announcing the winner of JEKYLL & HYDE giveaway

the promo for the Jekyll & Hyde giveaway has ended and now it's time to announce the winner. thank you to those who gained interest and joined this contest.

out of 49 entries, of course excluding my name in the list, i made a final tally of the names here:

Joshene Bersales - 21 entries
Cecile Cinco Writery - 19 entries

this is no April Fools' Joke. congratulations to Joshene Bersales for winning my Jekyll & Hyde giveaway! don't forget to watch Jekyll & Hyde by Repertory Philippines which is extended upto April 22 2012. featuring Jett Pangan and Michael Stuart Williams alternating the title role. Cris Villongco, Kalila Aguilos and Junix Inocian complete the main cast as well. this is directed by Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo.

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JEKYLL & HYDE extends playdates

if you haven't seen Repertory Philippines' Jekyll & Hyde yet, we have great news that the show is extended for another weekend! and you can choose between Jett Pangan or Michael Williams whom you want to see on stage. see schedule below.

March 30	8:00 PM	Michael Williams
March 31	3:30 PM	Michael Williams
	8:00 PM	Jett Pangan
April 1	3:30 PM	Jett Pangan
April 13	8:00 PM	Michael Williams
April 14	3:30 PM	Jett Pangan
	8:00 PM	Michael Williams
April 15	3:30 PM	Jett Pangan

EXTENDED RUN!

April 20	8:00 PM	Jett Pangan
April 21	3:30 PM	Jett Pangan
	8:00 PM	Michael Williams
April 22	3:30 PM	Jett Pangan
	8:00 PM	Michael Williams

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RepPhils' JEKYLL & HYDE review

i was transported in old London times in Repertory Philippines' Jekyll & Hyde. whereas Jett Pangan plays our lead. he is joined by Junix Inocian as Utterson, Cris Villongco as Emma Carew and Kalila Aguilos as Lucy Harris.

i can that i almost got teary-eyed from what i saw. everything just fell into its place knowing that it was a new treatment. Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo made great direction. she's got a different view on things and it worked well. the stage, is an operating theater and fully functional. it was a park, Jekyll's lab and even the Red Rat without adding so much props.

as i've said before that i really loved the songs. adding with their ala-Sherlock Holmes costumes, got even more romantic. Take Me as I Am, In His Eyes are some songs that you'll probably listen over and over again. but the song, Facade, would struck everyone. the strong interpretation from all of the cast with matching good lighting suggests that every people is hiding evil inside over the good "image" that they project.

and i would applaud for anyone who will play Jekyll/Hyde. congrats to Jett Pangan and Michael Williams for taking the challenge to sing Confrontation -- which is the most difficult song i heard. taking two sides and modulating the voice line after line is not an easy thing to do. Kalila Aguilos sizzled on stage and Cris Villongco uttered the bitchy lines -- haha!

it was a sad ending but all in all, it was a very good show. and i hope everyone will be able to catch it.

catch Repertory Philippines' Jekyll & Hyde starting March 16 to April 15 2012 at Onstage, Greenbelt 1, Makati City. you can check www.repertory.ph or visit their Facebook page @RepPhils.

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Repertory Philippines presents JEKYLL & HYDE

i was reading the sypnosis of Repertory Philippines' upcoming musical Jekyll & Hyde and i got to admit i need to see this on stage! and i'm so excited to see it first before it opens on March 16!

i was moving away from the words that i read. scenes are very graphic and violent depicting the 2 personalities that our lead character gives. from the very nice and good Dr. Jekyll, who helps the people, transforms to the evil Mr. Hyde who kills the people is something to anticipate. the love that he expresses to his fiance Emma to the lust as what Hyde reveals to Lucy. a lot of things may happen that will not just tell a story but hit our inner selves. to determine and make judgments of ourselves.

in this production, Michael Stuart Williams (Peter Pan) and Jett Pangan (Atlantis' Next to Normal) alternates as Dr. Jekyll / Mr. Hyde. Emma is played by Cris Villongco (Leading Ladies) and another newcomer to the Repertory Philippines, Kalila Aguilos plays Lucy.

Cris Villongco, Jett Pangan, Michael Williams, Kalila Aguilos

a repertoire of amazing songs in the exchange of feelings of our characters will capture us all listening and looking at ourselves. i really liked the rendition of "Take Me as I Am" performed by Cris Villongco (Emma) and Michael Williams (Jekyll).
and for those who are not theater-goers, "This is the Moment" was part of this production and will be performed by The Dawn member, Jett Pangan, who plays Jekyll / Hyde and a new member of Repertory Philippines as well. he'd really be very thankful for RP for giving him such a beautiful project.
Jekyll & Hyde is one of the big productions of Repertory Philippines this 2012. alongside Next Fall, Leading Ladies, Camp Rock, and Wizard of Oz that would cater to all range of audiences. Jekyll & Hyde opens on March 16, 2012 at Onstage, Greenbelt 1, the official residence of Repetory Philippines. directed by Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo. featuring veteran Rep actor Junix Inocian as Gabriel John Utterson.

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SIMON'S WAY is everybody's way

In this season of Lent, it's time that we reflect on ourselves on what we do, think and say. And face all trials that we encounter as a learning process and everything has a purpose. That's what a new cultural play tries to tell us which is entitled Simon's Way.

Simon's Way tells the story of a Franciscan monk, Simon Vela, whom the Lady has spoken to search for the missing image. In his journey, he meets hardships, joy and Eliza, whom he falls in love with on the fourth year of searching. His trial is when he is made to choose between his emotions or to continue his journey. And as he accepts his task, his journey becomes easier and burdens got lighter. He even produce miracles which are documented and recognized by the Vatican. With his belief and obedience to his purpose, he is well favored.

Simon's Way is an original Filipino cine-musical by Ferdinand Dimadura which he had written for 12 years. The title role is played by renowned theater-actor Cocoy Laurel joined by Jenine Desiderio and Cris Villonco who both plays as Eliza. They will tell the story of Simon Vela and help us understand the adoration of people to Ina, Our Lady of Peñafrancia, which is the inspiration of all of this.

A round of other shows will benefit the small chapels and parishes in Caceres in Bicol:

March 24 - 7PM, Unibersidad de Santa Isabel Auditorium, Naga City

March 25 - 130PM and 7PM, Unibersidad de Santa Isabel Auditorium, Naga City

March 26 - 130PM and 6PM, Unibersidad de Santa Isabel Auditorium, Naga City

March 28 - 7PM, University of North Eastern Philippines Auditorium, Iriga City

April 17 - 4PM, SM The Block

May 14 - 7PM, Legaspi Astrodome

Ticket sales will be for the parishes of Caceres to fund for their education and everyday living. Sadly that these small churches only earn Php20 in a week collection--not really enough to sustain those who obeyed to be servants of God.

To know more about Simon's Way, visit www.simonswaythecinemusical.com.

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