Commonly paved by either asphalt or concrete, streets are often viewed as undervalued, yet practical commodities that help ease the day-to-day lives of human beings. Rarely are they appreciated as avenues that connect people to one another, just as it was shown in the play General Tinio St. by Atong Rodillo.
The show was held at the PGH Science Hall back in September 31, fog and dimmed lights signalled the start of the show, and a dance number to a special rendition of Beep Beep by Juan dela Cruz band, no less, ensued afterwards. Despite the venue being compact, the stage production team was able to maximize it, and produce a set similar to that of a waiting shed in UP Diliman. In addition to the shed, there was also a ‘sari-sari store’ labeled …show more content…
This was a perfect foreshadowing, almost, as all of the characters were dealing with conflicts which oft led to them doubting themselves. The plot of the play was direct to the point as it discussed the stories of five individuals, namely: Beauty Regina, Jake Xyprus, Jepoy Dizon, Mocha De Lima, and Ding, in that order, respectively. There was also a blind musician—the sole witness to everyone’s circumstances, ironic as it may sound, seated at the bench of the waiting shed. He had a guitar by his lap, and was silently strumming it; though, at times when the actors would signal for a key or a note, he was more than willing to play.
Beauty Regina is beautiful, and she knows it. Unapologetically proud of her assets and talents, this girl was not afraid to show-off what she has got. Calling her an airhead may not be a surprise, however, during the latter part of her segment, she raised controversial questions regarding gender roles. Although it was easy to laugh at her for questioning gender equality and how she was so against it, in a way, she was able to make sense for she blamed and …show more content…
Tinio St. was an eye-opening, yet highly entertaining play. It tackled ‘issues’ that mainstream media would not necessarily dwell on. The lines were well-written, the actors were effective in embodying the personas they were portraying, the venue was fitting, the props and the costumes of the performers were appropriately designed, and the price for the tickets was just right. The play gave light to the importance of respect and understanding in order to fully come into terms with personal doubts. It also highlighted how streets, no matter how trivial they may come across as, are significant channels that allow the exchange of ideas to
The show was held at the PGH Science Hall back in September 31, fog and dimmed lights signalled the start of the show, and a dance number to a special rendition of Beep Beep by Juan dela Cruz band, no less, ensued afterwards. Despite the venue being compact, the stage production team was able to maximize it, and produce a set similar to that of a waiting shed in UP Diliman. In addition to the shed, there was also a ‘sari-sari store’ labeled …show more content…
This was a perfect foreshadowing, almost, as all of the characters were dealing with conflicts which oft led to them doubting themselves. The plot of the play was direct to the point as it discussed the stories of five individuals, namely: Beauty Regina, Jake Xyprus, Jepoy Dizon, Mocha De Lima, and Ding, in that order, respectively. There was also a blind musician—the sole witness to everyone’s circumstances, ironic as it may sound, seated at the bench of the waiting shed. He had a guitar by his lap, and was silently strumming it; though, at times when the actors would signal for a key or a note, he was more than willing to play.
Beauty Regina is beautiful, and she knows it. Unapologetically proud of her assets and talents, this girl was not afraid to show-off what she has got. Calling her an airhead may not be a surprise, however, during the latter part of her segment, she raised controversial questions regarding gender roles. Although it was easy to laugh at her for questioning gender equality and how she was so against it, in a way, she was able to make sense for she blamed and …show more content…
Tinio St. was an eye-opening, yet highly entertaining play. It tackled ‘issues’ that mainstream media would not necessarily dwell on. The lines were well-written, the actors were effective in embodying the personas they were portraying, the venue was fitting, the props and the costumes of the performers were appropriately designed, and the price for the tickets was just right. The play gave light to the importance of respect and understanding in order to fully come into terms with personal doubts. It also highlighted how streets, no matter how trivial they may come across as, are significant channels that allow the exchange of ideas to