Guerrero Theater under the direction of DUP and UPPT Founding Artistic Director Tony Mabesa. In fact, Dulaang UP has staged a number of Joaquin classics over the past 40 years: Beatas (translation by Bonifacio Ilagan, direction by Behn Cervantes) Larawan (translation by Alfred Yuson and Franklin Osorio, direction by Behn Cervantes) A Portrait of an Artist as Filipino | Larawan (translation by Bienvenido Lumbera, direction by Anton Juan, Jr.) and Tatarin | The Summer Solstice (direction by Anton Juan, Jr.).įathers and Sons, first staged in 1977 (Philippine Educational Theater Association) and then in 19 (CCP Tanghalang Pilipino), will have its premiere at the Wilfrido Ma. Leo Rialp alternates with Menggie Cobarrubias as Zacarias Monzon in Nick Joaquin’s Fathers and Sons / Mga Ama, Mga Anak.Ĭelebrated for his signature style in the use of language and body of work that explores a wide variety of themes, Joaquin has influenced generations of writers, scholars, and theater artists. Issa Litton alternates with Adrianna Agcaolli as Sofia. The daughter-in-law, Sofia, pacifies the ‘Caritela King’ with his favorite brand of gin.
This birth centennial commemoration features one of his greatest plays, FATHERS AND SONS and its Filipino translation MGA AMA, MGA ANAK by National Artist for Literature Virgilio S. UP Playwrights’ Theatre opens its 26th Theatre Season dubbed as HONORING DEFIANCE with a tribute to National Artist for Literature Nick Joaquin.