries and ticket reservations, contact PETA Marketing & PR Office at 725-6244 or 410-0821, 0917-5765400, petatheater@gmail.com.
Schedules may change without prior notice
from pep.ph
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