07/04/2024
Ma-buhay! celebrates Pinoy pride and brings to spotlight the dynamic Filipino Talents
Manitoba’s first fully Filipino musical ‘"Ma-Buhay!: A New Musical" takes the centre stage and makes its world premiere last night, June 27th, 2024 in Rainbow Stage.
Featuring all-original music and lyrics from Winnipeg's Joseph Sevillo, Ma-buhay! tells the story of three young Filipinos from different economic backgrounds competing in a reality singing competition. Theatre stars Andrea Macasaet and Maan Dionisio lead the cast.
Ma-buhay! is a collaboration of creative minds and is the first musical every commissioned and developed by Rainbow Stage.
The incredible actors also include Daren Dyhengco, AP Bautista, Arnold Tongol , Rochelle Kives, Robin Jordan Quintana, Shauldon Santos, Pierson Alibudbud, Annika Malolos , Jordan Sevillo, Kaitlyn Yago and Ms Joy Lazo.
It also boasts of a brilliant dance and music ensemble consisting of Alba Manuel, Jerilyn Bulaong, Justin Bulaong, Dutchess Cayetano, Victoria Exconde, Johan Malolos, Nathan Malolos, Hazel Wallace, and Josh Calabio.
Ma-buhay! makes use of live orchestra music under the musical direction of Seanne Buenafe. It features fabulous visual, set and backdrop design by students of Sisler High School CREATE program.
The iconic Rainbow Stage dome and Canada’s largest open-air theatre celebrates 70th Anniversary season this summer with Ma-buhay! world premiere and the Broadway musical Mary Poppins.
Catch Ma-buhay! from June 27 to July 14. Tickets can be purchased from Rainbow stage box office or online www.rainbowstage.ca
Meet the Production, stage and backstage staff and crew:
Director & Creator: Joseph Sevillo
Music Director/Conductor, Piano Vocal Arranger: Seanne Buenafe
Co-Choreographers: Lee Banaga, Sharlyne Chua & Jayel Masangkay
Intimacy Director: Sharon Bajer
Associate Music Director: Andrew St. Hilaire
Set & Properties Designer: Adam Parboosingh
Apprentice Set Designer: Joyce Licup
Lighting Designer: Scott Henderson
Sound Designer: Michael Caron
Assistant Sound Designer: Craig Strong
Video Design Coordinator: James Moore
Video Content Creators: Bernard Alibudbud & Sisler’s CREATE Program
Costume Designer: Brenda Belmonte
Apprentice Costume Designer: Alba Ignis
Costume Coordinator: Nancy Puttaert
Music Arranger / Producer: Dane Bjornson
Dance Captain: Victoria Exconde
Assistant Dance Captain: Justin Bulaong
Fight Captain: Dutchess Cayetano
Stage Manager: Karyn Kumhyr
Assistant Stage Managers: Jazz Marcelino & Kathryn Urbanek
Apprentice Stage Manager: Key Caguioa
(PHOTO CREDIT: Rainbow Stage)