UP School of Drama and World Theater Project revisit 'Macbeth'
MANILA, Philippines - The UP School of Drama and Comparative Literature, in celebration of its centennial year, and the World Theater Project stage the dramaturgy of Dr. Judy Celine Ick of William Shakespeare’s original, Screen: Macbeth.
Under the concept and direction of internationally renowned Dr. Anton Juan Jr., on his sabbatical from University of Notre Dame du Lac, the play merges live performance with film — the real world being the characters moving on the real plane and the supernatural and the liminal onscreen. The ensemble of witches is treated like a diverse chorus of people of everyday life, establishing the panorama against which existing social corruption and political intrigue fester. The production articulates the conflict between corruption and conscience, between the dark spaces of abjection and the will triggered by desire and greed.
The play features senior and sterling actors Teroy Guzman, Judy Ick, Ricky Abad, Chiqui Burgos, Frances Makil-Ignacio, Romnick Sarmenta, Earl Ignacio, Ron Capinding, Jaime Wilson, Ian Lomongo, William Manzano, Mary Jane Alejo and the ensemble of witches — surprise guest actors, all of whom are former actors and students, of mentor-director Anton Juan, who now are actors in the theater, television, and film world both here and abroad.
Dramaturgy by Judy Ick, assistant direction by Pat Valera and Katte Sabate, sound design by Jethro Joaquin, set design by Ohm David, technical direction and lights design by Meliton Roxas, costume design by Lhenvil Paneda and weapon design by Paul Gaerlan.
Performances will run from Feb. 28 to March 4, 7 p.m. and March 5 to 6, 3 p.m./7 p.m. at the Media Center, Broadcast Communication Building, College of Mass Communication, University of the Philippines, Diliman.
Scenes from Screen: Macbeth at the Media Center, Broadcast Communication Building, UP Diliman College of Mass Communication For inquiries call Katte Sabate at 0927-7491842 or e-mail kattesabate@gmail.com or call the DECL office at 926-3496.
