The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the Intramuros Administration (IA) have brought back Intramuros Evenings with a new theatrical production, Ganito Na Kami Noon, Paano Na Ngayon?.
The play, which opened on July 19 at the Centro de Turismo in Intramuros, Manila, is part of CCP’s Out-of-The-Box Series. It is written by Jose Victor Torres and directed by CCP artistic director Dennis Marasigan.
Set in the 1950s, it follows Kulas, an aging farmer suspected of leading the Huk, as he confronts questions of identity, memory, and change.
Inspired by the works of National Artists Alejandro Roces (We the Filipinos Are Mild Drinkers), F. Sionil Jose (Po-on), and Eddie Romero (Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon?), the piece features performances by the Tanghalang Pilipino Actors Company, including Arjhay Babon, Jonathan Tadioan, Marco Viaña, Mark Lorenz, Sarah Monay, Lhorvie Nuevo-Tadioan, Anya Evangelista, and Rey Correjado.
Design and production credits include Ohm David for set design, Meliton Roxas Jr. for lighting, TJ Ramos for sound, Winter David for video graphics, Daniel Gregorio for costumes, and Rommel Serrano for styling.
Marasigan said the production is a fitting start to the revival of Intramuros Evenings as it looks back at history to shed light on the present.
The partnership coincides with the IA’s 46th anniversary and aims to further its mission of preserving and promoting the heritage of the Walled City. The event also strengthens the longstanding collaboration between IA and CCP, which has presented cultural programs in Intramuros since the first Intramuros Evenings in 1996.
The show is free and open to the public, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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