Growing up in San Fernando, Pampanga, where his father, an army colonel, was based, Tony Perez tended to be reclusive, although he was happy enough with his toys.
Tanghalang Pilipino will stage “Tatlong Tabing: Three Plays by Tony Perez,” which includes “Sierra Lakes;” “Bombita”; and “Nobyembre, Noong Akala Ko’y Mahal Kita.” “Perez has spent over two decades eloquently dissecting the Filipino psyche,” says TP artistic director Fernando “Nanding” Josef. “He’s an important and prolific playwright in contemporary Philippine drama. His plays deal with [...]
Tanghalang Pilipino celebrates its 25th season by opening in August with José Rizal’s “Noli Me Tangere,” in commemoration of the National Hero’s sesquicentennial. To be directed by Audie Gemora with pop singers Mark Bautista and Gian Magdangal alternating as Crisostomo Ibarra and Cris Villonco as Maria Clara, the musical’s libretto is by National Artist for [...]
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