Gian Magdangal (left) with fellow forged members (from left) Gabbby Padilla, Krystal Kane, Marvin Ong, and Barbara Jance, and director Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo (proper). Picture: INQUIRER.web/ARMIN P. ADINA
Actor Gian Magdangal has reprised his a number of roles within the hit restaging of Repertory Philippines’ tackle the off-Broadway musical “I Love You, You’re Good, Now Change,” simply as he has returned from his Singapore theater run.
On the opening night time of the present’s rerun, now being staged on the Rep Eastwood Theater in Quezon Metropolis, on Friday night, Feb. 21, he shared his expertise with the neighboring city-state’s theater neighborhood.
“In fact, that was actually one thing that was so unforgettable. It’s a distinct viewers, in a manner, that Tuesday to Sunday it’s full, and folks [are] coming many times,” Magdangal stated.
He performed the position of Larry Murphy in Pangdemonium Singapore’s staging of “Expensive Evan Hansen,” the theater firm’s closing manufacturing for its 2024 theatrical season, that opened to audiences in October final 12 months.
“They’re actually hungry to look at, and nakakataba ng puso iyon (and it warms my coronary heart),” Magdangal stated. “They actually love their theater neighborhood, I’m proud. They’re happy with their exhibits. It’s a part of their tradition,” he continued.
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He additionally shared that there have been moments when disappointment would hit him whereas immersed in Singapore’s theater scene. “Parang gusto ko nang umuwi (I felt like I needed to go house) sooner or later talaga, sa totoo lang (actually). ‘Uh, gusto ko nang umuwi, pero ang ganda ng present, pero gusto ko nang umuwi.’ (I wish to go house, however the present was so good, however I wish to go house,’” Magdangal stated.
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The actor stated the Philippine theater scene is joyful. Nonetheless, there isn’t a level evaluating the surroundings within the two international locations, beause it might be like “apples to oranges,” he defined.
“It’s important to simply depend your blessings, and simply see it within the good components of it on a regular basis. So [if] three, 5 or 500 individuals [are] within the viewers, you continue to do a present, proper? You continue to have enjoyable on the finish of the day,” Magdangal stated.
Magdangal shared that the primary Rrepertory present that he noticed was “The Boyfriend” within the late 90s, when his first girlfriend introduced him to see it. “My life was modified. I noticed Michael Williams faucet dance. Oh my gosh. And, you understand, I actually received [bitten],” he stated.
“And now that it has come full circle, I’m doing this, so grateful to have the ability to do that. However there’s a lot combined emotions doing this, and having the ability to get alternatives overseas. You simply wish to return right here, and like, ‘c’mon guys, do that, c’mon,’ , as a result of we are able to accomplish that a lot better,” Magdangal stated.
He additionally pleaded to the Filipino theater viewers to be extra proactive in the event that they wish to maintain the present growth that the theatrical neighborhood is experiencing.
“If you’d like theater to final, it’s as much as you guys. As a result of they (Singporeans), as I noticed, they actually unfold the phrase,” Magdangal stated.
“Sana talagang gusto talaga natin ito. Gusto ba talaga natin ito? Kasi kung gusto natin ito, gagastusan natin, seryosohin, pag-usapan natin, lagyan natin ng objective. Lagyan natin ng pera, bigyan natin ng significance. Hindi lang iyong ‘ang ganda noh, nakakatawa,’” he continued.
(I hope we actually need this. Do we actually need this? As a result of if we wish this, we are going to spend on it, take it severely, discuss it, put objective to it. Let’s put cash on it, give significance. Not simply ‘isn’t it good? It’s humorous.’)
Magdangal, who additionally just lately signed up with GMA Sparkle, is protraying about 10 characters within the four-header manufacturing, the place the actors take turns in bringing to life a number of tales advised in vignettes.
Menchu Lauchengo-Yulo, who directed the primary run in June final 12 months, returns for the restaging, Repertory Philippines’ opening manufacturing for its 88th theater season.
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“I Love You, You’re Good, Now Change” will run from Friday to Sunday in February, and from Thursday to Sunday in March, till the ninth of the month, on the Rep Eastwood Theater on the fourth degree of Eastwood Metropolis Stroll in Quezon Metropolis. Go to the theater firm’s social media pages for ticket inquiries.