‘Sandosenang Sapatos’ Announces New and Returning Cast Members for 2024 Rerun

‘Sandosenang Sapatos’ Announces New and Returning Cast Members for 2024 Rerun

Sandosenang Sapatos, which was part of Tanghalang Pilipino’s 37th season, is set to return this November at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez. It is the second production in the company’s 38th season, following Balete and preceding the season finale, Kisapmata.

Based on the short story of the same name by Dr. Luis Gatmaitan, Sandosenang Sapatos is a musical that follows the journey of a child who wishes to fulfill her shoemaker father’s dream of having a ballerina for a daughter. Unfortunately, the child was born without feet.

Each year, on her birthday, the child enters the world of enchanting shoes, where the Shoe Fairy gives her a pair of feet, allowing her to dance to her heart’s desire. However, every time she leaves the enchanting world, she loses her feet and faces her father’s disappointment. It takes a tragedy for her to truly understand the depths of her father’s love.

Returning to the cast are Felicity Kyle Napuli and Wincess Jem Yana as Susie, Tex Ordoñez-De Leon as Nanay, Mica Fajardo as Ate Karina, Marynor Madamesila as Diwata, Mark Lorenz as One Year Old, Natasha Cabrera as Yellowy, Lance Soliman as Red, Bea Remollo as Maong, Patricia Rolda as Sequins, Sarah Monay as Whitey, and Paula Espinola as Ballerina. MC Dela Cruz, who previously played Bluey, will now play the role of Sandals.

New to the cast are John-Joven Uy as Tatay, Rey Correjado as Three Years Old, Murline Uddin as Two Years Old, Heber O’Hara as Bluey, and Gelo Molina as Pinky. Sarah Monay, Anya Evangelista, Ynna Rafa, Earvin Estioco, and Sofia Sacaguing will also serve as understudies for Ate Karina, Diwata, Whitey & Sequins, Red & Sandals, and Yellowy & Maong, respectively.

With a stage adaptation by Layeta Bucoy, Jonathan Tadioan returns to direct the production with the original creative team: music by Joed Balsamo (who also serves as musical director and arranger) and Noel Cabangon, choreography by Stephen Viñas, production design by Marco Viaña and Paw Castillo, lighting design by Gabo Tolentino, and sound design by TJ Ramos. The musicians are Tyrone Mateos (pianist), RJ Alfafara (percussionist), and Jordan Amaca (guitarist).

Sandosenang Sapatos will run from November 15 to December 8, Fridays to Sundays, at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez. Tickets, priced at P2,060 for VIP and P1,545 for Regular, can be purchased through Ticketworld.