Opening Dulaang UP’s 35th season is the restaging of Francisco Baltazar’s Orosman at Zafira.
The contemporary adaptation directed and choreographed by Dexter M. Santos and original music by Carol Bello garnered nominations for both Best Musical Production and Best Stage Director at the 21st Aliw Awards. It also received acclamation from various renowned critics and artists.
Baltazar’s Orosman at Zafira is about the enmity due to thirst for power and the beliefs of the three tribes – the Marruecos, Tedenst and Duquela. In the midst of hate and war whence two individuals find love, this adaptation highlights its women characters in their unyielding strength. This production also celebrates the Philippine heritage through its ethno-linguistic music and the fusion of modern and cultural movements.
This adaptation includes in its roster of casts bright and promising actors in the persons of Delphine Buencamino, Tasy Garrucha, Jerson Lafuente, Joel Molina, Reuben Uy, Jean Judith Javier, Tao Aves, Roeder Camanag, Kevin Concepcion, Gabs Santos, Acey Aguilar, JM De Guzman, Jacinta Remulla, Natasha Cabrera, Jules Dela Paz, Ronnie Martinez and the Dulaang UP Ensemble.
Neil Tolentino as Mahamud
Natasha Cabrera as Zelima
JM de Guzman as Zelim
Kevin Concepcion as Aldervezin
Reuben Uy as Abdalap
Nazer Salcedo as Boulasem
Jean Judith Javier as Gulnara
Joel Molina as Orosman
Delphine Buencamino as Zafira
Comprising the artistic team are Production Designer Tuxqs Rutaquio; Lights Designer John Ilao Batalla; Dramaturgs Anril Tiatco, Katte Sabate and Patrick Valera; Accessories Designer Paolo Rodriguez; Photographer Jojit Lorenzo; Assistant Director Mara Marasigan and Associate Choreographer Via Antonio.
Orosman at Zafira
August 11-29
Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater, U.P. Diliman, Quezon City
Wednesdays to Fridays at 7pm and
Saturdays and Sundays 10am and 3pm
For tickets, contact:
Cherry at 09177500107
or
the Dulaang UP Office at 926-1349, 981-8500 local 2449 or 433-7840.
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