- Last semester it was a requirement for our Speech Comm class to watch the play Orosman at Zafira in UP Theater in connection with our topic non verbal communication. A few days from now it will be shown at the SM Mall of Asia centerstage. Here's my reaction paper where I got a grade of 1.5 from my professor Ms. Amella Bersalona
*The way Dexter Santos directed and choreographed the dance shows different body motions, and these body motions although originally created still serve as a language , each movement is dynamically adapted with the settings.
It's confusing when it comes to the physical characteristics of the
main cast: the girls would look like each other and then the males do the same. They have the same body shape, same hair style, same way of speaking.
This shows a lot of non verbal comm but touching was the most emphasized. Touching means a lot, the way they hold hands, the way they kiss , the way they hug , makes the story easy to understand.That touching is something you do out of love, or something you make to create interest.
I think that the director was able to preserve the way Balagtas wrote the play.The way the lines were said makes it more classic. Each line's intensity connotes a feeling , which I can say it is essential, although it was hardcore deep tagalog yet it was pleasing to hear and understand.
With the way the dance was executed , distance was very crucial. From one movement to another it does interpret a message.*
OROSMAN AT ZAFIRA
Direction and Choreography by DEXTER SANTOS
Original Music by CAROL BELLO
Orosman at Zafira, one of the most-acclaimed works
of Francisco Baltazar, the “King of Tagalog Poets,”
is the story of the struggle for power of three kingdoms:
Marueccos, Tedenst and Duquela.
Amid hatred and war where two individuals find love,
this musical adaptation highlights the strength of the Filipina
and celebrates Philippine culture through breathtaking dance and music.
This original Filipino musical features Jay Gonzaga, Maita Ponce,
Delphine Buencamino, Tao Aves, Roeder Camanag, Red Concepcion,
Gabs Santos, Kevin Concepcion, Acey Aguilar, Jacinta Remulla,
Jean Judith Javier, Natasha Cabrera, Neil Tolentino, Nazer Salcedo,
Ronnie Martinez and the Dulaang UP Ensemble.
