REP goes on a love rollercoaster with I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change

 

Directed by Menchu Lauchengo-Yulo, REP's I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change takes a modern
twist on the classic exploration of love and romance. With book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro,
and music by Jimmy Roberts, this comedy musical has a cast of 40 playing characters.

How many left swipes before finding The One? Is a year-long talking stage acceptable? How to get over being catfished? With love and romance as complicated as they’ve ever been, Repertory Philippines (REP) gives us a wild ride through the phases of modern relationships as it showcases the musical comedy I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change from June 14 to July 6 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in RCBC Plaza.

With book and lyrics by award-winning Joe DiPietro, music by renowned composer Jimmy Brooks, and directed by the First Lady of Philippine Musical Theater Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, REP’s latest production presents a series of hilarious yet achingly familiar vignettes on connection and intimacy, commitment and loneliness. Premiering at the Westside Theatre in 1996, this 2024 staging is set in a bustling metropolis where swiping left or right is the norm—touching on things like chasing that invisible string in this era of situationships and ghosting and reigniting that spark despite all the distractions.

REP’s take on the second longest-running off-Broadway musical features a fantastic and accomplished cast of four playing 40 characters. And all are making their theater comeback with this production. Gian Magdangal, known for his versatile skills as a singer and actor, takes the stage after his standout performance in the 2022 REP production of Carousel, which earned him his second PHILSTAGE Gawad Buhay award as Male Lead Performance in a Musical & L.E.A.F. Awards Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Musical. A long-time REPper, Gabby Padilla joins the quartet after garnering recent acclaim for her film roles in Billie and Emma where she got a FAMAS nod and Gitling which made her win Best Actress award at the 2nd Paragon Film Lokal Choice Awards and 4th Pinoy Rebyu Awards.

Gian Magdangal, Gabby Padilla, Marvin Ong, and Krystal Kane explore the highs and lows of love-
from awkward first dates to challenges of maintaining a long-term relationship--in REP's I Love You You're Perfect, Now Change

Krystal Kane is returning to the spotlight after a four-year hiatus. Bitten by the theater bug since she’s 10, Kane is known for her roles in The Sound of Music as Brigitta, In the Heights as Nina, Spring Awakening as Wendla and Tabing Ilog: The Musical as Jerry. Another theater comeback, PHILSTAGE Gawad Buhay Awardee singer-actor-songwriter Marvin Ong, brings his remarkable talents to the stage, having previously earned accolades for his role as Toby in REP’s Sweeney Todd and achieving gold record status for his debut album. The production will be supported by swings, Barbara Jance, whom we last saw at REP’s 2023 - 2024 run of Snow White and the Prince and Davy Narciso, known for the productions under his belt with Ateneo’s Blue Repertory, he may have stepped back from theater since graduating in 2022 but now he tries to juggle it together with pushing a career in Psychology.

An exceptional team of creatives is also bringing this production to life. Assistant Director Cara Barredo, Musical Director Ejay Yatco, Set and Costume Designer Joey Mendoza, Associate Costume Designer Hershee Tantiado, Associate Set Designer Lawyn Cruz, Projector Graphics and Video Designer GA Fallarme, Lighting Designer Meliton Roxas, Choreographer Stephen Viñas, and Sounds Designer Aji Manalo are all on board to join the quest for modern love.

“With I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, we want to give audiences something they can relate to whether they’re a young romantic hit by dating app fatigue or an older couple going through the trials of marriage,” Lauchengco-Yulo explains. “Because regardless of the age or stage in love, we want this show to emphasize that despite all the problems and miscommunications, love endures—with lots of laughs and some wit on the side.”

 For show-buying, sponsorships and ticket inquiries, contact REP at 0962-691-8540 and 0966-905-4013 or send us an email at marketing@repphil.org or promotions@repphil.org or through this link: https://linktr.ee/repertoryphilippines Tickets will be available via Ticketworld and Ticket2 Me.

For updates and show schedules, visit www.repertoryphilippines.ph, or like and follow @repertoryphilippines on Facebook and Instagram.

Skip the Wait, Live Now: Bakit RFO Unit ang iyong Perfect Match!

Bella Vita RFO Units

 

Pinag-iisipan mo na bang bumili ng sariling bahay? Awesome! Maraming options ang nariyan para sa’yo, pero ang pagpili kung pre-selling unit or RFO unit ba ay tagalang kailangang iconsider ng mabuti. Sure, ang pre-selling ay talaga namang mas mura sa simula. Pero sa sa pagbili ng RFO unit, maaari mong ma-enjoy ang mga perks na magpapatunay na ito ang winning choice at perfect match para sa’yo.

Imagine this: sa halip na maghintay ng mga buwan o kahit taon para matapos ang construction ng bahay, agad mo nang makukuha ang susi at makakalipat agad. Wala nang pagmumuni-muni tungkol sa tanawin sa bakuran o sa pagdaydream kasamaang mga anak sa mga play equipment – agad mo nang magagawa ang mga iyon. Higit pa diyan ay may pagkakataon kang tingnan mismo ang unit, suriin ang kalidad ng lahat, at makita kung ang layout ay swak sa iyong lifestyle.

At speaking of lifestyle, yung amenities gaya ng play equipment, multipurpose halls, at yung security - lahat ng mga pasilidad na nakakapagpasaya ng pamumuhay sa isang komunidad? Oo, handa na silang gamitin kapag handa ka na rin. Walang kailangang hintayin na malinis muna ang naiwang alikabok ng konstruksyon bago ka makapagpahinga ng maayos sa iyong bagong sala.

Kung iniisip mong ipa-renta ang bagong tahanan mo, agad mo nang maeenjoy ang tamis na kita sa matatanggap na upa sa iyong unit. Wala ka nang hihintayin pa dito – puwede kang makahanap ng mga tenant kaagad at gawing negosyo ang iyong property. 

So, kung ikaw ay naghahanap ng bagong malilipatan agad, whether ito ay para sa pagrelocate dahil sa trabaho, o nais mong magsimula ng iyong pamilya, o di kaya ay gusto nang itigil ang pangungupahan sa apartment, RFO Units ang iyong magiging best friend! 

Sa BellaVita, may RFO units na available na Sakto Sa’yo! Matatagpuan ang BellaVita RFO Units sa iba’t ibang lugar sa Pilipinas gaya ng sa Lian, Lipa, San Pablo, Pila, Rosario, at iba pa. Para sa mga dagdag na impormasyon, bisitahin lamang ang BellaVita Facebook Page. 

Keep Your Children Entertained During the Summer Holidays with these fun Activities

 

With summer rapidly approaching, many people are looking forward to the warmer weather and the longer daylight hours. The colder days and darker nights are beginning to recede, and people are more likely to consider getting outdoors to enjoy the fresh air. However, this summer, many families will not be enjoying a foreign vacation due to the challenging economic circumstances that are currently reducing consumer spending power. High levels of inflation, increased energy costs, and a cost of living crisis are making vacations out of the reach of many families. Many people are choosing to enjoy a staycation instead, which helps them save significant sums of money. However, it is vitally important that your children stay entertained during the summer break. Ideally, you will want them not to spend hours on end using tech devices and computers. In this article, some enjoyable activities for families with children will be explored. The suggestions are ideal for the summer season and none of them revolve around tech and computers.

Traditional family fun with cornhole

There is a certain old-world appeal to games such as cornhole. Like all good family games, they are simple to learn yet surprisingly difficult to master. The aim is simple: throw your bean bags and aim to get them to go down the hole at the end of the wooden cornhole board. Three points are scored when the bag goes down the hole and one point is gained if it lands on the board. You can find here a website that sells a wide range of cornhole boards and even gives consumers the ability to customize their boards for a truly personal touch. Consider playing a family cornhole tournament and offering a small prize for the overall winner. In short, cornhole is a traditional game that can provide fun and excitement for both children and adults during the summer break.

Camping in the garden

When the warmer weather finally arrives, it can be ideal to allow your children to camp in the back garden. Children love building dens and hideouts and allowing them to camp outside, ideally inviting other friends over for a sleepover can be a fun way to spend an evening. There is a wide range of teepees and play tents that are specifically designed for children. They are quick to construct and encouraging children to build their own tent or den can help them to develop their problem-solving and teamwork skills. Choose tents or teepees that are easy to construct and completely resistant to rain. This fun activity is sure to keep your children entertained during the summer months and is a great way to get them away from their computer screens.

Visit your local swimming pool

Briefly, if the coming summer is as hot as it was in the last few years, both children and adults will want to cool off on the hotter days. One of the best ways to do this is to take a trip to your local swimming pool. Some of the bigger venues will have a range of water slides and may even have wave machines or jacuzzis. Spending a few hours at such a venue is the perfect treat for children during summertime and is an activity that they will truly relish.

Hi, Hope: A Unique Gallery that Revitalizes the Lost Feeling of HOPE through the Five Human Senses

 

MentalHealthPH, a non-stock and not-for-profit mental health organization dedicated to fostering a culture of mental well-being in the Philippines, announces its latest initiative: "Hi, Hope!" This groundbreaking event seeks to cultivate hope as a potent antidote to despair, offering a lifeline to those grappling with mental health challenges.

In partnership with Caring Cup by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Ad Hoc Marketing, and Pool Party Creatives, MentalHealthPH invites you to join "Hi, Hope!" an on-ground, immersive event designed to reignite the flame of hope through a sensorial journey. The event will take place at Kitchen by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Net Lima (Six/NEO), at the Bonifacio Global City on April 27, Saturday. The program will commence from 10 am to 12 pm, followed by an open gallery until 7 pm.

At "Hi, Hope!" guests will embark on a sensory exploration, engaging with five unique stations tailored to each human sense:

Sense of Sight—Gallery of Hope: Delve into a visually captivating gallery featuring symbols of hope from suicide survivors. Each exhibit is accompanied by a poignant backstory, offering insight into how these symbols became beacons of hope. QR codes allow guests to connect directly with the creators for a deeper understanding.

Sense of Hearing - Stories of Hope: Experience the power of linguistic artistry as survivors share their stories of hope through poetry and narrative performance

Sense of Touch - Free Hugs: Find solace and reassurance in the warmth of a hug at our designated free hug station, offering comfort to those in need during the event.

Sense of Taste - Affirmation Cookies: Indulge in words of encouragement and hope with affirmation cookies featuring messages from survivors and uplifting quotes, replacing fortune-telling with affirmations for the soul.

Sense of Smell - Aromatherapy Area: Immerse yourself in a soothing oasis of scents at our aromatherapy area, where guests can relax and reflect amidst the calming aroma of scented candles and incense.

In the battle against suicide, hope emerges as a powerful ally capable of guiding individuals toward a future filled with possibility and purpose. We can create a world where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued by fostering hope, nurturing resilience, and extending support.

Additionally, "Hi, Hope!" will be hosted by mental health advocates and attended by various mental health personalities.

Join us at "Hi, Hope!" as we embark on a transformative journey to revitalize the spirit of hope and resilience. Let us pave the way towards a brighter, more hopeful future.

FIND OUT MORE

Mental PH Website: https://mentalhealthph.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthph/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mentalhealthph

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mentalhealthph

A bountiful array of lobsters at Fresh

 

Lobster with Tom Yum sauce by Chef Goh Fukuyama

Enjoy a magnificent meal at Fresh, with an acclaimed seafood buffet and a tour of world cuisine. Featuring live cooking stations that highlight Japanese, Mediterranean, Italian, Filipino, and Chinese cuisines. Immerse yourself in culinary expertise and revel in a bounty of live lobsters. Perfectly prepared to your preference, whether steamed, roasted, or poached. Fresh offers a unique gourmet dining experience.

Poached lobster salad by Chef Cristina Bowerman

Start the feast and delve into a seafood cascade of steamed lobster claw, citrus-poached lobsters, lemon sweet shrimp, ginger-steamed blue swimmer crab, and poached New Zealand black mussels. Chef Xu Fan, the maestro of Sichuan cuisine and the visionary behind the Michelin- starred Xujia Cuisine in Chengdu, creates a Szechuan Boston lobster adorned with a tantalizing Szechuan spicy umami dressing, guaranteed to heighten your senses, and leave you wanting for more. Satisfy your Chinese cravings at the Chinese station of Fresh, where you can indulge in flavorful curry laksa soup, classic dumplings like the pork and shrimp dumpling and Hargao, and Chinese roasted specialties such as Char siu pork and Peking duck.

Szechuan lobster by Chef Xu Fan

If you're hungry for fantastic pasta, come on over to the handmade pasta live station and taste a delicious Lobster claw, angel hair pasta, cheese ravioli alla puttanesca, or Tuscan-style gnocchi. For pizza enthusiasts, the Italian area provides freshly made pizzas with varieties such as four cheese, Honey truffle or spinach ricotta. Chef Cristina Bowerman, Chef Patron of Glass Hostaria, a 1. A Michelin-starred restaurant in Rome serves a poached lobster salad with Boston lobster. Mixed lettuce, celery, and green apples with seaweed mayo. Complement this delicious lobster. Complement this refreshing lobster delicacy with a succulent roasted prime rib accompanied with cabernet and dried cherry sauce, and Yorkshire pudding from the carving station. Enhance your dining experience with a glass of smooth white wine, such as Chardonnay or Prosecco.

Experience the culinary artistry of Chef Goh Fukuyama, the chef behind La Maison de la Nature Goh, a culinary haven in Fukuoka that secured a spot in "Asia's 50 Best Restaurants" 

boasts a Michelin Star. Chef Goh prepares a twist on the classic Boston lobster dish consisting of Homard Tom Yum sauce. Accompany this with steamed rice and indulge in a sweet sukiyaki dish to complement the bold spice of the sauce. You can also pair it with Japanese-inspired delights such as Japanese-style crab meat salad or Gomae salad or choose from other authentic offerings like seafood yakisoba, squid teppanyaki, or a comforting bowl of ramen noodle soup.

Beyond the seafood and meat offerings, prepare to be enchanted by a decadent dessert bar,

where a tantalizing array of heavenly treats awaits. Indulge in your favorite cakes like an ube macapuno cake or a pistachio & strawberry cake or try some Filipino delicacies such as sapin- sapin, suman, biko, or cassava. You can also get yourself some frozen delights like mango yoghurt and strawberry ice pops, perfect for cooling off in the summer heat.

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