Bidasari (stage play)
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Bidasari is the final-installment of a trilogy of stage plays produced and written for Magwayen, the premier theater group of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila. It was based on the original epic of the same name or title.
The epic love story originally graced the stage in 1999, and once again brought back in theaters in 2009.
See also: Bidasari Cast (2009)
. They are the same people who created the second part of the trilogy, Indrapura
, in 2006. Both of them have also collaborated in Saan Darating Ang Umaga?, an afternoon soap on GMA 7
See also: Bidasari AVP
The epic love story originally graced the stage in 1999, and once again brought back in theaters in 2009.
Plot
The story revolves around the life of Bidasari, the most beautiful lady in the kingdom of Indrapura and her love with the generous and attractive prince, Jamil. Torn by war, the wicked sultana, Lilagretha, tries to sort things out in the sultanate by getting rid off the rebels led by Armilo. After hearing the oracle, Lilagretha plots Bidasari's death as the latter poses the greatest threat to her power.Cast (2009)
- Alyssa Paula Tomas as Bidasari. Alyssa was a 2nd-year Physical Therapy student at the PLM. In the second installment titled IndrapuraIndrapura (stage play)Indrapura is the second-installment of an epic trilogy and the tenth major production of Magwayen, the premiere theater group of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila in the Philippines. It debuted on stage on December 9, 2006 at the Justo Albert Auditorium at the PLM Main Campus.-Plot:Indrapura...
, she was cast as the young Lilagretha. - Joseph Andrew Nicolas Molina plays Jamil as the ambassador of the Sultanate of Indrapura and the love interest of Bidasari. Joseph was a third-year Mass Communication student at the PLM. He also made a mark when he played the death-row convict in Magwayen's previous production Eks (X).
- Ana Paula Montano as Lilagretha, the evil ruler of Indrapura. Ana Paula's notable performances in the past include being an evil sorceress in IndrapuraIndrapura (stage play)Indrapura is the second-installment of an epic trilogy and the tenth major production of Magwayen, the premiere theater group of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila in the Philippines. It debuted on stage on December 9, 2006 at the Justo Albert Auditorium at the PLM Main Campus.-Plot:Indrapura...
, a rich nymphomaniac woman in Hawla and a lesbian filmmaker in Eks (X). Ana Paula was a 3rd-year Mass Communication student at the PLM - Godfrey Santos as Garuda, the monster of the forest. Godfrey was also part of the Magwayen's dance group.
- Fatimah Abinal as Zervira, a clumsy fairy and protector of Bidasari.
See also: Bidasari Cast (2009)
Directors
Bidasari is directed by Gawad CCP Awardee John Borgy Danao and written by Magwayen's resident playwright and founder, Carlos Palanca awardee, Marlon MiguelMarlon Miguel
Marlon Miguel is a Palanca Award-winning Filipino writer. He is currently working at GMA 7 as writer and brainstormer for TV soaps. He is also the founder of Magwayen, the premiere theater organization of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila....
. They are the same people who created the second part of the trilogy, Indrapura
Indrapura (stage play)
Indrapura is the second-installment of an epic trilogy and the tenth major production of Magwayen, the premiere theater group of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila in the Philippines. It debuted on stage on December 9, 2006 at the Justo Albert Auditorium at the PLM Main Campus.-Plot:Indrapura...
, in 2006. Both of them have also collaborated in Saan Darating Ang Umaga?, an afternoon soap on GMA 7
See also: Bidasari AVP