Sights and Sounds: The Tempest Reimagined Press Conference
This November, 400 years after Shakespeare’s death, PETA, together with RADA (The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) and the Japan Foundation, adapts The Tempest into a Filipino setting. The Tempest Reimagined follows the events of the recent devastation brought about by typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) set in parallel with the story of Prospero as she seeks to reclaim her rightful title.
(READ: PETA Presents The Tempest Reimagined; a Filipino Adaptation of the Shakespeare Classic)
Writer and Director Nona Shepphard, together with playwright Liza Magtoto (Rak of Aegis), accurately paint the tragedy the people of Leyte experienced. The two carefully translated the Shakespeare text into a script that plays with both English and Tagalog while preserving the beautiful Shakespearean lines. Joining the production is veteran lighting director Tzuguo Izumi from Japan. This wonderful collaboration from the British Council, Japan Foundation and PETA promises a spectacular run.
PETA president CB Garrucho takes on the role of the protagonist Prospero. Joining her on stage are Yeyin Dela Cruz (Miranda), John Moran (Caliban), Jenny Jamora (Alonsa), Meann Espinosa (Sebastiana), Renante Bustamante (Antonio), Bodjie Pascua (Gonzalo), Gabe Mercado (Gonzalo), Topper Fabregas (Master), Jack Yabut (Boatswain), and Norbs Portales (Jaime). Four Actors will be playing the role of Ariel, the spirit of the air. They are Neomi Gonzales, Gabriella Pangilinan, Gio Gahol, Ian Segarra. Three of them will simultaneously be portraying Ariel, the spirit of the air.
The Tempest Reimagined will run from November 11 to December 4, 2016. Here are the sights and sounds from the recent press conference held last October 24, 2016.
Photo Coverage by Erickson dela Cruz
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- Norbs Portales as Jaime, the fisherman narrating the story
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- CB Garrucho as Prospero
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- Yeyin dela Cruz as Miranda
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- Noemi Gonzales as Ariel
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- L-R: Bodjie Pascua as Tatay Gonzalo and Norbs Portales as Jaime
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- L-R: Renante Bustamante, Jenny Jamora, Brian Sy
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- L-R: Noemi Gonzales, Gab Pangilinan, Gio Gahol, Ian Segarra
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- L-R: Jenny Jamora, Topper Fabregas, Brian Sy
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- L-R: Brian Sy and Jack Yabut
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- Jack Yabut as Boatswain
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- L-R: Meann Espinosa and Jenny Jamora
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- Bodjie Pascua and Yeyin dela Cruz
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- Jenny Jamora and Bodjie Pascua
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- Renante Bustamante as Antonio/ Diego
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- Jenny Jamora and Norbs Portales
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- L-R: Norbs Portales and Brian Sy
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- Topper Fabregas as Trinculo
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- Meann Espinosa as Sebastian/ Edith
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- Jenny Jamora
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- the cast and creative team
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- the cast and creative team
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- Assistant Director Tetsuya Koide from the Japan Foundation
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- Playwright Liza Magtoto
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- Playwright Liza Magtoto
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- Tsuguo Izumi, Lighting Designer from the Japan Foundation
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- Nona Shepphard, Artistic Director from RADA
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- Nona Shepphard, Artistic Director from RADA
You can buy tickets here!
