BP’s 39th season: A SEASON OF NEW BEGINNINGS
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008A MESSAGE FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTORS
This is truly an extraordinary time at Ballet Philippines. During this 39th anniversary season, A SEASON OF NEW BEGINNINGS, we will look back upon the legacy of BP, experience masterpieces from world-renowned choreographers and look forward to three world premieres. From Alvin Ailey and Vicente Nebrada to Alice Reyes and Agnes Locsin, you won’t want to miss a single program. When you become a supporter of Ballet Philippines, you join an ever-growing family of patrons who enjoy dance at its highest caliber right here in the Philippines. Your generous backing ensures not only the continuation of world class programming and dance, but also guarantees you choice seats, invitations to special events and the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to ensure BP’s place as an international cultural ambassador for the Philippines. Why not get in on the act? Join us today as a Ballet Philippines supporter! See you at the theatre. Alan Hineline & Max Luna III, Artistic Directors
A SEASON OF NEW BEGINNINGS 39th Anniversary Season
TRADITIONS
LA REVOLUCION FILIPINA Cayabyab/Locsin With music by Ryan Cayabyab, choreographer Agnes Locsin’s sensitive telling of “La Revolucion Filipina” provides a vivid, theatrical insight into the events surrounding the struggle for Philippine independence. September 18 10a/3p September 19 3p/8p September 20 3p/8p September 21 10a/3p
NEW BEGINNINGS
NIGHT CREATURE Ellington/Ailey
MGA AWIT Dadap/Luna
THRESHOLDS II Begin/Hineline
Ballet Philippines celebrates the inaugural season of artistic directors Alan Hineline and Max Luna III with an edgy, sexy and sophisticated line-up company premieres. October 17 3p/8p October 18 3p/8p October 19 10a/3p
CLASSICS
COPPÉLIA Delibes/Hineline Ballet Philippines returns to its classical roots with artistic director Alan Hineline’s restaging of this timeless story of young love. Simple, charming and laugh-out-loud funny, this sentimental comic ballet is beloved by audiences the world over and is sure to become a BP classic! December 11 10a/3p December 12 3p/8p December 13 3p/8p December 14 10a/3p
NEO FILIPINO
AMADA Kasilag/Reyes
WALANG SUGAT TBA/Luna
DAOG-DOG SA SANG LIBONG KULOG TBA/Lugnasin
Highlighted by the revival of Alice Reyes’ “Amada” and premieres by Max Luna III and Alden Lugnasin, the NEO-FILIPINO program pays homage to home-grown passion, creativity and artistry - the very heart of the Filipino soul. March 12 3p March 13 3p/8p March 14 3p/8p March 15 10a/3p
