I. Introduction Love indeed is beautiful thing. It is universal.

It is the reason for our existence, purpose and even our humanity. However, what happens when love is challenged by the un-accepting public? Thus, BERDE is a theatrical play that tackles about the meaning of love of two young men. They are men externally and internally and are sexually attracted only to men. BERDE is foremost a story of a father, mother, and a son, and their relationship with each other, and how this relationship has changed the very core of their own existence. The theme of play showcases about homosexuality, family feud, belongingness and acceptance, love and understanding. The writers point of view and his purpose of this play, is to open-up that Homosexual people should have the right and the freedom like what straight people have in this world. II. Synopsis A. The characters of the story are; Edwin Ocampo (Jade Patrick O. Tomarong) He is the central character of the story. A 20 year old college student raised in an opulent family who amply provides him with his needs and whims. Aggressive, outgoing and he is never afraid to speak his mind. He pampered by his mother, who fondly calls him baby. Edwin, however he is distant and indifferent by his father domineering father. Butch Gavino (Clint Johnson S. Solante) He is charming, put-together, good looking guy who finds himself in love with Edwin. He was raised in an unconventional home by his frigid mother and a drunkard father who left him when he was still young. He is a reassuring partner to Edwin and he sees to it that he remembers the sigficants events in their relationship. Since he came from a broken family, he tries to do anything to keep and nurture his relationship with Edwin.

 Charo Ocampo (Patricia Andrea D. Patea) She is the idulgent and permissive mother of Edwin and the submissive wife of Arman. She is classy, beautiful, and poised. She spoils Edwin by permitting his entire request and often dismisses his misconduct and misbehaviors. As a wife is stifled and acts accordingly to the orders of her husband. She knows openly about the relationships of her husband to other woman but she remains loyal and discerning. Arman Ocampo (Christopher Lingao) He is the stern and unyielding father of Edwin who despises the sexuality of his son. Committed to his profession as an Army Captain, he is respected, feared and valued in the organization that he belongs to. He prioritizes his duty to his country over his family. At home, his relationship with his wife and son contradicts the success he has in the Army. He is generally disconnected with his family and he unabashedly curses his son and berates his wife. Other characters of the story: Ansel Eve B. Ancajas- Ocampos doctor Rachel G. Layaog Butchs mother Josh I. Eballe Jan Alfie N. Bartolome

B. Summary of the story The play was adapted in Filipino from the original play Clash of the Cymbals by National Artist Wilfredo Ma. Guerero, owns a daring plot that is threaded invisibly by a solid story and dissolving moments of tears and excitement about two young men whose struggles, youth, joys and triumphs lampoon the current situation of homosexuality and same sex relationship in the family and the community we live in. Berde is about the lives of Edwin and Butch and their seemingly unorthodox love affair. Both come from a rich prominent nut unstable family. Edwin has a strict military captain father who without discreet curses his son, and a mother who spoils him and

dresses him up as a girl when he was still young. Butch, on the other hand, has a drunkard father, who left him when he was young, and a cold and frigid mother who accepts Butch as he is. The play starts with the not-so typical acquaintance of two individuals who are outwardly different in appearance. As the story progresses, we are ushered to the wealthy and grandiose house of Edwin which metaphors their social status. The conflict unfolds when Edwins father comes home and sees the truth about his son.

III. Reaction 1. My opinion of the play as a whole is its not quite good because I am Roman Catholic followings. In my religion I believe it is very wrong to marry the same sex person. However, I want to say is that homosexuals should have the same equal rights and the same amount of freedom as straight people because in this world it does not matter who, what you are, but it does matter how you contribute to this world and how people make it a better place. 2. The part of the play where I am against, is the part where Edwin holding a gun. Even though its part of the climatic story, hence its violence. Im against on that part because Edwin is holding a gun and sometimes he pointing the gun to his mother. 3. The part of the story I am favor is where Edwin and Butch give important and value to each other. Even though they have no freedom, yet they still fight for their right to be in-loved. 4. After watching the play, I realized that lots of people do not see the side of whom they are inside, but they only see what they are. A lot of people judge each other by a different number of things.