Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas presents Rizal X on July 12-August 14, 2011 ~ My Opinion

In celebration of the 150th year Dr. Jose P. Rizal, Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas brings an original musical play entitled Rizal X. The musical was directed, conceptualized and choreographed by Dexter M. Santos, the director behind Orosman at Zafira and with original music by William Manzano, it will be presented at the Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater, 2nd floor Palma Hall, University of the Philippines – Diliman in Quezon City on July 20 - August 14, 2011.

Rizal X aims to rediscover and reintroduce the relevance of our national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal especially to the younger generation. Dulaang UP brings compilations of different points of view towards Rizal, his works and his life, in a collaboration of text, dance, music, animation and film culminating into a performance, which will refresh dreams and aspirations with a blend of popular media and modern music to make it more appealing to the younger crowd and make them understand more.

The cast includes Maita Ponce, Jean Judith Javier, Reuben Uy, Red Concepcion, Reb Atadero, Yanah Laurel, Bea Garcia, Natasha Cabrera, Jules Dela Paz, Alchris Galura and the Dulaang UP Ensemble. Dulaang UP artistic team also includes Katte Sabate and Chic San Agustin (Head Writers and Dramaturges), Leeroy New (Set Design), Voltaire De Jesus (Lights Design), Mitoy Sta. Ana (Costume Design), Ohm David (Technical Director), JanineSantos and Nicole Roxanne Aldiosa (Musical Directors), Jojit Lorenzo (Photography), Tuxqs Rutaquio (Poster Design).

RIZAL X will run from July 20 to August 14, 2011 at the Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater, 2nd floor Palma Hall, UP Diliman, Quezon City from Wednesdays to Fridays at 7PM and at 10AM and 3PM during weekends. For tickets, contact Cherry at 09177500107, or the Dulaang UP Office at 926-1349, 981-8500 local 2449 or 433-7840.