ISANG PANAGINIP NA FILI

         

INFORMAL THEME #8

BLOG#8

          It was my first time to go to the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City. It was really, really big. There were lots people jogging and some are even playing soccer. Then, we arrived at the hall where we will watch the play “Isang Panaginip na Fili” and we waited for almost thirty minutes. When we went inside the auditorium, it was quite cold. I was really disappointed with the seating arrangement. I thought that we will sit beside each other but we were arranged vertically wherein Helen was in front of me and then Cyrielle, Maryel etc. were at my back. Then, we were only seating on monoblock chairs. We still waited for minutes inside the auditorium.

            The play started with Simon singing very well. Simon was my favorite character because he was really good and professional. He even played two roles: as Simon, the new Crisostomo Ibarra and as Tonying, a friend of Rizal. All the other characters have a great skill in dancing, singing, and acting. Their voices can be heard in the whole theater. They pronounced their lines clearly. They portrayed their characters wholeheartedly. All of them memorized, studied and knew their lines very well.

            The lighting effects were well done. The background of the stage was nice and was appropriate to all the scenes. They even used some props like swords etc. of the group of Kabesang Tales. All of the costumes and make-up of the characters were all suitable. Over all, I can say that the stage was well-planned by the director and his staff.

            The entire play was excellent and realistic. All the disappointments were washed away because the play was really good. I hope that I can watch another play in Dulaang UP.