Observations, Analysis, and Ratings
“This production, adapted by Marcy Heisler and Bryan Louiselle, brings to the stage the very same wonder enjoyed by generations in Disney’s classic animated film. With the Disney Classic treatment intact, audiences can expect the same timeless songs and characters they have enjoyed time and again.”
I came to the venue at exactly 8:30 in the morning. Greenbelt 1 was empty and only Jollibee was the fast food open. I went upstairs and checked if someone was already selling the tickets. Luckily, a woman was selling tickets to a mother. I confirmed if she sells the tickets and told her that I am from AMACC. I bought the P250.00 ticket and she told me that the theater will open at 10am. I went downstairs and ate breakfast. It was 9 am and a line began to form. Some foreigners, pre-schoolers, nannies, and adults were present too. When the line outside the theater began to move slowly, at 10am, I was not expecting too much scenes from the musical play because on Cinderella’s story book you’ll be reading and imagined the whole scene for 10 minutes or less. I was seated on Balcony- right inside the Onstage Theater; the view was perfect to see the whole stage and the scenes but it was not a precise angle and distance to stare the characters. I would love to seat on the middle of the theater, for a precise angle, but it was RESERVED for some VIPs. Anyway, I am in comfort and felt little cold. A voice told us, “The Play will start within 15 minutes.” And until that minutes became in seconds.
The musical play began with dressed people, about a dozen of them, dancing with colorful costumes, and balloon dresses. The first scene began outside the house of Cinderella. She’s petite, white complexion, and pretty. Her two evil stepsisters, Anastasia and Drizella, appeared. The two evil stepsisters were perfectly portrayed by the actresses. The evil stepmother was seemed to have more arrogant lines but she’s good looking though. The stepsisters and stepmother asked Cinderella to finish her house chores in a way of singing. Cinderella’s friends were the mouse, Jack, Perla, Luka, and the fat Gus. They were playful and kind to Cinderella. Next scene was the announcement of the Grand Ball from the Kingdom of Prince Charming. It was stated on the letter an invitation for all the maidens in the kingdom. The Prince would like to search for someone he will marry. The family of Cinderella heard the news and they were getting ready for the ball. But Cinderella was not allowed to come because she has to finish many things. She didn’t lose hope instead her mice friends helped her. They cheered up Cinderella and made a gown for her. The evil stepsisters saw it and destroyed Cinderella’s dress. She was so sad. A fairy god mother showed up in a white dress. She’s old and cheerful. She told Cinderella that she will be coming to the ball using her magical powers. The fairy god mother asked the mice to find a pumpkin. During this part, audience participation is needed. This part was so funny and I felt I was like a kid again. She asked us what vegetable is round and the color is orange. Some of the kids near the stage answered, “Pumpkin”. Bjorn, who was seated at my right, told me that it should be a squash. Going on, the pumpkin changed to a big carriage. The first two mice were transformed to white horses and the other two were the drivers. I was amazed how the pumpkin and the mice modified to another form. Cinderella came and she wore a very beautiful white balloon type gown. She also had a tiara on her head and the very beautiful glass slippers. I’ll not be telling the whole story. But in additional, it was new to see a pair of ballet dancers dancing in the middle of the palace. Also, one of the glass slippers was broken and that was new to me.
If I will give this musical play a grade, I just saw last August 2, 2007- Saturday, I‘ll give it 100, a perfect grade as the highest. The lighting and music were first-rate too. Choreography and stage presence of each of the characters were just excellent also. If suggestions are entertain I want to advise that the volume of the voices should be a little louder. The musical play, Cinderella, captured my heart and I really loved its presentation. I don’t want to believe that Cinderella’s story is just for kids only. Even some of the audiences are old enough, each of us can still relate to this poor-girl-turned-princess story. This is an audience and kid friendly theater play that made me stunned and believed how talented and creative the Filipino theater actors, actresses, and organizers are. This musical play showcased the talents of almost the cast and minor characters with their singing, dancing and acting skills. Our very own Cris Villonco, who played Cinderella, did her very best and showed a special expertise in musical theater play. Before, we could only hear her songs from the radio but now she was almost a ladder higher. She really improved a lot. I felt like I want her to be the third “Lea Salonga” right after KC Concepcion. Her voice was superior enough and her beauty will make her the apple of the eyes.
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