Scene 1:
Set: Condominium unit
Actors: A(Female) & B (Male)
Storyline:
In a condominium shared by a couple, referred to only as A and B. They
have just begun to live together. Three days after moving in together, a woman
tells a man she doesn't love him anymore --- move out !!!.
Scene 2:
Set: Condominium Unit
Actors: A (Female) and
B (Male)
Storyline:
It still is the sane actions
as shown during the 1st scene, the sane storyline, the difference .
. .the dialogues. Instead of their
normal lines, what is now said are the notes of the playwright – the why’s of
the play.
Scene 3:
Set: Condominium Unit
which is in reality a set of a stage play
Actors: A (Female) and
B (Male); now using their real names
Storyline:
We now see the actors as
individuals in a production. We see how
they normally move, how they interact with their colleague and hear their do’s
and do not’s in life.
General
storyline:
You
see a play, and then it will present you the thoughts of the playwright and
then back into reality which is still part of the play.
Which
is which? Where does the play ends and
reality begin?
Such
are the conditional scenes in the play Authorial Intent by Itamar Moses and
is brought to life on stage by the Ateneo de Manila Fine Arts Program. The
artistic and production team of " AUTHORIAL INTENT " led by Missy
Maramara (Director), is composed of Ateneo Fine Arts students, alumni and
friends, Miguel Ocampo (Assistant Director), David Mercado (Production
Designer), Syd Alcantara (Lights Designer) and Erwin Comendador (Music
Director), Arianne Lim and Nicholas Ang (Production Managers), Reg Acquitana
(Marketing Manager), Arsenio Armas and Ayen Mendoza (Stage Managers).
" AUTHORIAL INTENT " shall run from June 24 - 26 and July 2 - 3 at 7 p.m. at the Gonzaga Fine Arts Theater, Ateneo de Manila, Q.C.
Tickets are at Php200
(discount prices available upon bulk purchasing) and can be reserved through
09233174852.
For further details,
check www.facebook.com/ateneoauthorialinent.
MY REVIEW:
It is one feel good theater piece!
What started as a drama turned into something light and comedic in the end. A good break from all the heavy stuff that the theater is offering. This 2-man piece is quite remarkable in terms of the needed treatment to fully present it the way it should be presented. No funfare. A straight forward piece that is light but has an element of psychological spice. It will make you laugh and think of what it truly mean in our present lives.
The transformation of Missy Maramara is so good that I wasn't able to recognize her when she hit the staged even if it was up close. The only time I was able to recognize her physically was during the 3rd scene variation of the piece. Her delivery is so good that you feel her dilemma and the character within the character.
Her co-actor, Jan Manuel Molina is a discovery. Presently a student in ADMU, His acting capability is something to look forward too. A little more exposure and he would be one actor to watch out for in the whole theater industry.
The lights may not be perfect but it was not able to block the delivery that the production plans to give. Music wise, it was okay. The only thing that I find a little off was the initial image projection used on the start of the play - I simply don't get the purpose of it.
This is a must see production! It is light and beautiful and a perfect breather to all the stress that we encounter on a daily basis. Catch their last week showing this July 2 and 3 and trust me when I say you will like it!
Photos:
(All photos used were taken by me during the press launch)
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