(Commenting on the play, not the movie)
My friend wanted to watch the play because Anino was staged by our college’s theater organization (Artistang Artlets, when it was still probably decent) back then in the 1990s. I had to go watch with her too because I loved the movie.
A thousand Philippine pesos was well spent. We were only seated in balcony side seats, but aside from times where the people in front of us leaned forward (no judgment because I would have done the same tbh), it offered a great view of everything. I even made eye contact with Ross Pesigan (as Nardo) during the performance!!! The director, Tuxqs Rutaquio, blocked everything so well. It helps that the theater was small too.
I’ve only developed a true appreciation for theatre recently, but I know a difficult performance when I see one. Elora Españo, as Emma, is onstage for the entire duration of the play, shouting punchy and nuanced dialogue in almost every minute. Emma is a character that most actors would dream to perform; she’s the heart and soul and overall meat of this material. Elora gave a sensual, knockout performance in this one. I have to stan.
Martin del Rosario is impressive with his charisma, and the intimidation his character brings in at the last act took away the breath of the audience. You can’t literally hear anyone make a peep during the last twenty minutes.
I also appreciated the agency and vulnerability Ross Pesigan brought to his character. You really do feel for Nardo.
When I first watched the movie, I was impressed by the tight script. It’s honestly genius, how the script explored masculinity and womanhood. Very much ahead of its time. So to see the script be performed by three brilliant actors in its natural habitat? Just exceptional.
(Commenting on the play, not the movie)
My friend wanted to watch the play because Anino was staged by our college’s theater organization (Artistang Artlets, when it was still probably decent) back then in the 1990s. I had to go watch with her too because I loved the movie.
A thousand Philippine pesos was well spent. We were only seated in balcony side seats, but aside from times where the people in front of us leaned forward (no judgment because I would have done the same tbh), it offered a great view of everything. I even made eye contact with Ross Pesigan (as Nardo) during the performance!!! The director, Tuxqs Rutaquio, blocked everything so well. It helps that the theater was small too.
I’ve only developed a true appreciation for theatre recently, but I know a difficult performance when I see one. Elora Españo, as Emma, is onstage for the entire duration of the play, shouting punchy and nuanced dialogue in almost every minute. Emma is a character that most actors would dream to perform; she’s the heart and soul and overall meat of this material. Elora gave a sensual, knockout performance in this one. I have to stan.
Martin del Rosario is impressive with his charisma, and the intimidation his character brings in at the last act took away the breath of the audience. You can’t literally hear anyone make a peep during the last twenty minutes.
I also appreciated the agency and vulnerability Ross Pesigan brought to his character. You really do feel for Nardo.
When I first watched the movie, I was impressed by the tight script. It’s honestly genius, how the script explored masculinity and womanhood. Very much ahead of its time. So to see the script be performed by three brilliant actors in its natural habitat? Just exceptional.
