Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Being 13

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As one grows up and look back, we see how colorful it was when we were younger. "13 The Musical" by Ateneo Blue Repertory will surely bring one in time when one is not yet old but not too young. It's the age of experimentation, adventure and a lot of firsts that will bring out one's nostalgic side!




"13: The Musical" follows the story of Evan Goldman, a New Yorker on the brink of turning 13 years old. When his parents get divorced, he is forced to move to the middle-of-nowhere place called Appleton, Indiana, where he must make new friends and build a new reputation from scratch. Trouble starts when Evan tries to fix everyone’s problems – the star quarterback needs help courting the prettiest cheerleader, his friend Archie is demanding a date with his crush, and, on top of it all, someone is spreading the nastiest rumors about him. Evan’s loyal friend, the school geek Patrice, helps him get by, but because of the merciless hierarchy of their school, Evan must recognize who his true friends are and discover what it really means to be a man.


I love how the casts photos remind me of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" because of the bright colors and playful execution.
RJ Santillan as Evan Goldman
Bernice Reyes as Patrice
David Mercado as Archie
Even though these actors are still studying, do not underestimate them! I've seen plays of Ateneo Blue Repertory before and if you do not know they're students, you'll think they're professional stage actors!
Another thing that I like best is that they're trained by one of the best directors in the country today, Christopher de Venecia. After directing Ateneo Blue Repertory's "Little Shop of Horrors," he returns once again as director of "13: The Musical." By the way, he was nominated as Best Director for "Little Shop of Horrors" on Broadway World Philippines Awards 2011!




Reb Atadero, who was Peter in Ateneo Blue Repertory’s "Bare" last year is in charge of the musical direction.


Mica Fajardo, a current member of Ateneo Blue Repertory and last seen as part of the ensemble in Bare 2012, gives "13: The Musical" lively and bold choreography.


Raya Esteban as Kendra, Roxci de Leon as Lucy


The artistic team is also comprised of Meg Yatco as Assistant Director, Dana Marquez as Assistant Musical Director, CJ Francisco as Set Designer, and Miyo Sta. Maria as Lights Designer.
Darrell Uy as Brett


Patricia Javier takes charge of the production team as Production Manager, assisted by Head Stage Manager Arvin Tan, Stage Managers Micah Barker & Dei Ratilla, Head Technical Director Ivy Wong, TD for Costumes Maronne Cruz, and TD for Set/Props Slo Lopez, Co-TD’s for Lights Issa Cabason & Tricia Allado, TD for Sounds Eugene Javillonar, Logistics Representative Claude Flores, Marketing Heads Francis Jardin & Aldrich Alcantara, Documentations Head Luis Marcelo, and Chief Finance Officer Tenten Obillo.


Promotions Head Trice Sucalit leads the Promotions Team composed of Wrench Canicosa, RJ Santillan, Meg Yatco, Carlos Quiapo, and Pauline Merilleno.


The Front-of-House Team is comprised of Asami Kobayshi, Nico Santiago, Joyce Ang, Rio Tanchuling, Tin Amante, Alexa Sienes, Tricia Allado, Michelle de Guzman, Ian Sta. Maria, Marek Sison, Joanna Kennedy and Front-of-House Head Aina Pacificador.


Ateneo Blue Repertory’s "13: The Musical" runs until August 11 at the Fine Arts Theater, 3/F Gonzaga Hall, Ateneo de Manila University. Please contact Aina Pacificador at 09175002462 for ticket inquiries.


 Roxci de Leon (Lucy), RJ Santillan (Evan), Bernice Reyes (Patrice), David Mercado (Archie), Darrell Uy (Brett) Raya Esteban (Kendra)


For updates, please visit http://www.facebook.com/13musicalblueREP and www.facebook.com/blueREPERTORY. You may also follow them on Twitter @_blueREPERTORY.

BDJ Rendezvous: In Charge & In Control

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It's amazing how Belle De Jour (BDJ) Power Planner is not just a planner but it's all around the whole year! 


After a lady buys a planner, the BDJ team makes an effort to create BDJ Rendezvous and BDJ Passion Series for those who have the planner to meet up and enjoy how it is like to be a BDJ girl.


This month of July, BDJ is focusing on the corporate women. "BDJ Rendezvous: In Charge & In Control" will be held on July 28, 2012 from 1-6pm at The Concourse of SM Makati. This event is for both ladies who are looking for work and who are looking for a promotion! 


The topics to be tackled are the following:


Talk #1: Corporate Essentials with Kat Dy
Style your Workwear Wardrobe with 10 key pieces

Talk 2: Game Face On! with Bianca Valerio

Your guide to looking polished and professional in just 15 minutes 


Talk 3: Shine with PJ Lanot
11 Factors that make people really, really successful


Aside from the seminar, as the usual BDJ Rendezvous goes, there will be lots of giveaways, games & prizes for everyone! It's surely going to be an afternoon of treats!




How does one get invited? 


You may get invited from the following sites:
If you have a BDJ Planner - http://www.facebook.com/BelledeJourPlanner


Hope to see you there! =D

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Bridal Idea: White Gown

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Choosing the right gown for my wedding is quite tedious. I have an idea of what cut and style I like but still, it's confusing once I make my research about finding the couturier who will make the perfect wedding gown for me. Since I'm quite on the meaty side, my first challenge is to find a designer who can make me look slim on my wedding day wearing the cut and style that I've always wanted. I have already started some dieting and gave myself time to exercise to make sure that I go back to my old body a few pounds ago but still I need to choose the right designer just in case my body won't cooperate with me.

My other challenge is to pick whether I want an off-the-rack dress or made-to-order dress. Up to this moment I'm still confused on what to choose.

There are so many good sides on getting an off-the-rack dress. First, what you see is what you get. There's only some alterations to be made like the length or adjustments on the curvy parts of the body. The second advantage I see is that I've heard a lot of designers give the gown a day before the wedding or worse, on the wedding day itself which is too risky! The not-so-good side of it is that chances are, someone who is getting married on the same day might be wearing the same dress! One has to hope that the wedding before or after you is not wearing the same dress. Also hope that the bride in the reception on the other side of the venue is not wearing the same dress. Anyway, I still managed to go in and check Rosa Clara which offers off-the-rack wedding dresses.


Just looking outside Rosa Clara's store in front of Greenbelt, any engaged lady will surely be tempted to go in. I did and I went in to check out what is in this store.


Photo from http://www.facebook.com/rosaclaraphilippines
There's just so many designs, colors and sizes to choose from. I did try into some dresses just to see how it feels to be in a wedding dress. Also, to see if the cut I've always wanted will look good on me. As soon as I've worn the cut of dress I've always wanted, part of me wants to take it home already but I was also thinking that the dress is quite plain since there's no beads or lace. It's just the cut and the layering of the cloth that styles it. I was told by the lady in Rosa Clara that beads and laces can be added to the dress to make it custom designed hence, my confusion if I'll be getting an off-the-rack dress or not.

Photo from http://www.facebook.com/rosaclaraphilippines
I've also heard a lot about Mi Sueno Bridal Boutique. I haven't been to the store but the designs of their dresses also look promising. I will also go to this place to check it out and widen my options before I decide for the one. Their dresses are Pronovias which are from Spain too where a lot of women are quite on the meaty side like me so I hope I'll be able to fit in one of their dresses.
Photo from  http://www.misuenobridal.com
For made-to-order dress, I have four couturiers in mind. I've narrowed down my choices to these four because I've seen some of their designs that fits my style, I've heard so much about them and I've followed their careers for quite some time. Below are my four choices if I'm having my wedding dress made-to-order in no particular order:


Photo from  http://cecilioabad.multiply.com/ 

Cecilio Abad
He is a designer from Ormoc City, Leyte who never had a debut fashion show. Nonetheless, his works prove that he is indeed competitive in the fashion world. I like how he plays around with a cloth's texture and how most of the gowns he made has bead work only at the torso area so that the bottom is flowy yet majestic.


Photo from http://happyandrada.com

Happy Andrada
She started out young in the fashion industry so most of her ideas are quite fresh and different. She loves fairy tales, princesses, anime and cute things that serves as her inspiration for her works which made me attracted to her works as well. Most of her works are simple but attention grabbing in their own artistic way.


Photos from http://veluzreyes.blogspot.com/

Veluz Reyes
She is a mother of 4, a wife and once a bride. Her years of life experience has equipped her with understanding how a bride feels. This serves as her inspiration which she executes creatively into her gown.


Photo from
http://reality-box.com/2012/05/18/harrydei/

Jerome Salaya Ang
He has been a part of Philippine Fashion Week for countless times. His every show is an unpredictable surprise however, there's a constant "wow" factor in his every creation.

I need only one dress and so I have to choose one from all these options which is very difficult. As of the moment, I haven't approached any couturier for an appointment to see which one can offer the best design for me and of course, a good package that fits the budget then decide which I really want. Right now, I just keep looking at all these dresses and imagine my dream wedding with the one I love most. ^_^
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