The Northwestern Visayan Colleges (NVC), one of the leading institutions in Aklan through its Theater Arts Guild (TAG) will come with another breathtaking show: "Kuya" This will be showcased on January 6, 2012.
This stage play is a musical-theatrical that encompasses the life of Gen. Paciano Rizal-Mercado, the older brother of our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal.
Paciano, in his young age as an attendee at Ateneo de Manila University, was already exposed to the vindictiveness of the friars ruling the country. He witnessed the brutal execution of his close friend, Jose Burgos, one of the three Filipino martyrs.
Due to his desire to heave the Filipinos’ standing, he insisted Jose to pursue his studies abroad since he is being eyed by the government. Paciano stood as the family’s padre de pamilya by managing their hacienda and supporting Pepe’s study. His greater love for his country and family even withdrew his love, Luisa, causing the latter to dump him.
The Thespian group envisions theatre to be a vessel to educate the Filipino youth in the cultural heritage of our country. Hence, the guild wants to offer Gen. Paciano to the hearts of the many having done great deal of heroism for the liberty of the nation. The group desires to give the due honor Paciano deserves as having seen with lesser value compared to Jose Rizal despite his patriotic contributions during the Spanish era.
This show will mask Paciano as someone who is good-natured yet with full passion and conviction to fight for his fatherland. His critical views had kindled our hero’s perspectives on the cruelty of the Spanish friars, inequity in the society, and exposed Pepe on the occurrence of crab mentality even within relatives just to gain power and security.
Moreover, the production also inhibits twist on the character of Paciano as someone who is romantic, family’s refuge and loving and protective brother.
NVC-TAG before having this gigantic production went through series of workshops, seminars, and researches to prepare the cast for the character they will portray. There were basic acting, event management, make-up, stage management and marketing workshops done to fully elevate the talents of the members.
Kuya is a sequel to the last year’s performance of the group, the Noli Me Tangere, in commemoration of the sesquicentennial death of Dr. Jose Rizal. This is written by Jemimah Villanueva and Churchill Gumboc under the direction of Ms. Rebecca T. Barrios to be performed at NVC Carmen Salas-Quimpo (CSQ) Gymnasium.
Kuya is a show that will surely captivate the hearts of the Aklanons since it talks about love— a kind of love different from the stereotypical. That is the greater love that transcends the personal interest for the freedom of the country.
For Sponsorships & Tickets please inquire at the SSC Office, 2nd Floor RSQ Building, NVC or call the following numbers, 0946-2635950, 0909-7740429 and 262-3439 /MP
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