fter a break of one year in
2017, the popular Filipino
musicalRakofAegiscomes
back to PETA’s stage for its
sixth run since its debutin 2013. Fresh faces take on the roles of Tolits,
Kenny, Jewel, and the lead character Aileen,
alternately performed by young theatre stars Kim
Molina, Shaira Opsimar and Princess Vire.
Featuring the music of the famous local ’90s
band Aegis (“Basang Basa sa Ulan,” “Luha,”
“Halik,” “Sundot,” and “Christmas Bonus,”
among others), the PETA-produced musical was
a collaboration between writer Liza Magtoto
and director Maribel Legarda.
The hype is on! The hit musical is getting all fired up
as it comes back for its sixth run
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PROVEN RESILIENCE
The cast ofRak of Aegis
sings its heart out; (inset)
A scene from the playTIME TO “RAK” AGAIN
Both touched by the destruction that
supertyphoon Ondoy caused in 2009, they
drew the theme from the calamity. As such,
Rak of Aegis stresses the challenges faced
by Filipinos; showcases the resilience of
the inhabitants of a fl ooded area from a
catastrophic typhoon; and delivers the
message, “love exists even in times
of calamities.”
The play has received numerous awards,
including Outstanding Original Musical at the
2015 Gawad Buhay.
Catch Rak of Aegis until 2 September, at
the PETA Theatre Centre in Quezon City. For
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