Photo / Tanghalang Ateneo
Over a decade since Sintang Dalisay’s first formal run in 2011, Tanghalang Ateneo will again grace Filipino theater-goers with the classic Romeo and Juliet adaptation. This year’s production is a fresh take on the award-winning show adapted and originally directed by the late Dr. Ricardo G. Abad and will be staged at Areté’s 840-seater Hyundai Hall beginning July 6, 2024.
Sintang Dalisay follows the story of Rashiddin and Jamila, two lovers from the feuding families of the Mustaphas and Kalimuddins. Set in an imaginary Muslim community, Rashiddin and Jamila must navigate their love amidst a long-standing conflict between their families.
Sintang Dalisay is performed through the igal, a traditional dance form of the Sama-Bajau, and is accompanied by neo-ethnic and gamelan music. With this, the production aims to bring together Shakespeare’s tragedy and symbols of Filipino culture, translating its themes of profound love and undying hope for the Filipino audience.
Photo / Tanghalang Ateneo
The cast features a mix of industry professionals and current members of Tanghalang Ateneo, including Mitzie Lao (Mula Sa Buwan, 2022), Jerome Dawis (Dekada ‘70, 2020), and Yani Lopez (Sa Babaeng Lahat, Virgin Labfest, 2024).
This production will also feature direction by Dr. Ricardo Abad and Guelan Luarca, with assistant direction and movement by Matthew Santamaria, music by Edru Abraham, Jayson “Dyandi” Gildore, and Rhea Dagnalan, and production design by Tata Tuviera and the late National Artist Salvador Bernal.
Since its first run in July 2011 for Tanghalang Ateneo’s 33rd season, the production has toured internationally in Belarus, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Malaysia, among other local and international reruns. This year’s staging will be the first full-length Filipino non-musical production at Hyundai Hall. It will begin Tanghalang Ateneo’s 46th season, aptly themed “The Ricardo Abad Season.”
Sintang Dalisay runs from July 6 to 20, 2024, with afternoon shows (2 PM) on July 6-7, 12-14, and 18-20, and evening shows (7:30 PM) on July 6-7, 13-14, and 19-20. Tickets start at P850 and may be purchased through Ticket2Me or Tanghalang Ateneo’s direct ticketing form. For ticketing concerns, kindly contact Rhenzy Urmeneta via 0938 329 3854.
To learn more about Sintang Dalisay and connect with Tanghalang Ateneo for future shows and updates, visit the official Tanghalang Ateneo socials on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
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