Repertory stages ‘Alice in Wonderland’ musical
REPERTORY PHILIPPINES’ Theatre for Young Audiences 2013, in cooperation with the City of Makati, presents “Alice in Wonderland” the musical on Aug. 17 at Onstage, 2/F, Greenbelt 1, Paseo de Roxas cor. Legazpi St., Makati City. The show runs until Dec. 15.
For over 150 years, “Alice in Wonderland” has captivated children with its timeless and whimsical story written by Lewis Caroll. The classic tale is now retold in an enchanting adaptation with book by Jim Eiler, music by Jim Eiler and Jeanne Bargy, lyrics by Jim Eiler.
In the adaptation, Alice returns to the whimsical world she first entered as a child and embarks on a journey to discover her true destiny. This wonderland is a world beyond your imagination and unlike anything you’ve seen before.
“Alice in Wonderland” stars Dani Gana and Chaye Mogg (Al- ice), Nacho Tambunting, Jim Ferrer and Reb Atadero (Rabbit), Liesl Batucan (Duchess), Bituin Escalante and Natalie Everett (Queen of Hearts), Becca Coates and Janine Tolentino (Storyteller/Flora), Rachel Coates and Marie Delgado (Storyteller/Dora), Oliver Usison and Kendrick Ibasco (Walrus/King of Hearts), Nic Campos and Joel Trinidad (French Mouse/Carpenter/Mad Hatter), among others.
It is directed by Joy Virata; musical direction by Baby Barredo; set design by Gino Gonzales; choreography by Lisa, Tintin and Cecille Martinez.
Co-presented by the city of Makati, “Alice in Wonderland” is a perfect treat for the whole family.
Call 5716926 and 5714941; e-mail shows@repertoryphilippines.com; visit www.repertoryphilippines.com.
Chinese painting workshop
A Chinese painting workshop will be held starting Aug. 10, and all succeeding Saturdays until Oct. 12, 2-5 p.m., at Yuchengco Museum in RCBC Plaza, Ayala Avenue, Makati.
Traditional Chinese painting, also known as shui mo (water and ink), is created using a brush dipped in ink and water, and dipped in rice paper. Practicing Chinese brush painting helps one quiet the mind and expand creativity, selfexpression and discipline.
Workshop fee is P6,000 plus materials which can be purchased from the instructor on the first session.
Call Carla Martinez at 8891234, or e-mail info@yuchengcomuseum.org.
‘ArtWearAble’ exhibit
The Yuchengco Museum is also holding a series of exhibits dubbed “ArtWearAble,” ongoing till Sept. 7 at the 3/F of its Bridgeway Gallery.
The exhibit series will highlight artists who not only explore materials and design, but also merge the traditional, ethnic or elegant with the industrial, recycled, outrageous and innovative.
The result is works of art meant to be worn as daring statements with drama and flair.
The first exhibit in the series includes works by National Artist for Visual Arts Arturo Luz, jeweler Hans Brumann, nationalist sculptor Eduardo Castrillo, architect and sculptor Ramon Orlina, sculptor and Movement 8 designer Ann Pamintuan, glass artist Impy Pilapil, and mixed-media and installation artists Michelline Syjuco and Leeroy New.
The Yuchengco Museum is open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Call 8891234, or e-mail info@ yuchengcomuseum.org.
Cake decorating classes at Gourdo’s
Cake decorating became easy and accessible 85 years ago in Chicago, USA, when Dewey McKinley Wilton started teaching what would be known as The Wilton Method.
The method seeks to continue age- old craftsmanship while also encouraging creative experimentation. Participants start out with mastering the fundamentals of cake decorating, and then build upon this expertise to express their creativity.
In Manila, Wilton classes are held at Gourdo’s World MarketAlabang Town Center. The classes are taught by certified Wilton Method instructor chef Peachy Juban, also chef- instructor at the De La Salle- College of St. Benilde’s School of Hotel, Restaurant & Institution Management.
Juban got her certification as a Wilton Method instructor in 2010. She has since conducted several cake decorating workshops here and abroad.
Call 8123022 and 8362131, or visit www.gourdos.com.