Maxie The Musical: Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros Opens on Nov 9
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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.
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Al Gatmaitan, Jayvhot Galang and Jay Gonzaga |
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| Greg De Leon, Jayvhot Galang and Nazer Salcedo |
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| 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!
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| The Ensemble |
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.
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| 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).
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| 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.
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| 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.
