MAXIE THE MUSICAL "Patikim ng Schlight"

at the success of the gay indie movie, Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros, Bit by Bit Productions headed by Darwin Mariano and Carlo Francia, and in cooperation with PETA Theater, Maxie the Musical will soon take the waves of gay rights and equality in the production of Maxie the Musical. opening November 9 to December 8, at the PETA Theater Center in Quezon City.

last night's "Patikim ng Schlight" gig provided a fun glimpse of how the show will transpire. a total of 6 numbers and a few tableau of how Maxie spends his day with his family. the gay adolescent also takes his journey at his hometown. living with his father and two brothers who sells gambling tickets and other illegal jobs.

Maxie and Victor (unofficial cast)

while at this state, Maxie still manages to put the positive mood and serve his family like the only woman in the family. as a "girl" at his right, he gets attracted to a police officer named Victor who is in search of illegal doers at their town. it will be a struggle for Maxie to defend his blood or follow his heart.

i loved the words during the sample reading at the "Patikim." it is both intelligent and flirty as how i see Maxie should be. it would be a great anticipation on how iconic scenes will be executed by director, Dexter Santos and the crew. the beauty pageant, the first meet-up of Maxie and Victor and more. the songs too were very distinct of the characters portraying Maxie, his father and brothers, and Victor as well as establishing sceneries with only just words. the songs really expose how Maxie feels and how Victor reacts to him.

if you loved the movie, you'll also love this musical as another presentation that recognizes members of the third sex in the society. the presentation of how people from the third sex lives as like straight people do, and that also deserve right approach towards them.

tickets are now available on Ticketnet so you have to reserve now. also follow @MaxieTheMusical on Twitter and like the Facebook page.

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get discounted ticket rates for OROSMAN AT ZAFIRA this Valentine season

this Valentine season, you may want to watch Orosman at Zafira at a very affordable discounted rates on tickets for the Feb. 11 and Feb. 12, 8pm shows:

Orchestra Center - 750
Orchestra Side - 600
Balcony Center - 450
Balcony Side - 300

you may avail these rates at the lobby of SM Mall of Asia Centerstage Theater.

Orosman at Zafira is a production of Dulaang UP produced by Bit by Bit Productions. based on Francisco Balagtas' comedia talking about love in the middle of war.

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OROSMAN AT ZAFIRA REVIEW

Francisco Balagtas is reborn in Dulaang UP's adaptation of Orosman at Zafira which starts today, February 4 to 26, 2011 at the SM Mall of Asia Centerstage Theater. on its 3rd run from the Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater, Bit by Bit Productions sought to bring it to a greater stage for more public to see! and with a baby producer like Bit by Bit, this show is a must-see!

it opens with Zelima played by Tao Aves, introducing the story and the three kingdoms, Marruecos of the north, Tedenst of the south and Duquela which is between them. a festive dance of the three kingdoms enlighten the stage but the greed of the Tedenst Sultan will end it all. adding to it is the attraction of Aldervesin (Red Concepcion) and Gulnara (Jean Judith Javier) which enraged Marruecos king, Mahamud.


a war ignited between Tedenst and Marruecos almost didn't stop the love that is kindled in the hearts of Orosman at Zafira. with love that is in their hearts, no war comes between them.

finally, a play that can make it to the list of great musical as in Broadway. we can all be proud of Dulaang UP's Orosman at Zafira with the highly-commendable production and musicality. truly, Filipinos are very talented with the variety of dance and music integrated in a lovely comedia by Balagtas. Carol Bello (musical director) developed and seamed modern sounds into Filipino ethnicity that the modern Filipino youth can easily relate to.

i also loved the stunts and dances as if they are flying in the air. you can feel the rage and anger in the dance sequences.

there are more improvements in the show. as the actors portray the different kingdoms, their costumes look that they are in royalty. they are now glittering in jewels and they deliver the character very well. although it omits few elements like the character of death and other

congratulations to Bit by Bit Productions. you have made justice in this play and will definitely recommend this to all who want to watch it.

watch Orosman at Zafira happening now in SM Mall of Asia in all weekends of February. ticket prices range from Php 400, Php 800 and Php 1,000 and you are guaranteed a good show.

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