This World Theatre Day, we keep in mind a number of the most iconic girls characters in native productions
Glad World Theatre Day! Yearly, the Worldwide Theatre Institute Worldwide invitations a globally acknowledged theater artist to craft and ship a message for the occasion. This 12 months’s message is penned by acclaimed theater director Theodoros Terzopoulos. He’s joined by Pregones/Puerto Rican Touring Theater creative director and co-founder Rosalba Rolon and playwright and dramaturg Adam Ashraf Elsayigh in delivering particular messages for the event.
Of their messages, the three theater artists made appeals to come back collectively as a neighborhood, calling on the facility of collective response, resistance, and empathy.
With World Theater Day additionally occurring in March, aka Ladies’s Month, we at Nolisoli suppose it’s however apt to have a good time the event by remembering the sturdy girls—Filipina!—characters we’ve admired on stage.
Roxane in “Mula sa Buwan”
Feisty and passionate, Roxane is likely one of the many admirable girls on the earth of “Mula sa Buwan.” She is adamant about her goals, and fierce in her perception that she is greater than only a prize to be gained. Largely pushed by romantic love (which isn’t to be appeared down upon!), we see simply how courageous Roxane might be, as she defies expectations and a raging struggle simply to be together with her beloved.
Emma in “Anino sa Likod ng Buwan”
A pivotal character in “Anino sa Likod ng Buwan,” Emma possesses a complexity that may be a thrill to look at unfold. Her fiery ardour is clear in how she takes possession and workouts energy in her sexuality and sensuality, and in how she finally stands up for the trigger she’s fought her life for.
Elsa and Nimia in “Isang Himala”/“Himala: Isang Musikal”
Elsa and Nimia are attention-grabbing contrasts on the earth of “Himala.” They each show power and crafty, albeit on completely different fronts. Elsa relishes in her newfound reputation and affect, rising from being the city’s unusual, oft-useless lady to everybody’s savior. In the meantime, Nimia calls it out for what it’s: that they’re each girls promoting “miracles,” simply by means of completely different means—Elsa, by means of perceived divinely given powers, and Nimia by means of bodily pleasure.
Learn: The rebirth of a two-time traditional: The making of ‘Isang Himala’
Basha in “One Extra Probability The Musical”
Everyone knows “One Extra Probability” and Basha—and maybe have taken inspiration from her character and state of affairs, too. It takes immense power to let go of one thing (or somebody!) we’ve change into so aware of, near, and comfy with. However it’s Basha’s courageous resolution to decide on herself and put her personal goals and progress first that makes her admirable. Equally praiseworthy is her braveness to confess her regrets. There’s additionally energy in embracing our feelings and our wishes, and Basha confirmed us precisely that.
Julia in “Walang Aray”
What endeared “Walang Aray” to audiences is its mixture of contrasting components that simply made a lot comedic sense. Its historic setting injected with modern jokes, choreography, and even TikTok references made it memorable and enjoyable. Nevertheless it’s additionally in characters like its main woman Julia, who subverts the dalagang Filipina picture by being spunky, outspoken, and assured, that makes its message much more revolutionary.
Sister Teresita Castillo in “Grace”
There’s a quiet tenacity in Sister Teresita’s character, evident all through “Grace.” The power of her perception in her visions, her resoluteness within the face of scrutiny, doubt, and even betrayal by these near her, make her one of many characters that actually depart a long-lasting impression even after the curtains shut.
