Maxie The Musical: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros Opens on Nov 9

Bit by Bit Company, in cooperation with the PETA Theater Center and the Cultural Center of the Philippines, proudly brings to the stage “Maxie The Musicale: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros” which is an indie film turned into a stage play! 

Based on Michiko Yamamoto's screenplay “Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros” (ufo Pictures, 2005), the show features book and lyrics by Nicolas B. Pichay, music by William Elvin Manzano, JJ Pimpinio, and Janine Santos, and direction and choreography by Dexter M. Santos. 

Al Gatmaitan, Jayvhot Galang and Jay Gonzaga

The screenplay was made into a film directed by Auraeus Solito and produced by ufo Pictures in 2005. It was the Philippines’ official entry to the 2007 Academy Awards and has won numerous other awards, including the following: 2005 Best Film from the Asian Festival of First Films, 2005 Best Picture from the Toronto Imagine Native Film Festival, 2005 Golden Zenith Award for Best Picture from the Montreal World Film Festival, 2006 Best Picture from the Gawad Urian, 2006 Teddy Award and Glass Bear Special Mention from the Berlin International Film Festival, and the 2007 Independent Spirit Award from the IFC Spirit Awards.

Greg De Leon, Jayvhot Galang and Nazer Salcedo

If you remember the wonderful musical Orosman at Zafira back in 2011 (click here for details), Bit by Bit Company brought it to life and they're also the ones handling "Maxie The Musicale: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros" in cooperation with the PETA Theater Center and the Cultural Center of the Philippines! The show will be staged at the PETA Theater Center in New Manila.

Jojo Riguerra and Jayvhot Galang

The play tells the story of Maxie who belongs to a family of crooks living in a downtown community where daily living is a struggle to survive, in ways legal or not. Despite the sad reality of his community, Maxie grew up as a cheerful, positive, and generous adolescent, always ready to cheer everyone up. With the help of his friends, he manages to overcome hurdles through banter, romantic movie marathons, and improvised beauty contests. In the absence of a mother, Maxie takes care of his family’s needs, and they never fail to shower him with their unconditional love, acceptance and protection. However, Maxie’s devotion and loyalty to his family, together with his unassuming innocence, will be challenged when he falls in love with Victor. Not only is Victor years older, but he is also the very person Maxie’s family would consider an enemy: an honest policeman ready to uphold the law.

To know more about the colorful life of Maxie, please do watch the show! It's one of my favorite gay films of all time and I'm really excited how it will look like on stage!

The Ensemble

The cast is led by Jayvhot Galang (as Maximo Oliveros), Roeder Camañag and Nazer Salcedo (alternating as Paco Oliveros), Jojo Riguerra (as Victor Perez), Al Gatmaitan and OJ Mariano (alternating as Boy Oliveros), and Jay Gonzaga (as Bogs Oliveros).

The other members of the cast are Aaron Ching (as Nar), Nomer Limatog, Jr. (as Leslie), Teetin Villanueva (as Monique), Eo De Guzman and Merdin Mojica (alternating as Peter), and Greg de Leon (as Chief Dominguez).

The ensemble is composed of Ruth Alferez, John Paul Basco, Jules Dela Paz, Irene Delarmente, Elliot Eustacio, Karyl Factora, Jim Andrew Ferrer, Francelle Fetalvero, Al Bernard Garcia, Jeffrey Hernandez, Ronah Rostata, and Christian Velarde.

The band is composed of William Elvin Manzano and Rigil Borromeo (Guitar), Van Quiaong (Keyboard), Jonah Ruiz (Drums), and Allen Mamaid (Bass).

“Maxie The Musicale: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros” shall run from November 9 to December 8, 2013 with shows on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 8pm and matinee shows on Saturdays and Sundays at 3pm. All performances are at the PETA Theater Center, No. 5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City.

Jay Gonzaga, Nazer Salcedo, Jayvhot Galang and Al Gatmaitan

The other members of the artistic team are John Neil Ilao Batalla (Lights Designer), Gino Gonzales (Production Designer), Ohm David (Technical Director), Emman Feliciano (Assistant Director), Stephen Viñas (Associate Choreographer), and Arkel Mendoza (Additional Music).

Bit by Bit Company is composed of Atty. Darwin Mariano (Executive Producer) and Carlo Miguel Francia (Associate Producer). Assisting them are the rest of the production team, namely: Nicole Andrew Guila (Production Manager), Loraine Macatangay (Stage Manager), Lexie Bartolome (Assistant Stage Manager), Cheska Cartativo (Props Head), Henzy Manalaysay (Props Assistant), Nica Marcelo (Costume Head), Darwin Desoacido (Costume Assistant), Simon Tiukinhoy (Sounds Boardman) and Miggy Panganiban (Lights Boardman).

Nomer Limatog, Jr., Eo De Guzman, Jayvhot Galang and Teetin Villanueva

The marketing and publicity team is composed of Marvin Ray Olaes (Marketing Head), Toots O. Tolentino (Publicist), David Fabros (Photographer), Pow Santillan (Logo Design) and Ron Misayah and Jan Evert Tagle (Graphic Designers).

The show is being presented in cooperation with The Skin Sanctuary, Hardin Creekside Resort, Dole Packaged Foods Philippines, Bed Manila, Make Up Store, Party Rack, Regine’s Boutique, Tunog at Liwanag sa Teatro, Camp Suki, Crystal Clear, Lyric Piano, Moonleaf Tea Shop, Headway Vera Salon, Pond’s, Party Solutions, and Wacoal.

Media sponsors are MYX, Solar News Channel, People’s Television, Crossover FM, Business World, Circuit Magazine, Outrage Magazine, ClickTheCity.com, HerWord.com, WhenInManila.com, Pinas Music Zone, A.S.K. by FlowGalindez, and BroadwayWorld Philippines.

Jayvhot Galang

For show information, please call (0917) 842-7346 or email maximooliverosmusical@yahoo.com. Follow Maxie on Twitter or Facebook. Tickets are available at all TicketWorld (891-9999) and SM Tickets (470-2222) outlets.