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October 3, 2010

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum review

Theater Down South stages A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. this musical comedy was originally written by Stephen Sondheim and it was in time for TDS to take the stage in Stephen Sondheim's birthday.

Prologus (Chino Veguillas) opens the play introducing the three houses: Erronius, Senex and Lycus. he also discusses that Rome has been a setting for tragedy and epic but tonight, it's comedy (Comedy Tonight). the cast comes out and joins Prologus to welcome everyone to this comedy.


Act One. Senex (Gary Unsay) and his wife Domina (Celine Fabie) were off to a far land to visit the in-laws leaving their son Hero under the care of their slave Hysterium (Benjor Catindig). and as Hero became alone, he confides that he is in love with a courtesan named Philia (Carla Gonzales) in the house of Marcus Lycus. his slave, Pseudolus (Chino Veguillas) hears this and teases Hero that he can get the courtesan for him. Hero agrees and willing to give Pseudolus his freedom.

they approached Marcus Lycus (Zig Hagamann) and he offered a variety of courtesans. all of which a man would want but not Hero himself. his eyes are glued to one courtesan, Philia. unfortunately, she is bought by Miles Glorious (Mikey Llorin), a powerful captain. but Hero is determined to get Philia's hands.

more funny moments as everything gets twisted when Hero's parents arrived and Miles Glorious arrives to claim his bride.

what to enjoy about the FORVM by Theater Down South? it contains a lot of humorous lines and acts. Stephen Sondheim has created another level of sitcom. i think it has the combination of The Three Stooges and Romeo and Bernadette, the songs are retentive to the brain. the costumes are more colorful than the Broadway original. the set is also nice and playing would be fun.

who is the funniest of them all? the soldiers! the footwork is contagious. you might greet someone in salute with this:

i also loved the songs. though it might have a mild adult content, children can watch it. parental guidance is just advised. congratulations to Michael Williams and to all the members of Theater Down South for this wonderful show. i really enjoyed it.



Show Details:
October 2, 3, 8, 9, 24, 30, 2010
Venue: INSULAR LIFE THEATER, Corporate Center Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa)

Tickets are available at Ticketworld at these prizes:
PhP 1,030.00
PhP 927.00
PhP 772.50
PhP 566.50

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September 22, 2010

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Theater Down South brings an award-winning musical made by Stephen Sondheim entitled A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. this is inspired by the collection of Roman playwright Plautus entitled Forum, it has garnered around 8 Tony Awards, an Academy Award, a Pulitzer Prize and several Grammy Awards.

this musical started in 1962 and still enjoying the stage with 2 revivals to date. and Theater Down South made sure that it plays on the 80th birthday of Stephen Sondheim to praise his beautiful work.

the show is directed by veteran stage actor Michael Williams (who is also the company’s Artistic Director) and will be running at the Insular Life Theater, Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang on October 2, 3, 8, 9, 24 and 30. Tickets will be available beginning August 1 at all Ticketworld outlets and from www.ticketworld.com.ph.

here's an excerpt from the Broadway version entitled, Everybody Ought to have a Maid:


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August 22, 2010

THE PRINCESS AND THE RED CARP review

Yeh Hsien is a lovely orphan girl under the ill-treatment by her evil stepmother and stepsisters. she works for them, doing chores for them and they abuse Yeh Hsien by punishing her.

one day as she was going to fetch water by the river, she found a red carp who talks. a magical carp that she doesn't know even grants wishes. this red carp became her new friend. as they became closer, her frequent visits alarmed her stepmother. thus, one time she followed Yeh Hsien and they found out where Yeh Hsien puts her time in. her stepsisters caught the fish and their mother thinks to put it to dinner. smart enough, Yeh Hsien bought another fish and returned the carp to the river so it could be free again.

meanwhile at the palace, the emperor is worried before his 21st birthday. he has to find his bride if not, the throne will be transferred to his 4-year old cousin who is not capable of ruling the empire.

on the night of the Spring Festival, in which Yeh Hsien should not come for she was forbidden by her stepmother, the carp runs to rescue her with a dazzling dress and golden shoes. all of which expires by midnight and she will return to her original look, the dirty Yeh Hsien. so when she went at the festival, she took everybody's attention including the emperor. and as the magic will expire, she left her shoe at the palace.

when the emperor looked for the mystery girl, he ended up to Yeh Hsien's home but she was hidden from the sight by her stepmother. and the other stepsister was forced to wear the golden shoe in spite of the pain since it is too tight for her. also, the emperor was forced to marry her and Yeh Hsien cried in emotional pain.


but her stepsister couldn't take her pain anymore, she took off the shoe and threw it to the river but wouldn't let go of the emperor. the red carp appeared and told the truth as Yeh Hsien appeared before the ceremony. she fits the shoe and she was recognized by the emperor. they lived happily ever after.

here is the preview of The Princess and the Red Carp:


Theater Down South stages the wonderful and funny story of The Princess and the Red Carp. starring Kahna Cortez as Yeh Hsien and the young cast reliving the enchanting story of Cinderella in the Chinese setting. songs by Michael Williams (director) and Joonee Garcia who also played the second stepsister. kids will love this production because of the wonderful colors and songs. aside from that, audience will get to participate in a part where they serve as villagers when the emperor looks for the owner of the shoe which is so much fun. songs are original and easy to recall and you might be singing them even after the show. a great job for the members of Theater Down South.

Show Schedule and Venue:
August 22, 29 - September 5, 12, 19 at 3:00 PM
Insular Life Theater, Filinvest Corporate City,
Alabang, Muntinlupa City

For more information, contact them by:
Mobile Phone: +63 916 6436976
Duo Landline: 02 5056380
e-mail: info@theaterdownsouth.com

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