‘Jepoy and the Magic Circle’ Full Cast Announced
Repertory Philippines’ RTYA (Repertory Theater for Young Audiences) is set to stage its newest offering, Jepoy and the Magic Circle, this October at its new home—REP Theater at Citywalk, Eastwood City in Quezon City.
Directed by RTYA Creative Director Joy Virata, the interactive fantasy musical is based on the Palanca Award-winning short story The Magic Circle by Gilda Cordero Fernando. The English adaptation is written by Rody Vera, marking his first collaboration with REP. Ejay Yatco serves as composer, lyricist, and musical director.
Jepoy and the Magic Circle tells the story of Jepoy, a young boy who lives with his mother, Aling Barang, and their dog, Galis, at the edge of a vast forest. What begins as an ordinary laundry day quickly turns into an extraordinary adventure when Galis snatches a dress and runs into the woods. As Jepoy follows, he stumbles into a magical realm brimming with legendary Filipino characters and creatures who are fighting for the preservation of their home.
“Jepoy and the Magic Circle introduces children to Filipino magical creatures and animals through vibrant costumes, songs, dances, and puppetry,” says Virata. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for children to gain an appreciation of their Filipino culture and heritage and understand the importance of taking good care of the environment, and of course, experience quality children’s theater.”
Sharing the role of Jepoy are Noel Comia Jr., Elian Dominguez, and Yhuan Gatbunton. Joining them are Mikkie Bradshaw-Volante, Abi Sulit and Ring Antonio as Aling Barang, and Francis Gatmaytan and Cara Barredo as Galis.
Also featured are Hans Eckstein, Julienne Mendoza, and Joey Vargas as the Kapre; Joshua Cabiladas, Stephen Viñas, Luis Marcelo, and Franco Ramos as Paqui; Pinky Marquez, Sulit, and Antonio as Doña Geronima; Lance Soliman and Sean Nolasco as Pedro; Monica Tulio and Ayla Garcia as Silveria; Bradshaw-Volante and Paula Paguio as Maria Sinukuan; Barredo and Barbara Jance as Maria Makiling; and Jay Barrameda and Mica Fajardo as Maria Cacao.
Completing the cast are Chesko Rodriguez, Broey Divinagracia, Ado Villanueva, JV Fulgencio, Jae Valencia, Deo Dela Cruz, VJ Cortel, Kenny Isidoro, Jay Pangilinan, Chan Rabutazo, Dindo Divinagracia, Gabo Tiongson, Pablo Palacpac, Sebastian Katigbak, Ian Hermogenes, Bea Remollo, Jana Cabiladas, Katie Bradshaw, Alyanna Wijangco, Nyla Festejo, Jacqui Jacinto, Cheska Quimno, Meg Salud, Francesca Mata, Daniella Albano, and Ayam Eckstein.
The creative team also includes Cara Barredo (assistant direction), Stephen Viñas (choreography), Mio Infante (set design), Raven Ong (costume design), Hershee Tantiado (associate costume design), Francis Gatmaytan (associate choreography), Kayla Teodoro (puppet design), John Batalla (lighting design), and GA Fallarme (projection design).
REP President & CEO Mindy Perez-Rubio expresses how Jepoy and the Magic Circle marks an exciting new chapter for the theater company as the first production to be staged in Eastwood.
“The REP Theater at Citywalk, Eastwood City marks a significant milestone for REP. We can’t wait to welcome a new generation of theater enthusiasts and further contribute to the thriving theater scene in the Philippines,” says Perez-Rubio. “We’re proud to celebrate a new dawn for REP with a production that puts our Filipino culture and heritage front and center, as we look forward to enriching more lives through the power and magic of theater.”
Jepoy and the Magic Circle opens on October 5, 2024. For show-buying and ticket inquiries, contact REP at 0966-905-4013 or 0962-691-8540, or email them at promotions@repphil.org or sales@repphil.org. For updates and show schedules, visit www.repertoryphilippines.ph, or like and follow repertoryphilippines on Facebook and Instagram.
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