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| THE CAST & STAFF OF "GEEGEE & WATERINA" IN ONE WEDNESDAY MERIENDA TIME... |
(video above, courtesy of mr. axl guinto and youtube.com).*
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| THEATER VETERAN NORMAN PENAFLORINDA AT ARTIST PLAYGROUND'S ROEDER CAMANAG AS GEEGEE AND WATERINA |
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| GEEGEE AND WATERINA WITH THEIR "MEN", PRESENTED AT THEIR PRESS CONFERENCE |
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| ONE DANCE REHEARSAL WITH THE BOYS AND THE "QUEEN" |
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| ROEDER WITH A REAL-LIFE "GOLDEN GAY" |
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| ROEDER TRANSFORMS |
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| THE QUEENLY GAY (ROEDER) AND THE CASUAL GAY (NORMAN) |
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| NORMAN AS A TALKATIVE GAY MEDIA PERSON IN "GEEGEE & WATERINA" |
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| ROEDER AS A QUEENLY OLD, GAY |
Ewan ko ba, pero galit na galit ako kapag nakakapanood ako ng mga pelikulang pinapakitang matatanda na nga 'yung mga karakter, eh, ginagawang kaawa-awa pa! Ayoko po nu'ng mga ganu'ng klase ng mga pelikula dahil sobrang ginagawang kawawa ang mga matatanda. Kasi naman, maski matatanda na sila at malapit na sa hukay, hindi dapat maging malungkot ang buhay nila. Dapat, gawing GOLDEN SUNSET pa rin. Yung masaya, puno ng sigla.
Eh, paano na kung bakla ka na nga, matanda ka pa? Nakakatakot, di ba? Well, kapag sinapit namin 'yung edad 70 at bakla pa rin kami, MAGSASAYA NA LANG KAMI TO THE MAX.
We will count our daily blessings, spend more time with our siblings, plant more trees and create more gardens.. Tapos, aawit kami at mag-ala-DIVA na tulad ng mga karakter ni Geegee at Waterina sa dulang GEEGEE AT WATERINA, isang bagong musikal na dula na ihahandog sa inyo ng ARTIST PLAYGROUND, sa pamumuno ng humble at mabait na Artistic Director ditong si Roeder Camanag.
Mukhang kay sarap panoorin ng dulang ito. Kakaiba ang plot. Hindi basta KABAKLAAN O KALASWAAN lang.
Kaya naman, tara na, mga SISTERS. Magsama-sama tayo sa panonood ng GEEGEE AT WATERINA!!!!
(SINULAT NI ROBERT MANUGUID SILVERIO)
NEW OPM MUSICAL “GEE-GEE AT WATERINA ANG MUSIKAL”
ALL SET TO OPEN AUGUST 18
ALL SET TO OPEN AUGUST 18
In line with the 4th season of Artist Playground,the stage is all set to open the company’s first Original Pinoy Musical “GEE-GEE AT WATERINA ANG MUSIKAL” on August 18, 2018 – 7 pm at Arts Above, Artist Playground II, 112 West Venue Bldg., West Avenue, Quezon City.
GEE-GEE AT WATERINA ANG MUSIKAL will feature an all-new original music composed by Jesse Lucas, based from the story, book and lyrics by J. Dennis C. Teodosio, andand choreography by Lezlie Dailisan.
It will be directed by Andrew de Real.
The roles of GEE-GEE AT WATERINA will be portrayed by Roeder Camanag as Waterina, a ‘comfort gay’ during Japanese Occupation in the Philippines andone of Gee-gee’s Golden Gays. Norman Penaflorida will essay the role of Gee-Gee, an entertainment actor, radio host and a councilor of Pasay City.
The ensemble of Gee-Gee at Waterina are as follows: Bench Ortiz, Joseph Dela Cruz, Nel Gumalog, Romeo Palma Jr., and Sean Nolasco.
GEE-GEE AT WATERINA ANG MUSIKAL will feature an all-new original music composed by Jesse Lucas, based from the story, book and lyrics by J. Dennis C. Teodosio, andand choreography by Lezlie Dailisan.
It will be directed by Andrew de Real.
The roles of GEE-GEE AT WATERINA will be portrayed by Roeder Camanag as Waterina, a ‘comfort gay’ during Japanese Occupation in the Philippines andone of Gee-gee’s Golden Gays. Norman Penaflorida will essay the role of Gee-Gee, an entertainment actor, radio host and a councilor of Pasay City.
The ensemble of Gee-Gee at Waterina are as follows: Bench Ortiz, Joseph Dela Cruz, Nel Gumalog, Romeo Palma Jr., and Sean Nolasco.
SYNOPSIS
Waterina eagerly waits for his gay politician friend, Gee-Gee. He soon arrives, bearing with him a check – the payment for the film rights to the life story of Waterina, the soon-to-be-famous “comfort gay”.
As the two mull over the prospects of their newly acquired wealth, they launch into a comfortable tirade of each other’s flaws and frailties. In the midst of the teasing and mockery, they are faced with a question: how does one measure his worth?
Waterina distresses, “Would the people cry or laugh when they watch my movie? Would they feel pity or admiration? Would they think the movie is worth their money? Who would I be to them? An aging homosexual? Just that?”
In the final assessment of his life’s worth, Waterina swears that he is what he is: no more, no less. He again contemplates on the check, only to be distracted by the sight of a beautiful young man with a radiant smile.
Waterina eagerly waits for his gay politician friend, Gee-Gee. He soon arrives, bearing with him a check – the payment for the film rights to the life story of Waterina, the soon-to-be-famous “comfort gay”.
As the two mull over the prospects of their newly acquired wealth, they launch into a comfortable tirade of each other’s flaws and frailties. In the midst of the teasing and mockery, they are faced with a question: how does one measure his worth?
Waterina distresses, “Would the people cry or laugh when they watch my movie? Would they feel pity or admiration? Would they think the movie is worth their money? Who would I be to them? An aging homosexual? Just that?”
In the final assessment of his life’s worth, Waterina swears that he is what he is: no more, no less. He again contemplates on the check, only to be distracted by the sight of a beautiful young man with a radiant smile.
PEOPLE BEHIND "GEEGEE AND WATERINA":
Jesse Lucas is a top-notch composer who writes music for film, television, theater and dance. His works have won awards from different award-giving bodies like URIAN, FAMAS, Star Awards, Young Critics Circle, Metro Manila Filmfest and Aliw Awards. He won the Best Music at the 2005 Screamfest International Film Festival in Los Angeles for the film Sigaw (Scream), 2005. In 2010, he was elevated to the FAMAS Hall of Fame for Best Music Scorer. In 2015, over a decade of prolific output in musical multimedia, Jesse's most outstanding works were showcased at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Triple Threats Concert series, FULL RANGE - The Music of Jesse Lucas - which featured his colleagues in the professional art world of dance, theater and music.
Andrew De Real is a writer, comedy director and entrepreneur. He is also known as “King of Comedy Bars”. He is currently the director of GMA 7’s toprating Sunday noontime show “Sunday Pinasaya”.
Roeder Camanag is a two-time ALIW Best Stage Actor and recognized by the prestigious film critics group with multiple URIAN nominations. A former member of Tanghalang Pilipino’s Actors Company, he has performed in over 100 plays and musicals. He is currently a board member of the Gantimpala Theater Foundation and the artistic director of Artist Playground and the Valenzuela City Center for the Performing Arts. He has facilitated acting workshops for Tanghalang Pilipino (2003-2010) and Gantimpala Theater Foundation (2004-2012).
Norman Penaflorida is a theater actor, event host, production designer, entrepreneur, event and image stylist of THE CLOSET.
Kimberly Claire
The Artistic Team of GEE-GEE AT WATERINA ANG MUSIKAL is led by Andrew De Real (Director), Roeder Camañag (Artistic Director), Jesse Lucas (Composer/Musical Director), J. Dennis Teodosio (Playwright), Leslie Dailisan (Choreographer), Luis Galang (Lighting Designer) and Reynoso Mercado (Production Designer).
The Production Team of GEE-GEE AT WATERINA ANG MUSIKAL is led by Kimberly Claire Somoza (Production Manager), Joselito “Toots” Tolentino (Publicist), Rowena Jarito (Stage Manager), Jayson Batoto (Deputy Stage Manager), Melanie Lao (Lay-out Designer), Jayson Santos and Kimberly Claire Somoza (Photographer),Christian Silang & Beaulah Mae Saycon (Assistant Stage Managers), Wenzel Kyne Fernandez (Assistant Lighting Designer) and Glenn Caspe (Spinner).
The performance schedules of GEEGEE AT WATERINA are as follows:
August 18 – 7pm
August 19 – 7pm
August 25 - 7pm
August 26 - 7pm
Norman Penaflorida is a theater actor, event host, production designer, entrepreneur, event and image stylist of THE CLOSET.
Kimberly Claire
The Artistic Team of GEE-GEE AT WATERINA ANG MUSIKAL is led by Andrew De Real (Director), Roeder Camañag (Artistic Director), Jesse Lucas (Composer/Musical Director), J. Dennis Teodosio (Playwright), Leslie Dailisan (Choreographer), Luis Galang (Lighting Designer) and Reynoso Mercado (Production Designer).
The Production Team of GEE-GEE AT WATERINA ANG MUSIKAL is led by Kimberly Claire Somoza (Production Manager), Joselito “Toots” Tolentino (Publicist), Rowena Jarito (Stage Manager), Jayson Batoto (Deputy Stage Manager), Melanie Lao (Lay-out Designer), Jayson Santos and Kimberly Claire Somoza (Photographer),Christian Silang & Beaulah Mae Saycon (Assistant Stage Managers), Wenzel Kyne Fernandez (Assistant Lighting Designer) and Glenn Caspe (Spinner).
The performance schedules of GEEGEE AT WATERINA are as follows:
August 18 – 7pm
August 19 – 7pm
August 25 - 7pm
August 26 - 7pm
For further inquiries, please call or send SMS to Ms. Kimberly Somoza at 0975-9193179.
Check out GEE-GEE AT WATERINA at the following social media:
Facebook: @artplayg
Twitter: @artplayg
Instagram: @artplayg
You Tube: Artist Playground
Check out GEE-GEE AT WATERINA at the following social media:
Facebook: @artplayg
Twitter: @artplayg
Instagram: @artplayg
You Tube: Artist Playground
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