PETA re-stages ‘Rock of Aegis’

MANILA, Philippines -  Rak of Aegis, the Philippine Educational Theater Association’s (PETA) comedy-musical featuring chart-topping Aegis hits, returns to the stage on June 20 at the PETA Phinma Theater in QC. It will run until Aug. 31.

Last January, the PETA original production broke box-office records. From an initial lineup of 36 shows, Rak of Aegis ended its first run with seven more sold-out performances. The musical drew in crowds of theatergoers, including secret Aegis fanatics and theater virgins, who were wowed, touched and exhilarated by the show’s riveting music and heartwarming performances. Rak of Aegis’ following proves that this timely tale of hope, resilience and original Filipino rock tugs at the hearts of Pinoy audiences like no other.

For its second run, Rak of Aegis is scheduled to have 67 more performances, from June 20 to Aug., every Thursday, 8 p.m., Friday to Sunday at 3 and 8 p.m. Fans of the musical as well as those who will watch it for the first time can expect the stellar performances of power couple Isay Alvarez-Seña and Robert Seña, and break-out star Aicelle Santos as they revisit their roles for this rerun.

Rak of Aegis, is a playlist of chart-topping songs by the iconic Aegis band such as Luha, Halik, and Basang-basa sa Ulan. The team consisting of playwright Liza Magtoto, PETA artistic director Maribel Legarda, (both were responsible for another PETA hit Care Divas), and actor-musician Myke Solomon placed the songs together to tell the story of a flooded subdivision and the lives of its love-struck residents.

The Rak of Aegis cast includes Kalila Aguilos, Kakai Bautista, Neomi Gonzales, Jerald Napoles, Pepe Herrera, Myke Salomon, Poppert Bernadas, Nor Domingo, Julienne Mendoza, Ron Alfonso, Phillip Palmos, Gold Villar, Gimbey Dela Cruz, Jet Barrun, Paeng Sudayan, Carlon Matobato and John Moran. 

The rerun also features new cast members, Kimverlie Molina as Aileen, Oj Mariano as Kiel, Arnel Ignacio as Fernan and Jimmy Marquez as Jewel. Joining the ensemble are choreographer Gio Gahol and Abigail Sulit.

For ticket reservations, call  TicketWorld at 891-9999, PETA at 725-6244 or 0917-5765400, email petatheater@gmail.com or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph.