Bakla Ako, May Reklamo?

Summer is almost here!  And I’m sure that many of us are dying to get our skins kissed by the sun.  When this year started,  I said to myself that I will not be spending extra cash on personal travels.  So this means that there will be no Boracay and no trips abroad for me this year.  But knowing myself, I’m sure that may change.  It’s still after all, still very early in the year.

One alternative to traveling that I promised myself is to go and revisit my love for the stage.  No, I will not act and will not be a part of a theater production.  Instead, I will be watching as many plays and things that many “cultured” people do.

Enter PETA.  The PETA Theater Center must have heard my thoughts because this summer, they are hosting a series of exciting happenings. On April 12 and 13, the world-renowned LOBOC Children’s Choir will sing music from the 19th Century Philippines. Ever since I’ve seen a feature of them on TV some four or five years back,  I’ve always wanted to watch them and hear them live! And thanks to  Encuentro Filipino (the show’s title), I’m gonna have my chance! Proceeds of the shows will help restore the Loboc Church (which is a National Heritage Site) and generate scholarship funds for these talented children of Bohol.

Show Schedules:
April 12, 3:00 PM  - with guest choir UP Cherubims
April 12, 7:30 PM  - with guest choir Mandaluyong Children’s Choir
April 13, 3:00 PM  - with guest choir Ateneo Chamber Singers
April 13, 7:30 PM  - with guest choir UP Singing Ambassadors

(Tickets available at P1,000, P700, and P500)

Another series of events that I’m looking forward to is Midsummer Nyt Hap’ning! On all Friday nights of April, the PETA Theater Center Roof Deck will be transformed into a bar where people can walk in and expect different kinds of treats!

The first Friday night, April 4, is all about Salsa! Guests can Salsa the night away on their own or with the help of the dance instructors who will be there to help people move and groove to the beat of Latin America on stage.

Comedy Improv Nyt, April 11, will have guests laughing with and learning from the Philippine Playhouse.

On April 18, in the tradition of cafe chantant, PETA transforms songs composed for its women’s plays into an entertaining night of music, laughter and performance in Women’s Cabaret!

And on the last Friday night, April 25, be there  in an exciting evening of fire, colors and rhythm as PETA showcases poi and zip exhibitions and a pageantry of style and masks in the most outrageous fashion parade!

Tickets to the Midsummer Nyt Hap’ning! only cost P200 each - inclusive of 1 free drink!

I think I now know where to spend (or spend less for)  my summer!

For reservations or inquiries, you may reach The PETA Theater Center at 410-0821, 725-6244, 0917 815 4567, or 0918 906 8083 (Ask for Pam, Julie or Badette).

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