For starters, MANHID: The Pinoy Superhero Musical is a comic, ballet and musical production all rolled into one! This is a local production that shows superheroes that are truly pinoy; born after the EDSA Revolution that didn't come into fruition. An alternate universe from the one that we are in right now. A concept comic fanatics are familiar with - an alternate universe. Metahumans versus metahumans but still has the challenges of living with homosapiens. A world where homosapien superior is in full contact with homosapien.
Divided into two major groups: Maragtas (heroes) and Tulisan ng Bayan (villains). They go against one another, one fighting for the right of the defenseless, while the other fights for power.
To tease no further, here are the characters of Ballet Philippines, MANHID: The Pinoy Superhero Musical:
Maragtas
Bantugan Buenaventura
“Taginip”
Named after the epic
hero of the Darangen, he has the power to enter other people’s dreams,
specifically the dreams of the other powered Filipino youths. He is a tabloid
writer for “Ang Tao Ngayon”.
Lam-Ang Panganiban
“Amihabagat”
The daughter of the
slain journalist who gave out the call for people to name their children after
the myths and gods of the Philippines. She controls the gentle Amihan and the
fury of the Habagat. Her goal is to unite the “Children of Protest” so they can
use their powers to defeat the dictatorship and the encroaching Kamanhiran.
Allunsina Albano
“Mura-dugo”
Named after the Panay
Goddess of Creation, she is a child of the slums. Her power allows her to draw
blood from an enemy when she curses at them.
Sarimanok Cabalguinto
“Bagwis-Bighani”
His wings are beautiful,
yet do not enable him to fly.
Gawigawen Santos
“Ang Babaylan”
The mystical shaman of
the group.
Urduja
“Diwata ng Gabi”
The mysterious goddess
of all insects
Dilim
“Itim-Awit”
Her tragic songs drape
the surroundings in darkness.
Lagrimas
“Lunas-Luha”
Her tears can cure
anything.
Tulisan ng Bayan
Mamalahim-ma
”Demonyita”
The leader of the
Tulisan ng Bayan and Minister of Humanity.
Gen. Apolaki Regalado
“Sibat-sindak”
The spear he wields can
bring one’s greatest fears into reality.
Radya Indarapatra
Evangelista
“Mata-balani”
He is a man of many
faces. Through his eyes, he has the power to control people by becoming the person
they desire the most.
Malyari
“Anino-nino”
The puppetmaster and
controller of shadows.
Sidapa
“Laway-lason”
Using his darts and
blowgun, he spits poison to maim his enemies.
Gonongleda
“Patay-Pindot”
A psychic vampire, her
touch sucks the life out of her victims.
Rasagadang
“Ang Mangkukulam”
A witch who tortures her
victims with dolls and black magic.
“MANHID:
The Pinoy Superhero Musical” will have a three-weekend run at the CCP Main
Theater on February 20-22, February 27-March 1, and March 6-8, 2015.
For
bulk reservations, show buys, and inquiries, visit www.ballet.ph or call Ballet
Philippines at 551-1003. For tickets, call the CCP Box Office at 832-3704 or
Ticketworld at 891-9999.
Connect
to Ballet Philippines online through the following social media networks:
Twitter: @balletph
Instagram: @balletphilippines
This February, see them all fly out of the pages of a comic book and rule the stage!
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