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Spring Awakening!

Monday, September 28th, 2009
When I first heard that Atlantis Productions was bringing the musical Spring Awakening to the Philippines, I really flipped out with GLEE! LOL! I grew up on musical theater! It’s in my blood, as they say! Spring Awakening is one of my favorite musicals of ALL TIME! OMG! Each time I hear the music written by DUNCAN SHEIK, I shed a tear, because it is really so beautiful!
 I was invited to a preview of the play yesterday and I was moved to tears!

I was invited to a preview of the play yesterday and I was moved to tears!

The play is written by STEVEN SATER and it has won the TONY awards for best musical (not sure if it’s 2006 or 2007). I approached the director Chari Arespacochaga to ask if she wanted me to do the costumes and happily she said yes. I have done costumes for theater before, like that of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Dream Girls, among others. It’s my way of still being in touch with my theater roots. It’s always such a great learning experience when you’re doing costume design.

The beautiful Cheri Gil and the founder of Atlantis Productions Bobby Garcia!

The beautiful Cheri Gil and the founder of Atlantis Productions Bobby Garcia!

 My gorgeous friend...Teresa Herrera was also present!

My gorgeous friend...Teresa Herrera was also present!

 Theater lovers all!  TJ, Cheri, JM & Teresa!

Theater lovers all! TJ, Cheri, JM & Teresa!

Nix and Leica were there with Fab lensman Raymund Isaac.

Nix and Leica were there with Fab lensman Raymund Isaac.

 My youngest cousin Yanna Laurel is in the play and I was so excited to see her perform. Here with me are my first cousins Rally & Sandra Laurel.  Looking at the photo now it seems we have the same eyes and smiles!  LOL!

My youngest cousin Yanna Laurel is in the play and I was so excited to see her perform. Here with me are my first cousins Rally & Sandra Laurel. Looking at the photo now it seems we have the same eyes and smiles! LOL!

 

The leads of the play Joaqui and Kelly!

The leads of the play Joaqui and Kelly!

My friends Cheska and Jett  are also in the cast!  I am excited to see Cheska on stage as I have never seen her on stage before.

My friends Cheska and Jett are also in the cast! I am excited to see Cheska on stage as I have never seen her on stage before.

 The bossa nova queen Sitti is in the cast!

The bossa nova queen Sitti is in the cast!

THE BOYS OF THE SHOW!

THE BOYS OF THE SHOW!

 

This is a glimpse of what you will see in the play!  I suggest you call atlantis now as the tickets are selling really fast!

This is a glimpse of what you will see in the play! I suggest you call Atlantis now as the tickets are selling really fast!

The play is opening tonight at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium RCBC plaza, Makati. It will be running until OCT 18.  For more information, please log on to www.atlantisproductionsinc.com. Do yourself a huge favor and watch this musical! IT’S A MUST!

HUGS!
RAJO!