Pinocchio set for opening night
Our beloved wooden puppet wobbles to life
this August as six talented young actors embody the lead role of the upcoming
Repertory Philippines musical, Pinocchio.
“Each Pinocchio we've chosen from a pool
of 18 auditionees brings an endearingly unique touch of their own personality
to the title character,” said director Joy Virata. “Children are often
challenging to work with, but these kids are delightfully brilliant and
professional.”
Ranging from ages eight to eleven, the
young thespians come from a variety of backgrounds:
One of the two girls playing our little
puppet boy is Andee Achacoso who is 10 years old and enjoys getting into
character. This will be her debut in the world of professional theater, but she
is no newbie to singing. She has been a part of Project Thank You World
produced by Jim Paredes.
Aspiring actor and future architect is
10-year-old Daniel Drilon. Daniel played the title role in Joseph & the
Technicolor Dreamcoat in last year’s Repertory Summer Workshop and this is his
first foray into professional theater.
Guido Gatmaytan played the role of Benji
in Priscilla Queen of the Desert at Resorts World Manila and Tyltyl in
Trumpets’ The Bluebird of Happiness. What he loves most about acting is making
people happy. In the future, Guido dreams of playing Marius in Les Misérables.
With a list of theater credits, short
films, TV guestings, events hosting and commercials and online and print ads,
Noel Comia, Jr. is no novice to the limelight. He’s played roles like Genie of
the Lamp in Aladdin and the Magic Lamp at Star Theater and Jack in Jack and the
Beanstalk at SM Southmall.
Last, but not least, there’s talented
11-year-old Sofia Wong whose dream role is Eponine from Les Misérables. She has
been part of musicals by Chancel every year for the last four years where she
was recognized for each of her performances.
Repertory Philippines’ Pinocchio is based
on the classic story by Carlo Collodi, and adapted and lyricized by Jim Eiler.
With a talented bunch like this directed by theater veteran Joy Virata, our
beloved puppet is sure to win the hearts of theater lovers young and old alike.
Back row (from left): Guido Gatmaytan,
Sofia Wong, Daniel Drilon
Front
row (from left): Albert Silos, Andee Achacoso, Noel Comia, Jr.
Check out these six talented young actors cast as Pinocchio. Buy your tickets now amazing peeps!
For more information, please visit www.repertoryphilippines.com/shows/pinocchio.
About Pinocchio
Based on the classic novel for children by
Carlo Collodi, the musical Pinocchio will debut on August 13 at Onstage
Theater, 2nd Floor of Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Roxas cor. Legazpi Street, Makati
City. Presented by Repertory Philippines, Pinocchio is adapted and lyricized by
Jim Eiler, with music from Jim Eiler and Jeanne Bargy, and is directed by Joy
Virata.
For tickets or inquiries, visit www.repertoryphilippines.com
or
call Ticketworld at 891-9999.
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