Of the 20 songs by Sugarfree featured in “Sa Wakas,” the jukebox musical woven around the music of the late great pop-rock band that’s on its last weekend at the Peta Theater Center, nearly every other number has been a chart-topper, or at least a staple of the radio- music TV loop for years.
With his good looks and talent, young theater actor Fred Lo could easily go the predictable road: charm his way to the top of the corporate ladder, say, while collecting girlfriends, gadgets and cars.
Ranked among the top 30 pianists in the world by the 2009 Cliburn Competition and has toured some of the most prestigious performing arts venues around the globe, acclaimed pianist Ang Li performs two shows exclusively at the Peta Theater Center this March 20.
England’s Poet Laureate John Masefield once called “Twelfth Night” “the happiest and one of the loveliest of all Shakespeare’s plays. Mirth here is so mingled with romantic beauty that few can tire of it.”
Bit by Bit Company, in cooperation with the Peta Theater Center, will be staging “Maxie The Musical: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros,” based on the award-winning Cinemalaya film, from Nov. 15-24, 2013, at the Peta Theater Center in New Manila, Quezon City.
Haggling for talent fees but getting paid less than what was agreed upon. Negotiations conducted through text messages, with no official contract to back up the deal. Having the same talent fee for the last five years. Enduring long hours of taping in a rugged out-of-town location and provided only with monobloc chairs as bed for much-needed rest.
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