“Br. Benilde,” a theatrical showcase of the extraordinary life, works, and principles of the French educator and saint, is set to be shown on Wednesdays to Saturdays, from January 23 to 26, 30 to 31, and February 1 to 2 at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) SDA Theater.
Award-winning playwright Layeta Bucoy and Virgin Labfest director and dramaturg Tuxqs Rutaquio will bring the extraordinary life of Pierre Romançon, better known as St. Benilde, in an anniversary-special a cappella musical.
In celebration of DLS-CSB’s 30th year, the musical will feature a collaborative performance of locally renowned artists to be led by Al Gatmaitan as Br. Benilde, Natasha Cabrera as the mother and Design Foundation
Department visual-artist professor Fredyl Hernandez as the father.
Promising Benildean student-artists will join the production as well as theater arts major Brio Divinagracia, and dance scholar Brixmond Utrera, who will play the role of the young Pierre Romançon.
The show will be supported by the College’s resident groups, the Coro San Benildo chorale and Saint Benilde Romançon Dance Company (SBDC).
It will likewise showcase the musical direction, arrangement and composition by TJ Ramos, choreography by Dance Program Chairperson Christine Crame, production design by Joee Mejias, technical direction and lighting design by Jay Aranda, and costume design by Jay Lorenz Conanan.
Br. Benilde will have shows at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the SDA Theater, 5/F School of Design and Arts (SDA) Campus, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, 950 Pablo Ocampo (Vito Cruz) Street, Malate, Manila. For inquires, call +632 230 5100 local 3863.
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