…Ambon ,Ulan, Baha…
(By: Frank Rivera)
“AMBON, ULAN, BAHA” is a two-hour ethno-rock modern zarzuela that showcases twenty original musical scores inspired by kundiman, balitaw, ethnic and modern musical trends with choreography based on ethnic, folk/traditional and creative dances
An original production of the celebrated Mindanao State University
This long –time running musical which predicted the Ormoc tragedy in 1991, highlights environmental concerns and focuses on the preservation of Philippine forests. It also deals heavily on Filipino values, the importance of education, religion, family and youth. It also carries relevant commentaries on socio-economic and political issues of the times. It aims to educate its audiences especially the youth about issues of urgent and national importance To – date, ARNAI’s “ Ambon , Ulan, Baha” has been sponsored by several organizations and institutions and has seen more than 500 performances. The zarzuela’s success in depicting the Filipino lives after almost three decades after it was first staged, proved its timelessness and its relevance to the evolutions of Philippine Theater.
Its music, inspired by folk/traditional songs like balitaw and kundiman, formerly considered provincial “ bakya “ , and unsophisticated as compared to “mainstream” of legitimate theater, proved to be good venue for improvisation and fusion, thus exploring and experimenting for new forms.
Its dances: a fusion of folk/traditional, modern and creative movements showcase creative interpretation of the play’s songs and scene.
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ReplyDeleteThis zarzuela was known because of it's uniqueness.
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ReplyDeletethe one they'd perform has been a prediction for an Ormoc tragedy. So we can say that it is really an eye opener
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ReplyDeleteWe can see here that Filipinos have exceptional talents and much better we can also import theater actors for abroad because of their talents.
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ReplyDeleteIt represents here the present status of our mother earth. If we could just learn to take good care of our nature.
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ReplyDeleteLearn to be a good steward of the things that has been assigned for you to take charge. Learn to cultivate it and not destroy it.