“Ayaw ko ng mangarap… Ayaw ko ng tumingin… Ayaw ko ng manalamin… Nasasaktan ang damdamin…”
Familiar? Well for most Filipinos, this line would ring-a-bell. You might even be singing it while you read it. It may seem a bit “baduy” or “jologs” as to what many describes it, but then again, jologs or not this song from the rock band Aegis definitely made a big impact to the Filipino music industry.
There is just something in their song that make us want to sing it, whether it could be a form of ridicule or maybe the other way around, its just so iconic, that made Aegis standout among other artist.
This might be one of the reasons why PETA have come up with an idea of doing a play about the song of the rock band Aegis.
At the recent press lunch of the play entitled “Rak of Aegis”, I got a glimpse on how creatively PETA have twisted Aegis song, making it theatrical, as well as retaining its original musicality, brilliantly arrange by the plays musical director Myke Solomon. And I know a lot of you would be questioning now, what could be the plot all about, was the music of Aegis were perfectly intertwined to create a solid story?
Main casted by a mix of talented theater artists led by Isay Alvarez-Seña, Robert Seña, Aicelle Santos, and Joan Bugcat who you will be hearing singing the chart-topping songs of the 90s Pinoy rock band Aegis, such as “Luha,” “Halik,” “Sundot,” “Christmas Bonus,” and “Basang-basa sa Ulan”.
Cast members also includes Kalila Aguilos, Ron Alfonso, Jet Barrun, Kakai Bautista, Poppert Bernadas, Gimbey Dela Cruz, Neomi Gonzales, Pepe Herrera, Carlon Matobato, Julienne Mendoza, John Moran, Jerald Napoles, Gie Onida, Phillip Palmos, Myke Salomon, Paeng Sudayan, and Gold Villar.
A story of love, fame and resilience, the narrative revolves around the residents of the flooded village of Villa Venizia. At the center of the story is Aileen (Aicelle Santos alternating with Joan Bugcat) a young mall promodizer caught in the web of finding love and seeking fame to support her family.
Aileen’s family like the other residents are greatly affected by the flood. Her father Kiel is in the brink of losing his job as baranggay captain Mary Jane (Isay Alvarez-Seña) plans to close her failing shoe factory. Knowing that her income will never be enough to make ends meet, Aileen decides to make a video of herself in the hopes of becoming the next YouTube sensation. Aileen’s suitor Tolits (Jerald Napoles alternating with Pepe Herrera) posts the video online, unaware that it will put Villa Venizia under the spotlight and change their lives forever.
“Rak of Aegis“, a Pinoy rock comedy-musical featuring the songs of Aegis will run from January 31 to March 9, 2014 at The PETA Theater Center located at No.5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City. Shows are on weekends, Fridays to Sundays, Friday and Saturday at 3:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and Sundays at 10:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M., except Feb 23 with shows at 10:00A.M and 8:00 P.M., Mar 2 at 3:00 P.M. and 8:00PM and Mar 6, at 8:00 P.M.
Here’s a glimpse of Aicelle Santos’ singing one of the hit songs of AEGIS
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Tickets are now available via www.ticketworld.com.ph, 891-9999. For more information contact PETA at 725-6244 or 0917-5765400, petatheater@gmail.com or visit www.petatheater.com
