ALL ARTISTIC POSSIBILITIES.

TOURING PRODUCTIONS

The following productions are available for performances from August, 2009 to March, 2010:

TONYO/PEPE – Dalawang Bayani, Dalawang Mukha ng Rebolusyon

Written by Rene V illanueva and Malou Jacob

Directed and performed by Karlo Marko Altomonte

A twin-bill of one act plays (“Tonyo” by Rene Villanueva and “Pepe” by Malou Jacob) on the lives of Gen. Antonio Luna and Dr. Jose Rizal. The production provides an intimate portrait of the two National Heroes. The play is our group’s longest running production – it was first staged in 1998 at the University of the Philippines – Baguio and has since been presented in various venues including Brent International School (1998), Baguio Colleges Foundation (now University of the Cordilleras) and St. Louis University (2001), Lorma Colleges, San Fernando, La Union (2002), Daet, Camarines Norte (2003), Cordillera Career Development College in La Trinidad, Benguet (2004), University of Baguio ( 2005), Lingayen National High School (Pangasinan), Kabayan Elementary School (Benguet), Candon and Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur (2006), and most recently at De La Salle Lipa, Batangas and U.P. Baguio (2008).

MGA INA NG BAYAN

Written by Rene Villanueva and Malou Jacob

Directed by Karlo Marko Altomonte

Featuring Gigi Dueñas, Raye Baquirin and RL Abella-Altomonte

This production is a triptych of three monologues that tell the stories of Teresa Magbanua, Gregoria de Jesus and Teodora Alonzo, three women who helped shape our nation’s history. The production features award-winning actresses Gigi Dueñas (Apocalypse Now, Himala, 1983 Metro Manila Film Festival and Catholic Mass Media Best Supporting Actress awardee), Raye Baquirin (Aliw awardee) and Baguio-based veteran theater and independent film actress RL Abella-Altomonte.

SEX, DRUGS, ROCK & ROLL

Written by Eric Bogosian

Performed by Karlo Marko Altomonte

With live music by the alternative musical group, AVP

This performance-art piece tell the stories of 10 painful, hilarious characters, including a remorseless killer, a pompous British pop star, a simpering beggar, an unscrupulous lawyer, a street punk, and a New Jersey millionaire in love with the grotesque trappings of suburban life. Live music complement the performance with songs performed in between the monologues.

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND

Written and composed by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty

Directed by Karlo Marko Altomonte

This one-act musical with book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty was based on the novel My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy. The musical is a retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid set in the French Antilles in the Caribbean Sea. The show also includes elements of the Romeo and Juliet story.

Once On This Island was first staged by Open Space in 2004 and has since restaged the play numerous times and has been performed outside Baguio in 2006 when the production was presented in Dagupan, Pangasinan. This Caribbean-inspired musical touches on several relevant social issues and is suitable for a wide range of audiences – from elementary pupils to college students .

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

by Andrew Lloyd Webber

Directed by Karlo Marko Altomonte

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

by Andrew Lloyd Webber

Directed by Karlo Marko Altomonte

For inquiries and more details regarding the sponsorship and/or the presentation of the above productions in your area/school, email us at this address (openspace.multimedia@gmail.com).

PRODUCTION CREDITS

"Pag-Ibig Sa Tinubuang Lupa” a concert featuring the poetry of Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Amado Hernandez set to music by KM Altomonte and Ethan Andrew Ventura (SM Atrium, 2008).

“Tonyo/Pepe” two one-act plays by Rene Villanueva and Malou Jacob, (University of the Philippines-Baguio: 1996, Brent International School: 1998, Baguio Colleges Foundation, St. Louis University: 2001, Lorma University: 2002, Daet, Camarines Sur: 2003, Cordillera Career Development College: 2004, University of Baguio: 2005, Lingayen National High School, Kabayan Elementary School, Candon City, Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur: 2006, De La Salle Lipa, Batangas: 2008)

“Ang Paglilitis Ni Mang Serapio” by Paul Dumol (VOCAS-Baguio, University of the Philippines Baguio: 2007)

“Jesus Christ Superstar” by Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice, (University of Baguio: 2006, VOCAS, Camp John Hay Art Park: 2007, SM Atrium: 2008)

“Once On This Island” a musical by Lhynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, (Baguio Convention Center: 2004, University of Baguio: 2005, Camp John Hay Art Park, VOCAS, Baguio Convention Center: 2006)

“Pangarap” a musical by KM Altomonte (Baguio Convention Center, St. Louis University: 2003, University of Baguio: 2005)

“Manifest Destiny” a play on the life of Paciano Rizal by KM Altomonte (Brent International School: 2003, CAP Building: 2004, University of Baguio: 2005)

“Mga Ina ng Bayan” three plays on the lives of Teresa Magbanua (Malou Jacob), Gregoria De Jesus and Teodora Alonzo (by Rene Villanueva) (University of the Philippines Baguio: 1999)

“Kiss Of The Spider Woman” by Manuel Puig, staged in cooperation with Ferdie Balanag (Baguio Colleges Foundation: 1999)

“Taguan, Habulan, Patintero” an original play on children’s rights by KM Altomonte, (Baguio Colleges Foundation: 1998);

“A Prelude To A Kiss” by Craig Lucas (Camp John Hay: 1997);

“Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll” a performance art piece by Eric Bogosian, (BCF, UP: 1996, Brent International School, University of Baguio: 1999, Workshop for Creative Survival: 2000, University of Baguio: 2005, Café By the Ruins: 2008);