Gantimpla Theater restages 'Kanser'
MANILA, Philippines - Gantimpala Theater restages “Kanser” on Sept. 3, 4, 10 and 11 at 9 a.m. and 12 noon at the AFP Theater, Camp Aguinaldo, QC; and on Sept. 17 and 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at SM Southmall, Las Piñas City.
“This is a play that people should watch over and over again,” says Tony S. Espejo, artistic director.
Written by our National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal, the novel is a stark reminder that the societal cancer brought about by corruption and greed remains to this day.
“However, with President Noynoy Aquino leading our country, we hope things will be better,” Espejo adds.
In “Kanser (Noli Me Tangere),” Crisostomo Ibarra becomes the embodiment of hope and change. After his European studies, he rekindles his old flame with childhood sweetheart Maria Clara and unknowingly rekindling an old rift with Padre Damaso. As the play progresses, Ibarra realizes the “cancer” has been killing not only his town, but his motherland as well.
The play stars Randy Villarama (Crisostomo Ibarra), Meliza Reyes (Maria Clara), Mayen Estañero (Sisa), Bert William Angeles (Elias), Ed Murillo and Joey David (Capitan Tiago), Paolo O’Hara (Tenyente Guevarra), Dante Balois (Filosofo Tacio), Manolet Concepcion (Padre Damaso), Floyd Tena (Padre Salvi), April Anne Dolot (Doña Victoria), Neisty Lopera (Don Tiburcio), Meldea Flor Formacil (Doña Consolacion), and Abby Vicente (Mang-aawit).
“Kanser” is directed by Adriana Agcaoili with Jose Jeffrey Camañag as associate director; Jospeh Matheu, lights designer; Norma Peñaflorida, set designer; Darby Dizon, choreographer; Charyl Chan de Guzman, production manager; and Wilmark Oliver Tabio, stage manager.
For inquiries, call 899-5745, 896-3503 or visit www.gantimpalatheater.multiply or www.facebook.com/gantimpala.
