FOR RELEASE JUNE 25, 2010
After its very successful production last 2008, Francisco Baltazar’s Orosman at Zafira, an adaptation under the direction and choreography of Dexter Santos with the original music of Carol Bello, will once again mesmerize you as it opens for Dulaang UP’s Essential Theater season on the company’s 35th year.
The first run of the play extended due to popular demand back in 2008 and received nominations for Best Musical Production and Best Director at the 21st Aliw Awards. It also garnered numerous praise and commendations from renowned critics and artists.
Baltazar’s Orosman at Zafira tackles the rivalry for power in the kingdom of the tribes of Marruecos, Duquela, and Tedenst. Amidst these warring tribes, Orosman and Zafira find love.
Aside from narrating man’s lust for power and the fluidity of his principles and beliefs, this production also serves as an avenue for promoting national heritage through the integration of different ethno – linguistic dances and music in a fresh and captivating manner.
Dulaang UP is a semi-professional school-based theatre company which serves as the key device to maximizing U.P. Theatre students’ capacity in the performing arts, which includes designing, technical management as well as stage and theatre management.
Composing the renowned artistic and technical team of Orosman at Zafira are:
Sir Anril Tiatco and Katte Sabatte (Dramatury), Tuqx Rutaquio (Production Design), John Ilao Batalla (Lights Design), Jojit Lorenzo (Photography), Mara Marasigan (Assistant Director), Via Antonio and Jeff Hernandez (Associate Choreographers).
Orosman at Zafira will run from August 11-29 at the Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater, U.P. Diliman from Wednesdays to Fridays at 7pm and during weekends at 10am and 3pm. For tickets please contact Cherry at 09177500107, or the Dulaang UP Office at 926-1349, 981-8500 local 2449 or 433-7840.