By: Rhea Manila Santos
Original Article can be found HERE
What was originally meant to just be a one-act play and graphic novel, Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady
is now a full-length production courtesy of playwright Carlo Vergara
(whom we can also thank for giving us Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah). Add to that
the brilliant direction of Cris Martinez (of Kimmy Dora and Here Comes the Bride) and the musical genius of Vince De Jesus (Himala the musical) and you've got the best possible maiden outing of Dalanghita Productions.
The original storyline promised a love story, a family drama, and a
general critique on Philippine society (mestizos versus the morenos) but
during the press preview held last May 6 at the PETA Theater in Quezon City, it offered so much more.
Bituin
Escalante does not disappoint as the central character Mely, a
35-year-old breadwinner who ends up becoming the housemaid of Fuerza
Pilipinas, the fair-skinned superhero crime fighting squad of the
country. Mely enters her employment choosing not to be star struck by
her employers’ status and instead focus on the daunting tasks ahead for
her. Escalante's vocal range is both expressive and powerful as it
conveys varying emotions of conflict, anger, and love throughout the
show.
Playing her leading man is Markki Stroem
who is aptly named Leading Man as well. His character is a lonely man
looking for friendship, but ends up discovering love in Mely. He is also
the newest member of Fuerza Pilipinas. After having been consistently
seen in stage productions like Carrie last year, Stroem seems to have
built up a quiet confidence and stage presence which makes him one of
the most endearing characters in this musical.
In
the musical, Mely's dilemma starts when her younger sister Viva (Kim
Molina) leaves home and crashes with her for the night at the
headquarters. What Mely does not know is that Viva has been brainwashed
by the Kayumanggilas, an underground group jealous of Fuerza
Pilipinas's popularity and power. When Viva tries to steal secret
documents, a whole lot of trouble ensues.
From start to finish, Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady,
in it's own endearing way, aims to entertain then to impress. Not hard
for it to achieve both with so much fun involved onstage. In a series of
touching, humorous, and always witty song numbers, the audience finds
itself losing track of the three hours it takes to watch this ambitious
and entertaining production.
RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW!
Catch KUNG PAANO AKO NAGING LEADING LADY (The Musical)
on June 6 and June 7 (Saturday & Sunday) 3PM @ PETA Theater Center
on June 6 and June 7 (Saturday & Sunday) 3PM @ PETA Theater Center
Ticket Prices: 1200, 900 and 600
For June 6, 2015 | Saturday | 3PM
Text: Karl (0908.986.1896),
LA (0917.633.9448)
and/or Jayme (0917.770.2762)
For June 7, 2015 | Sunday | 3PM
Text: Buena (0917.885.0091), Dain (0917.592.4567) and/or Onay (0917.908.0565)
Text: Buena (0917.885.0091), Dain (0917.592.4567) and/or Onay (0917.908.0565)
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