Bonifacio and the Freak Show
The University of the Philippines Los Bańos Office for the Initiatives on Culture and Arts (UPLB-OICA) in collaboration with the UPLB Department of Humanities (DHUM) of the College of Arts and Sciences, HARMONYA: The String Ensemble of UPLB and THEA107: Theater Communication Sections Y & Z through the celebration of the 3rd Southern Tagalog Arts Festival staged “Bonifacio and The Freak Show”, an exciting original Filipino theater musical that run last February 19, 20 & 21, 2014 with 3:00pm and 7:00pm performances at the DL Umali Auditorium, UP Los Bańos in Laguna.
Bonifacio and the Freak Show: Teaser Series
Given the script ahead of time, the team made the teasers according to their characteristics and their memorable lines.
Given the script ahead of time, the team made the teasers according to their characteristics and their memorable lines.
FREAK X HUMAN was the main idea. We tried to portray their freak side through the painting, and made the human side as a silhouette.
Illustrations by ISA ; http://dawnmemories.tumblr.com
The play and the people behind it are all from the Philippines, except Isa. I coordinated with her through e-mails, and I admit that it was hard to explain to her the local terms and themes, plus the history of the play and its subliminal messages.
I would like to shout out all my gratitude to Isa, who made every illustration in this production.
"Galit sa taksil ang Supremo." (The Supremo despises traitors.)
This is the Mariano teaser. We chose Mariano for the first teaser because he's the first character to appear on the show. The caption in the poster is one of the memorable lines of this character.
This is the Mariano teaser. We chose Mariano for the first teaser because he's the first character to appear on the show. The caption in the poster is one of the memorable lines of this character.
"Ang Katipunan lang ang iyong pinagtaksilan." (You only betrayed the Katipunan.)
This is the Valentin teaser. Valentin is the main character of this musical.
The teaser shows his two personas-- the human and his monster self, or the freak.
One of the conflicts in this musical is Valentin's struggle to pick between his two personas.
This is the Valentin teaser. Valentin is the main character of this musical.
The teaser shows his two personas-- the human and his monster self, or the freak.
One of the conflicts in this musical is Valentin's struggle to pick between his two personas.
"Ang bunga ng minsang kataksilan." (The fruit of a once betrayal)
This the Honorata x Felisa teaser, the third and final poster for this teaser series.
Valentin's other conflict was picking between his two lovers, Honorata and Felisa.
Valentin's other conflict was picking between his two lovers, Honorata and Felisa.
Even though he's happy with Honorata, he found a special connection with Felisa who is the same as he is.
Note: I played the role of Felisa~~ So this teaser is my favorite.
Bonifacio and the Freak Show Video Teasers
These are short teaser videos posted in our facebook page.
Bravery. Death. Katipunan.
This 30 secs teaser is made by me.
I'm not good with video editing, but this is something I'm proud to show you guys~~
Bonifacio and the Freak Show graphics
All the other graphics below are posted in our Facebook page.
http://facebook.com/bonifaciofreakshow
One of the initial Bonifacio and the Freak Show teasers.
Made last October 2013, the production is still being talked about and in the process of finalization of the script and the main story.
Made last October 2013, the production is still being talked about and in the process of finalization of the script and the main story.
Bonifacio and the Freak Show shots with watermark
Photos taken by UP Photographers' Society.
These shots are taken last February 19, 2014 -- our set's evening show.
Photos taken by UP Photographers' Society.
These shots are taken last February 19, 2014 -- our set's evening show.
Bonifacio and the Freak Show shirts!
[L-R] Patrik Labugen (choreographer), Lester Andrada (actor), Rudyard Pessimo (cinematic visual design director), Angelica Dayao (musical director), Joey Ting (director) and me! :D
Bonifacio and the Freak Show playbill / souvenir program
The layout is by Joan Nacorda and everyone loved it!
Honorata and Valentin with Harmonya (orchestra)
Almost ending tableau.
Felisa, hihi it's me.
"Sana'y di ka nalang sa akin nagtaksil." (I wish you didn't betray me.)
The last pose.
And the best mentor and director, Mr. Joey Ting
Thank you for believing in me and my team. We will never forget this experience!
To more productions in the future! We love you Sir!
To more productions in the future! We love you Sir!
Bonifacio and the Freak Show publicity team!
I will forever cherish you guys! Thank you for making everything work!
[L-R]: Jalen Lucero, Joan Nacorda, Me, Pau Dreu and Doreen Lipit
[L-R]: Jalen Lucero, Joan Nacorda, Me, Pau Dreu and Doreen Lipit
This is my biggest (and most challenging!!) project to date, but I enjoyed it so much!
I hope I gave a nice branding to Bonifacio and the Freak Show! :)
