A special performance of 'Wizard of Oz' for marginalized kids
MANILA, Philippines - Repertory Children’s Theater will hold a special performance of The Wizard of Oz on Sept. 30, 2:30 p.m., at Onstage, 2/F Greenbelt 1, Makati City. Over 250 children from marginalized areas of Cavite and Quezon City will be attending the event courtesy of generous private sponsors. Repertory Philippines welcomes groups who wish to sponsor other children who would otherwise not be able to enjoy the show. Tickets are also available for regular ticket-buyers.
According to Joy Virata, artistic director of Repertory Children’s Theater, “ The primary goal of encouraging our children as early as three years old to watch musical productions is to help them develop their creativity and imagination.”
The cast is composed of the following: Cara Barredo and Giannina Ocampo as Dorothy; Liesl Batucan and Kyla Rivera as Glinda the Good Witch; Pinky Marquez and Rem Zamora as the Wicked Witch of the West; James Stacey and Arnel Carrion as the Scarecrow; Hans Eckstein and Nic Campos as the Tin Man; Oliver Usison and Mano Domingo as the Lion; Nathalie Everett and Ayam Barredo Eckstein as Aunt Em; Rem Zamora and Chino Veguillas as Uncle Henry; Bobby Superales, Jim Ferrer, Deo dela Cruz and Clark dela Riva as the acrobats and Monkeys.
The ensemble is composed of Janine Tolentino, Shalee Vicencio, Nicky Trivino, Ina Salonga, Daniella Gana, Gold Soon, Marie Delgado, Karyl Factora, Dingdong Rosales, Josh Ramirez, Jon Mamaid, Fran Jose, Edu Briones, Luis Nieto, Eric Mercado and Onyl Torres.
The Wizard of Oz, co-presented by Velvet Channel and the City of Makati, runs until Dec. 16.
For details, call 571-6926 or 571-4941, e-mail info@repertory.ph, or visit www.repertory.ph. Tickets are also available through Ticketworld at 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph. Visit www.repertory.ph, subscribe to youtube.com/repertoryphils, and “like” Rep Phils” on Facebook.
