Theaterati

If you’re wondering what the heck happened to Theaterati, well, he got busy - incredibly busy juggling two shows which officially open today. One is 9 Works Theatrical’s You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown and the other is Ateneo Blue Repertory’s Company Call - a one night only concert featuring current Bluereppers and our distinguished alumni, as well as excerpts from Bluerep productions past and present. 

Today was one of the longest days of my life. Had to wake up early to inspect Henry Lee Irwin Theater, and make last minute set adjustments with Jim, our choreographer and assistant director, EA our head stage manager, Nikki our production manager, and Miyo our lighting designer. 

Jim came up with this incredible idea to move in the light blue curtains and well, the set just looks phenomenal. I can’t wait to see the full breadth of Miyo’s lighting tomorrow.

I am so incredibly proud of the cast and even the alumni who stayed ‘til past midnight to finish our first technical dress rehearsal for the show. We finished at around 1:30am. I’ve never done this in Blue Rep before (then again, we’ve always had weeks to adjust to a venue). This time, we only have two days, tomorrow included. Nevertheless, I am happy with the outcome, admittedly nervous, anxious but really more of excited for tomorrow to come. Bring it bitches!

This cast has really come a long way from when I first met them. I now love them dearly and hope that they strive to keep bettering the craft and keep that passion for the theater alive in their hearts. I’m also proud of the crew who has been so patient with my temperament and been “fighter stand ins” throughout this whole rehearsal period. And let’s not forget the band - oh the band who is perfection. They really have done such a fine job under Ejay, our musical director - who I predict is the next Rony Fortich.

Rehearsing for a concert is no joke. It requires a lot of patience and understanding from our end as the artistic team, planning on the part of the production. Of course, there’s Incomplete attendance ‘coz of students with field trip et al, and of course you have alumni who have their day jobs. But coming from today’s rehearsal, seeing the outcome so far, and what other improvements we might make to the show, I’m just happy that I got to be a part of this production despite my obligations with 9 Works Theatrical. Also, in spite of my near state of dying, physical and mental exhaustion, I’m still here and still standing, and happy and proud to be a Bluerepper more than ever.

Here’s to Company Call: Bluerep at 20! Cheers to the army that made this production possible =)

The big day is today (February 11) 8pm at the Henry Lee Irwin Theater in Ateneo. For tickets, please text 0917-8908633. Hope you guys can support!