Three plays by Tony Perez at the CCP
MANILA, Philippines - After the success of Noli Me Tangere The Musical, Tanghalang Pilipino presents “Tatlong Tabing: Three Plays by Tony Perez,” which is slated from Sept. 30 to Oct. 23 at Tanghalang Huseng Batute of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
Tony Perez is a prolific playwright with several volumes of published works. His plays deal with adult themes such as intense, love, betrayal, separation, compassion, poverty, hunger, marriage, birth and death. This trilogy — Sierra Madre, Bombita, and Nobyembre, Noong Akala Ko’s Mahal Kita — traces his artistic development as a playwright. Directed by Tess Jamias, Sierra Lakes is a tension-filled play that explores issues among four people caught in a complicated web of love and desire.
Bombita is a black comedy, which questions the blind obedience and subservience behavior of young rookies in the military. It reveals the emotional and intellectual shortcomings of the men in uniform. It is directed by Dennis Marasigan.
Nobyembre, Noong Akala Ko’y Mahal Kita is the third play in the multi-awarded playwright’s thought-provoking trilogy about love, friendship and companionship, and their consequences in our lives. Tuxqs Rutaquio directs. Ticket prices are P800 (regular), P640 (senior citizens), and P400 (students).
