William Shakespeare’s “All’s Well That Ends Well,” a captivating tale of love, obsession, and deceit, is ongoing at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) Design + Arts Theater.
Directed by Palanca awardee, Baby Jay Crisostomo, the play is presented by the Aninag Theater, a student-run production company under the Theater Arts Program of the School of Arts, Culture, and Performance.
The plot revolves around the unrequited romance of Helena, a woman of low rank in love with Bertram, the son of the Count of Rosillion. When she cures the ailing King of France, she is granted her wish to marry the nobleman despite his indifference and high social status. When Bertram refuses to acknowledge their marriage, Helena uses a cunning trick to win his heart.
Often classified as a “problem comedy,” “All’s Well That Ends Well” explores the themes of class distinctions and gender roles, and portrays the nuanced dynamics of power and complexities in human relationships.
It features performances by Rianne Ang, Lindsey Corral, and Alex Cruz as Helena, Kiefer Jet Francisco as Bertram, Heleynah Galan as the Countess, Luis Bordallo as Elder Dumaine, Dave Palomo as Younger Dumaine, Gero Rojas as Parolles, Joaquinito Ventura as Lafeu, and Andre De Luna as the King.
Also part of the cast are Chandler Ongham and Gabey del Rosario as Lord, Zylene Pavon as Diana, Nicole Naria as Duchess, Leann Garin as Lavatch, August Triviño as Rina, Hosanna Samonte as Widow, Mavs Carascal as Mariana, Gian Rodriguez and Denise Eduarte as Soldiers, and Helena Bartolome and Uno Zigelbaum as part of the Ensemble.
Andrea Resurreccion serves as the assistant director.
There’s a performance today at 1 p.m. Register via tinyurl.com/CSBAllsWellThatEndsWell.
