the legend of limasawa: a dance drama
DESCRIPTION
An adaptation of the operetta by Dr. Virgilio Fuentes, this dance drama tells about a powerful but aging King named Kulambo who, along with his five wives, rules Limasawa (literally “five wives”), an island in the southern tip of Leyte.Although he already had two sons with two of his four wives, Rajah Kulambo wanted another son who would succeed him. Since his fifth and youngest wife could not bear him a child, he decided to take yet one more wife.He chose, Myra, who happened to be engaged to Amad. Distraught at this unfortunate turn of events, Myra and Amad decided to run away. They were soon forcibly taken back to Limasawa. Amad was punished while Myra was brought before Rajah Kulambo and ordered to prepare for the Royal Wedding.During the marriage ceremony, however, lightning and thunder struck the entire island-an unusual occurrence that all islanders interpreted to be a bad omen.In the ensuring commotion, Myra and Amad had the chance to escape. But they soon returned to the Kingdom to beg the King for forgiveness. Rajah Kulambo did not only forgive them, he also gave them blessing. Thus, the two lovers were reunited and Rajah Kulambo remained with his five wives.TRANSCRIPT
Limasawa a dance drama
Leyte Normal University
Southern Leyte State University
Tra Vinh University, Vietnam
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
RTR Plaza, Tacloban City
Palo, Leyte
Roadshows
March 6, 2015
March 15, 2015
May 26, 2015
May 29, 2015
June 23, 2015
July 29, 2015
August to December 2015
PERFORMANCE DATES
An adaptation of the operetta by Dr. Virgilio Fuentes, this dance drama tells about a powerful but aging King named Kulambo who, along with his five wives, rules Limasawa (literally “five wives”), an island in the southern tip of Leyte.
Although he already had two sons with two of his four wives, Rajah Kulambo wanted another son who would succeed him. Since his fifth and youngest wife could not bear him a child, he decided to take yet one more wife.
He chose, Myra, who happened to be engaged to Amad. Distraught at this unfortunate turn of events, Myra and Amad decided to run away. They were soon forcibly taken back to Limasawa. Amad was punished while Myra was brought before Rajah Kulambo and ordered to prepare for the Royal Wedding.
During the marriage ceremony, however, lightning and thunder struck the entire island-an unusual occurrence that all islanders interpreted to be a bad omen.
In the ensuring commotion, Myra and Amad had the chance to escape. But they soon returned to the Kingdom to beg the King for forgiveness. Rajah Kulambo did not only forgive them, he also gave them blessing. Thus, the two lovers were reunited and Rajah Kulambo remained with his five wives.
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1. Lirmin (1st Wife): Thea Ticoy2. Minda (2nd Wife): Myra Grace Flores3. Daling (3rd Wife): Gillian Mae Villaflor4. Liwana (4th Wife): Cristina Estolano5. Ermin (5th Wife): Justina Lantajo6. Rajah Kulambo: Bienvenido Roncall
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1. Rajah Siago: Mel Brian Berida2. Dalogdog: Michael Jun Ponciano3. Isram: Ariel Salarda4. Ahmad: Romyr Gabon5. Myra: Hanzel Monika Saboren
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1. Hanzel Monika Saboren2. Emmeline Coles3. Candice Aguilos4. Micheline Gotardo5. Eva Rosal
6. Devine Grace Funcion7. Cyrene Caspe8. Alma Sonia Sanchez9. Ma. Rebecca Abayan
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81. Lorena Ripalda2. Rowena Ariza3. Jocylen Tiopes4. Nilda Jamora
5. Jocelyn Bayrante6. Liza Bacierra7. Corazon De la Cruz8. Emily Jill Nival
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1. Romyr Gabon2. Michaek Jun Ponciano3. Orestre Ortega Jr.4. Cesar Blanco
5. Gerardo Nicol6. Ariel Salarda7. Caesar Roderick Tado8. Bryan Joseph Matillano
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1. Edwin Murillo2. Edgar Pantas3. Garry Portillo II4. Mervin Pesado5. Lowell Quisumbing6. Rulf Alcober7. Rommel Verecio
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1. Rogelio Negros Jr.2. Victor Bactol3. Charles Abanilla4. Las Johansen Caluza5. Dennis Bautista6. Generoso Mazo7. Marisol Abanilla8. Gilbert William Salazar9. Janet Espada10. Marietta Manaog11. Maricel Gomez12. Marife Daga
Production StaffEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ANDCHOREOGRAPHY
ASSISTANT CHOREOGRAPHER
MUSICAL DIRECTORS ANDTRAINORS
REHEARSAL MASTER
SCRIPT/PROGRAM NOTES
STAGE DESIGN
PROGRAM DESIGN/LAYOUT
PROPS MANAGERS
TRAVEL COORDINATORS
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Dr. Jude DuarteUniversity President
Romyr Gabon
Hanzel Saboren
Gilbert SalazarFor vocals
Las Johansen CaluzaFor Instrumentalists
Ariel Salarda
Marietta B. Manaog
Roger NegrosBienvinido Roncal
Leo Omamalin
Dennis BautistaGarry Portillo II
Emily Jill NivalCandice Aguilos
Ma. Victoria A. DiazDirector, Cultural Affairs
Program Sponsors
LANDBANK OF THE PHILIPPINES
HINUNANGAN ENTERPRISES/ENGR. REYNALDO FERNANDEZ
MUNICIPALITY OF PALO
MUNICIPALITY OF LIMASAWA
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORSFelix Lauro Castillo dela Cruz, /Don Bosco3 A’s BuildersUPRAISE, Inc.QQ EnglishAte Mercy’s Food StopOffice of the Leyte GovernorSchubert AusteroOffice of the Congressman 1st District of LeytePintados Kasadyaan
SILVER SPONSORSViaje Holidays Travel ServicesNew Five Star Trading and Printing PressOur Lady of Assumption EnterprisesSL Ruiz FurnitureOffice of the Leyte Vice-GovernorAtty, Ruby Grace Lastrilla/Ruby StarPepsi -Cola Products Philippines, Inc.CIEAtty. Ronelito O. TicoyLEYECO IIMarjorie de Veyra/VP BinaySen. Ralph G. RectoSiony NogarRelito A. EspadaRey Badajos DaculMaureen Ocampo/Delane VergaraCopylandia Office System Corp.Cherry Ann DrakeCapt. Brian Jasper R. BayranteOcho Seafood and GrillNydia Ty YapAlmie Pachoco LatimoreGreat Start Tacloban Tutorial CenterVirginia L. Tado
SILVER SPONSORSLt. Esteban P. Bayrante, Jr.Victor QuintanaProf. Primo A. MontanaZamora TradingEva D. BooromMaria Teresa PortilloLydia BernardoGuadalupe RenomeronEleanor ChucaBayron S. BarredoMr. & Mrs. Marck Chester TamayE-Water/Mr. & Mrs. Brian Valiente ElorchaEvelyn A. Labitag Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Ariaso
BRONZE SPONSORSKUMON Tacloban Center Mr. & Mrs. Roberto BarroJudith C. LambrintoTres Niñas General MerchantHomer Uy/Han’s GraphicsChristian EscobarteMr. & Mrs. Manolito CostillanoJosephine Flores CastilRuby Rose P. AbillarNick GuarinoCary P. JaucianNieson CastilArlene CamillerDoris PicsonMercy DadullaMr. & Mrs. Constancio Delmonte
Program Sponsors
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