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| TANGHALANG SANTA ANA's CAST OF "MARTIR SA GOLGOTA" |
It was a mixture of Old and New- and how did the director of Tanghalang Santa Ana's Senakulo, staged last Holy Week in different venues, and entitled "Martir Sa Golgota- was able to do that, is very remarkable and amazing to the eyes and the soul.
Director Lou Veloso, yes, he did a very good job by directing magnificently this play about Jesus Christ.
All throughout the many Biblical scenes of the play, there were traditional looks and ways, and at the same time, Modern looks and ways, too. But what's amazing is, they comprehended and mixed in such a pleasant way. Never a distraction and it also never went out of focus.
When you look at Lance Raymundo as a 'clean-cut' Jesus minus the long hair and wavy looks but only with those titillating little hairs, he still looked Jesus exactly, every inch of the way.
And in one scene when Jesus chose the twelve disciples- it was shown that they were not all fishermen. Others were macho dancers, rugby boys, criminals, poor boys. Which made you think, Jesus would still be present in our midst on the modern Millenial times.
While on the FINALE scene wherein all the characters appeared not in Biblical costumes but in present-day outfits of jeans, jerseys, coats, skirts and shirts- wow, it was a pure theatrical delight.
On the first review of Martir sa Golgota, we already mentioned how good were Ced Torrecarion (as Pontius Pilate) and Arkin Raymund da Silva (as Judas) were in the play. But some additional cast were also worthy of praise and rave review.
One of them was Ms. Theresa Mortel (as Martha). She was so good in a scene wherein Jesus Christ brought back to life a man named Lazarus, her raw emotions and strong faith as one of Jesus' followers was so captivating. Her endearing ways with Jesus Christ in a few scenes offered much hope and anticipations.
Another one was a young theater actor by the name of Sean Saraza (who portrayed as one Jesus' disciples). He could steal attention away from the other disciples, not merely with his handsome looks but proper nuances and style in acting.
The choreography of John Paul San Antonio was simple, enigmatic, cozy, relaxed and very free-spirited. This time, John Paul experimented with new dance steps and techniques which were not yet seen in any musical play before. A very promising choreographer at that, surely, John Paul would outshine the rest in the enar future. His Finale dance number together with the other cast members of the play was truly an artistic showcase of dance skills.
Yes, the Senakulo play MARTIR SA GOLGOTA transcends the true meaning of a theatrical delight. It went further than that. And it glorified more the Name of the Son of God. JESUS.
But there was a hidden message that could be seen and felt at the very end of the play. Not just Jesus participating, but also the native Mother Land- the Philippines.
In a perfect melody of a song that was heard in the end, it was revealed that there's still hope for Motherland
and with a faith stronger than the gates of Paradise-
Jesus will live
in the hearts and souls
of many
FILIPINOS-
FOREVERMORE.
(as written by robert manuguid silverio)
PHOTOS BY WILSON FERNANDEZ (OF LIWAYWAY MAGAZINE)
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