PETA's RAK OF AEGIS to stream soon

Gawad Buhay's multi-awarded musical from the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) comes to your home screens soon!

Rak of Aegis will stream for pay-per-view on ticket2me.net on July 31, Aug. 1, 7, and 8.

Written by Liza Magtoto, the musical features songs by the rock band Aegis such as Sinta, Luha, Christmas Bonus, Rockin' in the Cities, Munting Pangarap, Halik, Mary Jane, Basang-basa sa Ulan and more. 

The musical follows Aileen who dreams of becoming famous by posting song covers online. As she pursues her dreams she also helps her perennially flooded urban community. The musical opened on Jan. 31, 2014 and its most recent run closed on Sept. 29, 2019.

Directed by PETA Artistic Director Maribel Legarda, with musical direction, arrangement, and vocal direction by Myke Salomon, principal cast members from the past seven seasons include Aicelle Santos, Jerald Napoles, Pepe Herrera, Isay Alvarez Seña, Robert Seña, Kakai Bautista, Myke Salomon, Poppert Bernadas, and Ron Alfonso.

The online stream is the banner project of PETA’s #TakePETAbeyondCOVID fundraising campaign.

 

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6 Things you didn't know about RAK OF AEGIS

If you're a super fan like I am, there are details that really caught your attention and be ready to catch these bits during the rerun of Rak of Aegis this December 5-14 at PETA Theater Center.

1. The Footwear - Since Villa Venizia supposedly gets their income in the shoe industry before the flood happened, you'll see Jewel's well-adorned designer boots. From the play to the curtain call, you'll have a fiesta of colors and style made by Maco Custodio who is a trained shoe engineer with a degree in Industrial Design from University of Sto. Tomas.
2. What is Baha Jos? Remember some impromptu moments when the cast gets random people from the audience? (I wish I was one of them) A sip from the bottle of Baha Jos adds more excitement when people assumed that it came from the flood water. It is absolutely clean and even QC Mayor Herbert Bautista gets to drink from it.
   
3. The cast is frequently seen at the lobby waiting for their cue. Take a short break in between acts and you'll see the cast roaming around. Sometimes, even Kenny grabs a bite at the food stalls.
4. Musical Director and Kenny, Myke Salomon voices these lines before the play and during break time.
   

   This is to remind you that EATING, SMOKING, and DRINKING are three RHYMING WORDS.

   The musical is not a sing-along dahil baka mas alam mo pa ang lyrics kesa sa cast. Edi sana, NAG-AUDITION ka nalang.

   Ang sino mang mahuhuli na lalabag ay ipupullout sa upuan at papakantahin ng HALIK o LUHA ng 3 OCTAVES HIGHER mula sa original key.

5. The flood water is clean. No worries about dengue outbreak after the show because the water is treated with chlorine to avoid mosquito breeding. PETA also set up a citronella garden adding a refreshing smell and protects us audience too.
   
6. No two shows are the same. Director Maribel Legarda gives the cast the liberty to give their own adlibs without compromising the story, to punch a funny line. This can be noticed by people who watched the show more than once.
   

Catch Rak of Aegis at the PETA Phinma Theater as your Christmas treat this December 5-14, 2014. For ticket reservations go to www.ticketworld.com.ph, or call TicketWorld at 891-9999. You may also contact PETA at 725-6244 or 0917-5765400 or email petatheater@gmail.com.

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RAK OF AEGIS review

A very personal story to all Filipinos is the story of the new musical from PETA. Rak of Aegis featuring the novelty songs of my favorite band, Aegis. A guilty pleasure for many Filipinos singing their songs in the videoke and in the showers.

Set in the soaked Villa Venezia, Aileen (Aicelle Santos) hopes for something that can lift her family from the flood. her dreams include fame and fortune when she gets discovered by international media. she is torn between supporters and non-supporters from Villa Venezia. alongside the struggle with the long term flood in their area, are stories of family, love and governance conflicts which all of our characters experience.

the cast portrayed their roles very well and the songs are appropriate with their storylines. you'll never guess what's coming and that makes it even hilarious. most memorable characters are Jewel and Tolits. Mary Jane and Kel's story affects every person trying to move on from a broken relationship but somehow holding back after opening the doors for another chance. their rendition of "Luha" can carry your emotions with the words of it.

Mary Jane, Sinta and Munting Pangarap I think are the most memorable parts of the musical. you definitely feel the words to it. especially Sinta where you'll feel the love magic emanate from the stage with all the special bubbly effects.

this is a highly recommended theatrical experience. combining the jologs and the pa-elite market with the music of Aegis, it is also a wonderful support to Philippine entertainment. 6 out of 5 stars and i'm definitely watching it again.

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a casting call for RAK OF AEGIS

PETA (Philippine Educational Theater Association) posted on Facebook and in my surprise, the high-pitched Filipino rock band Aegis will be in tune in the latest musical, Rak of Aegis!

a casting call will be held on September 25-26, at the PETA Theater Center in Quezon City and you have to prepare for these roles; and of course, your vocal chords:

Production: PETA's "Rak of Aegis"
Date: Sept 25-26 PETA theater center 3pm-7pm

Roles:
MARY JANE – 40, papuntang noveau poor (prepare the ff songs: LUHA, HALIK)
AILEEN – 20, promodizer; anak ni Aling Mercy (prepare the ff songs: LUHA, BASANG BASA SA ULAN: preferably original key)
KENNY – 20, anak ni Mary Jane sa pagkadalaga, bad boy ang dating (prepare the ff songs: SINTA, ROCKIN IN THE CITY)
JEWEL - 18, baklang bestfriend ni Aileen
TOLITS – 19, nagmamaneho ng bangka, gusto si Aileen (prepare the ff songs: SINTA, I LOVE YOU NA LANG SA TAGO)
KIEL – 42, short for “kilabot” ng chicks (noong panahon niya); ama ni Aileen (prepare the ff songs: SINTA, LUHA)
ALING MERCY – 41, ina ni Aileen, asawa ni Kiel, (prepare the ff songs: LUHA, HALIK)
FERNAN – 45, separado, may pera; taga ibang subdivision; kunwari concerned pero actually self-absorbed (prepare the ff songs: SINTA, MARY JANE)

Chuwariwariwap- (5) Chorus members, choose from the ff songs: Halik, Luha, Basang Basa sa Ulan, Sinta, Rockin in the City

if you're not familiar with the songs, here's a sample of Halik:

for more info contact: Pam Ovejas: 0917-5260534

i am still clueless about the storyline and plot, but i am really curious about it.

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