Titillating Thursday: Walang Sugat!

What better to watch than an Atenean show!?

Walang Sugat that was run by the Loyola Schools last February returns to light up the stage coming with new exciting and spicy relationships. Despite the fact that you may have watched it the last time, the show now will still surely get you out of your seats and get sucked in into the world of Julia and Tenyong.

Article Taken From Philippine Daily Inquirer.

Hit ‘sarsuwela’ ‘Walang Sugat’ returns to the stage

Philippine Daily Inquirer

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THE PURSUIT for freedom meets the quest for true love in Ateneo de Manila University’s re-staging of “Walang Sugat,” the sarsuwela of Severino Reyes and Fulgencio Tolentino. The classic Filipino musical, which ran for seven full-house performances at the Ateneo earlier this year, returns this August to captivate audiences once again with its timeless story and delightful song numbers.

“Walang Sugat” broadly underscores the injustice of Spanish rule even as it dances around the cruel fate of two young lovers with humor and song. Set in the final leg of the Philippine Revolution, Tenyong is forced to leave behind his childhood sweetheart Julia to join the Katipunan. Meanwhile, Julia’s mother pressures her into marrying the wealthy Miguel instead. With no word from the front as the battle prolongs, Julia gives in to her mother’s wishes, but her wedding is interrupted by the fatally wounded Tenyong who returns with a dying wish.

“Walang Sugat’s” themes of courage and patriotism still ring true, especially in this time of political change and renewed hope for the nation. It’s traditional Filipino theater with a contemporary touch—the perfect way to celebrate Buwan ng Wika.

The production is directed by Ricardo Abad, under the musical direction of Josefino Toledo. Jonjon Villareal handles lights design while Dexter Santos choreographs. Set and costumes will be designed by National Artist Salvador Bernal.

The show runs Aug. 12-28 at the Henry Lee Irwin Theater, Ateneo de Manila University. Call Tonibelle Chan at 0906-5057870 or the Manuel V. Pangilinan Center for Student Leadership at 426-6001 loc. 5427.