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CPP’s ‘The Nutcracker Ballet Act 2’, ‘Tuloy Ang Pasko’ to Screen at SM MOA Drive-in Theater
Jan Milo Severo (Philstar.com) – December 19, 2020 – 4:43 pm
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Cultural Center partnered with SM to show back-to-back screenings of “The Nutcracker Ballet Act 2” and “Tuloy Ang Pasko” at the drive-in theater at the SM Mall of Asia concert venue on December 19 and 20.
Both dance films will be screened in double billboards at 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm
With Tchaikovsky’s extensive musical score, “The Nutcracker Ballet Act 2” brings the beloved Christmas story to life through dances from many distant lands.
“The Nutcracker Ballet Act 2” is choreographed by Adam Sage after Marius Petipa, with additional choreography by National Dance Artist Alice Reyes. The dressing room is supervised by Adam Sage and Ace Polias.
Meanwhile, “Tuloy ang Pasko” is set in the Christmas season in Manila during the 70s. It narrates Lolo Val’s lonely Christmas Eve in the “new normal” that turns into a joyous one when he is able to reconnect with his old barkada a through a video call.
The story reminds viewers that no matter the distance, time, or situation, we can still celebrate Christmas and feel the Filipino Christmas spirit.
“Tuloy Ang Pasko” features Christmas classics arranged and conducted by National Music Artist Ryan Cayabyab. The choreography is by Ronelson Yadao with Erl Sorilla, John Ababon, Lester Reguindin, Bonifacio Guerrero, Danilo Dayo and Al Abraham. The artistic direction and costumes are by Alice Reyes.
As an added bonus, behind the scenes footage documenting the making of these dance films will be shown between the two productions.
Both dance films are directed by Carlos Siguion Reyna, with set designs by Eric Cruz and lighting designs and technical direction by Barbie Tan-Tiongco.
The performances were filmed at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo CCP without a live audience, following a strict health and safety protocol.
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