SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD: DIRECTOR’S NOTES
BY ROBBIE GUEVARA
My first encounter with Songs For A New World (and Jason Robert Brown for that matter) was in the early months of 2002, where, while touring “Miss Saigon” in Manchester City, my flat-mate would start each day by playing his recording in his now-dated MD player. He didn’t have external speakers. He listened to it using his earphones but he also sang along with it. This of course would disturb my sojourn in dreamland — thanks very much, Chuck! — and render my sleep insufficient — something I don’t take lightly. It goes without saying I didn’t really like what I was hearing. Don’t get me wrong. My flat-mate, Chuck, is a wonderful singer, gifted with a full, high tenor voice. But he would wake me up, and so I didn’t fancy it that much.
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD MUSICAL SET ON MAY 1-2, 8-10
9 Works Theatrical, Manila’s newest theatre company proudly presents “ Songs for a New World ”, the smash hit Off-Broadway musical at the Carlos P. Romulo Theatre, RCBC Plaza, Ayala Avenue cor. Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City.
The schedule of shows are on May 1, 2, 8, and 9 ( 8:00 p.m. ) and May 10 ( 3:30 p.m. ).
“ Songs For A New World ” presents life as the way we regroup and figure out how to survive in a new set of circumstances – a new world – even against seemingly overwhelming odds. These are songs about that new world, a world in which the definitions of family, distance, money, technology, the very nature of human contact is changing everyday, a world in which the rules don’t apply as often as they do, a world in which the solutions our parents found don’t work for us, and a world in which today’s answers probably won’t apply tomorrow.
Songs For A New World Press Conference
March 30, 2009 —- I, with my feloow bloggers, was fortunate enough to witness the Press Conference of Songs For A New World held at the Via Veneto, A.Venue Hotel Suites, Makati City. Thanks to Joriben and Ms. Peachy Atilano.
Not everyone knows my passion to theatre. It all started during my college days. Thanks to my Professor Tuqxs Rotaquio for encouraging me to act on stage. Anyway, this post is not about me. =)
The presscon started with a sumptuous meal. Yummy! Then, I was shocked when Ms. Pinky Marquez sat in front of us, like we were eating on the same table. I almost grab my cellphone and plurk that Ms. Pinky Marquez is in front us.
Bloggers Nightout by Playboy Philippines
March 20, 2009 — To celebrate and unravel the new image of Playboy Philippines which is all about a classy and smart lifestyle, Playboy hosted an exclusive night of mingling, dining, and partying – bloggers’ style.
Source Bar was jampacked with bloggers. I saw familiar faces, friends and I was able to meet new people from Pinoy blogosphere. Yipee!
Playboy Philippines provided free drinks and finger food for everyone while a DJ provided the music ambiance for the evening.
Ganging Up For Nutrition
There’s more to food than what meets the taste buds.
In fact, health experts agree that taste is not equals to nutrition. Most of the time, the more flavorful the food, the more it is packed with traitorous food ingredients that masquerade behind tasty additives.
“Filipino households are trying to translate their hard-earned money into filling meals for huge families that’s why most people load up with cartloads of unhealthy items like chips and instant noodles,” says Prof. Luchie Callanta, a UP Senior Lecturer and resident nutritionist of Doña Elena Cuisinera Club.
Sweet Success
When it was first sold in 1937, no one knew how wildly popular these sweet treats would be.
But doughnut lovers today, over 60 years since the first batch was sold, can’t get enough of the hottest, freshest confectionary indulgence.
Clearly, it’s no simple doughnut that would spur thousands to stand in line for hours. Krispy Kreme—made from a 72-year old secret recipe—is reportedly a favorite by President Clinton, beloved by NBA star Shaquille O’Neal and so loved by crooner Jimmy Buffet that he wrote a song about it. The pillowy pastry has been featured in nearly 80 movies and TV shows. Even A-listers Julia Roberts and Nicole Kidman profess to be fans. And to cement its status, Krispy Kreme artifacts were inducted into the Smithson Institution’s National Museum of American History.
Homage to Saint Therese of the Child Jesus
I was on my way to St Francis Square to have my unlocked phone checked, and I saw a flier about The Podium Presents Manuel D. Baldemor‘s Homage to Saint Therese of the Child Jesus.
The flier says:
