Waray-Sorsogon Musical ‘Dayaw, Sa Bilog na Bulan’ to Open in Bicol this May

 

BALUD (Bulan Artists League United for Drama) Theatre Company, a group of artists from Bulan, Sorsogon, is set to stage its second production following its maiden production, Nano Daw Kun, last November.

Entitled Dayaw, Sa Bilog na Bulan, the production is an original Waray-Sorsogon musical that will be staged from May 24-26, 2pm and 7pm, at the ALD Function Hall in Bulan, Sorsogon. Waray-Sorosogon (or Bikol-Bulan) is a vernacular spoken in Southern Sorsogon.

Sa kagustuhang makahanap ng kahit na anong aklat kung saan nasusulat ang pinagmulan ng kaniyang bayan, napadpad ang teenager na si Vincent sa isang sinaunang pamayanan na sumasamba sa buwan. Sa pakikipamuhay niya roon, matutuklasan niya ang kultura, tradisyon, at politika ng kaniyang mga ninuno bago pa dumating ang mga banyagang mananakop. Isang masayang paglalakbay sana ito para kay Vincent hanggang sa balutin ng takot ang pamayanan dahil ayon sa mga matatanda, mangyayari na ang pinakamalagim nilang panaginip. Muling mabubuhay ang Bakunawa na magdudulot ng delubyo sa kanila. Mapipilitan si Vincent na makipagsapalaran upang mailigtas ang pamayanan at upang lubos niyang makilala at maunawaan ang sarili at ang kaniyang kasalukuyan.

The cast features Eli Borlagdan, Io Frenzy Bautista, Mark Justine Pelenia, Haide Geralde, Maricris Gepiga, Glifford Gigantone, Maan Porcalla, Megan Aycocho, Aljo Alunan, Chase Gicaro, Jett Gutlay, Noel Oro, Kent Pagkaliwanagan, Exequiel Gipit, Arvin Garra, Rodlyn Althea Goyala, Princess Macoy, Joshua Godalle, Mark Luis Enteria, and Justin Mortega.

Dayaw, Sa Bilog na Bulan is written by Jan-Jan Mohametano (book and lyrics). At the helm is director Drew Espenocilla, who also serves as choreographer.

Joining them in the artistic team are Eli Borlagdan (musical direction), Angelica Dayao (musical arrangement), Chase Gicaro (production design), and Renee Liana Golimlim (lighting design), Clifford Morata (technical direction), Jan Lorens Grieta (assistant direction and stage management), Mark Luis Enteria (production management), and Drew Espenocilla (graphics).

Tickets are P1,600 (VVIP), P900 (VIP), P600 (Regular), and P250 (Gen Ad). They are available for purchase at Zone-5 Brgy Hall, Zone-5, Bulan, Sorsogon. Audiences can also buy through Gcash: Mark Luis Enteria, 09156285463.

The Bulan Artists’ League United for Drama (BALUD) Theatre Company is a group of artists committed to promoting the arts and culture of Bulan, Sorsogon, through theater. BALUD’s goal is to celebrate and establish Bikol Bulan’s vernacular as a legitimate and vibrant variation of the Bikol language.

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Filipino mythology belongs to everyone—Filipinos, Filipinix, and even foreigners. These stories are meant to unite, inspire hope, and empower. They are for all, ever-evolving yet forever a cultural treasure.

Both oral and written mythology in the Philippines are valid because they serve different but equally important roles in preserving Filipino heritage. What is truly harmful is when foreigners manipulate these discussions for personal gain, attempting to invalidate one aspect of Filipino mythology to cause division. Instead of falling for such tactics, Filipinos should embrace the richness and diversity of their own stories, ensuring that both oral and written traditions continue to thrive.

Orally transmitted stories undergo variations and evolve over time, resulting in numerous different versions. There are many different version told by Filipinos, and retold by Filipinos.

The orally transmitted mythology of the Philippines is intended for sharing and understanding. It is a dynamic narrative tradition that evolves over time, distinct from the standardized mythologies found in Western and European cultures. Unlike these established mythologies, the Philippine government has not mandated standardized versions of stories and legends.

Orally transmitted stories undergo variations and evolve over time, resulting in numerous different versions. There are many different version told by Filipinos, and retold by Filipinos.