People Power (2008)
Produced by
Carlos Bulosan Theatre and Theatre Passe Muraille
Playwrights: Leon Aureus and Rose Cortez and Nicco Lorenzo Garcia and Christine Mangosing and Nadine Villasin
Director: Nina Lee Aquino
Venue
Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace
Previews
April 11th - 15th, 2008
Run
April 11th, 2008 – May 11th, 2008
Synopsis
People Power interweaves the stories of ordinary people living through extraordinary times. Set against the backdrop of the 1986 Philippine People Power Revolution, this piece is a powerful portrayal of the peaceful revolution that ultimately toppled the violent and corrupt Marcos dictatorship.
Written as a collective creation by the CBT Collective, People Power uses movement, music, percussion and poetry to tell this dynamic and inspirational story. From the bullet that assassinated opposition leader Ninoy Aquino, to the click of a journalist’s camera, collective playwrights and performers Leon Aureus, Rose Cortez, Nicco Lorenzo, Christine Mangosing, and Nadine Villasin capture a nation in transition and the triumph of the Filipino spirit. (ticketweb.ca)
Cast
| Leon Aureus | Victor / Campaign Organizer / Oppositionist / Ninoy / Alan / Soldier 1 / Romy / Cardinal Sin / Parish 4 / Voter 3 / RAM Soldier 1 / Reporter / Pilot 1 |
| Rose Cortez | Flor / Blue Lady / Journalist / Stewardess / Mama Pilar / Street Kid 1 / Voter 2 / RAM Soldier 2 / Pilot 3 |
| Nicco Lorenzo Garcia | Manny / Marcos / Police Officer 1 / Soldier / Papa / Marcos Goon / Ramon / Kokoy / Parish 1 / Soldier 4 / Papa / Radio Veritas / Sergeant / RAM Soldier 5 / GI JOE 3 / Pilot 4 |
| Christine Mangosing | Anna / Socialite / Student / Stewardess / Jennifer Ito / Soldier 3 / Maripas / Cory / Parish 3 / Voter 5 / Agent / RAM Soldier 3 / Agent / GI JOE 1 / Pilot 2 |
| Nadine Villasin | Geline / Imelda / Police Officer 2 / Stewardess 1 / Mourner 1 / Arlene / Soldier 2 / Street Kid 2 / Lorna / Parish 2 / Voter 1 / RAM Soldier 4 / GI JOE 2 / Pilot 5 |
Creative Team
| Leon Aureus | Playwright |
| Rose Cortez | Playwright |
| Nicco Lorenzo Garcia | Playwright |
| Christine Mangosing | Playwright |
| Nadine Villasin | Playwright |
| Nina Lee Aquino | Director |
| Len Cervantes | Poetry |
| Nina Lee Aquino | Dramaturge |
| Clare Preuss | Choreographer |
| Camellia Koo | Set Designer |
| Caroline Mangosing | Costume Designer |
| Arun Srinivasan | Lighting Designer |
| Romeo Candido | Sound Designer |
| Romeo Candido | Composer |
| Romeo Candido | Musical Director |
| Karen Ancheta | Assistant Director |
| Ric Knowles | Associate Dramaturge |
| Vincent Galvez | Assistant Sound Designer |
| Marie Beath Badian | Play Creation Facilitator / Dramaturge |
| Lori Nancy Kalamanski | Play Creation Facilitators / Dramaturge |
| Weyni Mengesha | Play Creation Facilitators / Dramaturge |
| Clare Preuss | Play Creation Facilitators / Dramaturge |
| Paul Thompson | Play Creation Facilitators / Dramaturge |
Production
| Lindsay Ryan | Stage Manager |
| André Du Toit | Production Manager |
| Kalina Janik | Apprentice Stage Manager |
| Michelle Uy | Producer |
| Catherine Hernandez | Publicist |
| Vincent Galvez | Promotional and Multimedia |
| Alex Punzalan Junior | Promotional and Multimedia |
| Bill Stahl | Carpenter |
| Anna Treusch | Scenic Painter |
| Eric Chan | Crew |
| Casey Hudecki | Crew |
| Joey Morin | Crew |
| Maryke Simmonds | Crew |
Staff
| Peter Eaton | Mainspace Technician |
| Ryan McDougall | Production Manager |
