The challenge of making a venerated work relevant, interesting and engaging to viewers born in a different time always keeps a director and his creative team on their toes. Revisionism—where the director and his creative team edit text, alter passages and make contemporary entire settings—can make the transition easier for young viewers.
FILIPINO poet Francisco Balagtas was honored during the opening of the National Literature Month held at Hardin ni Balagtas in...
When the curtain opened in the first act of “San Andres B.,” one saw a highly cohesive and compact production design by Eric Cruz, with the orchestral ensemble not in the pit but in one visible part of the stage, becoming almost part of the action.
Politically incorrect!” said a protective friend who heard that I was attempting an article on former First Lady Imelda R. Marcos’ contribution to arts and culture. “Where angels fear to tread!” cautioned another. “Basta bahala ka dyan,” she continued. “Di ka naman anghel, Darna ka.” Thank you.
In connection with the celebration of Buwan ng Wika (Language Month), Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) launched its publication series, Aklat ng Bayan, on Aug. 15 at the National Museum.
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