Ada, Lundag sa Hiwaga, a dance performance that features Philippine mythical creatures, will be staged beginning Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 up to Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023 at the 5F Theater of the De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (DLS–CSB) Design + Arts Campus.
Character Bakunawa played by Theater Arts student Erica Prado
A tale of self-discovery and of the effects of teenage bullying, the story centers on the life of high school student Ada, who suddenly faces day-to-day intimidation by her once close friend Maggie after an incident during a wholesome game.
With her lost confidence and morale, she finds hope after she discovers and enters the magical world called Hiwaga.
Character Diwata played by Theater Arts student Faith Baclig
Ada then explores an adventure filled with challenges and heartbreaks in a new domain inhabited by mythological beings, such as bakunawa (serpent-like dragons), diwata (fairies), duwende (dwarfs), and kapre (tree demons). They all help her open up to show her true identity.
The 90-minute production was written by Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awardee and staging company Langgam Performance Troupe Artistic Associate Jay “BJ” Crisostomo IV. It is directed by Benilde Dance Program educators and industry experts Madonna Tinoy and Mycs Villoso. The full-length play is produced by Benilde Dance chairperson and training school Australian Conservatoire of Ballet (ACB) accredited examiner Nina Anonas.
Character Duwende played by Dance student Ashley Tenasas
Choreography is by Tinoy, Villoso, and Anonas, co-chreographed by Benilde Dance alumna and first resident group of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Ballet Philippines soloist Monica Gana.
Character Kapre played by Theater Arts student Francyne Pagulayan
It will showcase the talent and skills of student-artists from the Dance Program, in collaboration with Creative Industries Management, Culture-Based Arts, Music Production, Production Design, and Theater Arts Programs of the Benilde School of Arts, Culture, and Performance (SACP).
Performances of Ada, Lundag sa Hiwaga will be at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Benilde Design + Arts Campus is at 950 Pablo Ocampo Street, Malate, Manila.
Tickets are available at P600.
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