Heartbreak in ‘Changing Partners,’ easy comforts in ‘Annie’
Vince de Jesus’ musical torches the heartstrings; the warm and wooly ‘Annie’ can be the antidote
Vince de Jesus’ musical torches the heartstrings; the warm and wooly ‘Annie’ can be the antidote
Clear, coherent and sound storytelling above all else—that’s our tacit takeaway from this year’s Virgin Labfest, the annual festival of “untried, untested, unstaged” plays which ends the third and
New original plays, bigger audiences, a tighter community, more regional shows in the spotlight
The bulk of the memorable themes in this musical was written for the lead sibling characters, and they deliver–both on stage and in this recording
Overstuffed, but no turkey, it’s a show designed to entertain you to within an inch of your life
30-strong stellar cast? Check. Powerhouse creative team? Check. ‘After this, wala na kaming career; wala nang musical,’ quips composer/lyricist Vince de Jesus
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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