Noel Rayos (entrance) with the solid members of ‘Pilato’ throughout the press convention for the unique Filipino musical/ARMIN P. ADINA
A brand new provocative all-original Filipino musical play is providing a distinct perspective in retelling the all-too-familiar story of the Ardour of Christ, this time taking Pontius Pilate’s perspective, and having Jesus as a supporting position.
Veteran theater thespian Noel Rayos is bringing life to this fascinating tackle the position of Jesus Christ in “Pilato,” the maiden providing of budding theater firm The Nook Studio, and presently working on the PETA Theater Middle in Quezon Metropolis.
In an interview, Rayos instructed INQUIRER.internet that he took the mission due to the music. “Plain and easy, it sings itself. I’d love to liven up the skeleton offered by the music,” he mentioned.
“I feel it’s impressed, I feel it provokes thought, it provokes emotion. Tapos kung paano kami ma-affect, sana mahawa kayo. Could mapupulot po tayong lahat (I hope it impacts you a similar approach it hit us. We’ll all study one thing from it),” he continued.
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Rayos shared that he had portrayed Jesus earlier than, however the first time was a long time in the past. “I barely keep in mind it as a result of it was a really quick run, I feel solely three reveals in Dulaang UP, one weekend, and my final 12 months in faculty,” he mentioned.
And now that he’s reprising the beloved character, Rayos jested that it’s enjoyable as a result of “kasi hindi ako pagod, chill ka lang (I’m not drained, I’m simply chill).” However he reminded the pubic that the position continues to be important.
“It’s thrilling as a result of the play will not be on my shoulders. However you’ll undoubtedly keep in mind him as a result of he’s creating pivots across the present,” he defined.
“Pilato” is written and directed by Eldrin Veloso, who has lengthy been desirous to take a distinct spin on the standard “cenakulo,” a retelling of the story of Jesus carried out in public plazas and different venues throughout the Holy Week.
The play asks “Ano ba ang katotohanan? (What’s the reality?)” by displaying Jesus as a sufferer of one of many first systematic proliferations of faux information. He mentioned it’s a related query not just for Lent, however extra importantly for the upcoming mid-term elections.
To assist him with the bold quest of mounting an all-original musical play overlaying a narrative retold numerous occasions, Veloso tapped on prolific composer Yanni Robeniol to put the music on the lyrics he authored. Pauline Arejola takes on the position of musical director.
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“Pilato” is presently on its last weekend on the PETA Theater Middle on Sunnyside Drive in Quezon Metropolis. Go to pilato.helixpay.ph for tickets.
