the re-staging of "bonifacio: isang sarsuwela", vince tanada's most favorite play of all...

It was an era when Filipinos were brave enough to fight for the cause of the true spirit of Nationalism...
A time and a place wherein ordinary Filipinos united for a common cause, and heroism evolved in the hearts of everyone.
And one man, in person of hero Andres Bonifacio led them. 
And the Philippine flag's true symbolism stood tall amidst them all.

In the musical play Bonifacio: Isang Sarsuwela, which was first staged by the Philippine Stagers Foundation three years ago, and now, will soon have its comeback on Bonifacio Day at the AFP theater, the spirit of being a true Filipino will come again. You will transcend time and space and regress in an era of camaraderie, heroism and braveness.

"It's my favorite play, I guess the best one that I have ever written and directed", Vince told a blogger-friend of his. "That's why this re-staging of Bonifacio: Isang Sarsuwela means so much to me. It's very special to my heart."

The blogger-friend of Vince did agree to what he said. Because he himself had watched the play more than 20 times when it was first staged in a series of performances three years ago. And he never got tired watching that hell of a MASTERPIECE.

Andres Bonifacio could have been our National Hero if not for the intrigues and the Politics. Yet, the emergence of the Super Powers in our native land over ruled the true quest of a true hero.

But then again, through Vince Tanada's musical play Bonifacio: Isang Sarsuwela, that kind of thirst will be relieved and quenched anew.

BONIFACIO: ISANG SARSUWELA, the re-staging. The comeback....

Watch it on Bonifacio Day at the AFP Theater. See you all in the theater!!!


(written by robert manuguid silverio)

THE MOST VIOLENT DEATH SCENE OF BONIFACIO, AS PERFORMED BY VINCE TANADA ON STAGE WITH STAGER DE'ROTSEN ETOLLE WAS ONE OF THE MOST UNFORGETTABLE SCENES IN "BONIFACIO: ISANG SARSUWELA"