PETA restages original children's play

Tagu-taguan Nasaan Ang Buwan?

On its 51st Theater Season, Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) restages an original
children’s musical that will take audiences to a world where everything is possible with the use of a
little imagination.

PETA is proud to continue its mission to provide extraordinary theatrical experiences for children of
all ages as it presents J-mee Katanyag’s “Tagu-Taguan Nasaan Ang Buwan”.

This enchanting production, directed by Dudz Teraña (director of PETA’s well-loved classic, “Batang
Rizal”), comes alive at the PETA Theater Center from November 16-29, 2018.

“Tagu-Taguan Nasaan Ang Buwan?” is about the forgotten land of Saysay Lupalop, a world of
stories that had limitless possibilities. With the curse of the evil Papaw Halimaw, the magical realm
becomes Dilim-Dilim Land, an arid and hopeless place full of fear and restrictions.

It is now up to Popoy, the young descendant of Lola Basyang, to save the world of stories with the
use of his shining heart. Initially unaware of this, his Lola Luna helps him rediscover this forgotten
world through the help of some unlikely friends.

The play focuses on the importance of storytelling and literature in enhancing children’s innate
creativity. “Tagu-Taguan” also shows how stories of imagined tales and far-flung places could enrich
a child’s understanding of the world.

‘Tagu-Taguan’ is inspired by PETA’s vast collection of children’s productions. Katanyag has

borrowed characters from PETA’s previous children’s stories like Pepe and Pepito from “Batang
Rizal”, Prinsesa Mina from “Ang Tiririt ng Ibong Adarna”, Little Match Girl from “Hans Christian
Andersen Must Be Filipino”, Ngo from “Ngo ang Dagang Patay” and Ismail and Isabel from “Ismail at
Isabel”, and brought them to life once again for young audiences to enjoy.

The production also features a young set of artistic collaborators. Under the direction and
choreography of Dudz Teraña with Associate Director Ian Segarra, the creative team includes: Jeff
Hernandez, Composer and Musical Director; Charles Yee, Set Designer; Leeroy New, Costume
Designer; Loren Rivera, Lighting Deigner; Sig Pecho, Shadow and Video Design.
Portraying the boy Popoy are the talented young artists Albert Silos, Omar Uddin, Bourne Luna, and
Andrew Figueroa. The role of the forgetful Lola Luna will be given life by Joann Co, Marichu
Belarmino and Upeng Galang-Fernandez. They are joined by a talented troupe of young theater
actors: John Moran, Vien Alen King, Eric Dela Cruz, Roi Calilong, Joan Bugcat, Gab Pangilinan,
Gold Villar-Lim, Angelo Lantaco, Raven Relavo, Julia Enriquez, Yeyin Dela Cruz-Moran, Teetin
Villanueva, Lemuel Silvestre, Gerhard Krysstopher, Ian Segarra, Joseph Madriaga, Vic Robinson
and Norbs Portales.

‘Tagu-taguan’ is also available on tour. For inquiries and ticket reservations, contact PETA Marketing
and Public Relations Office at Tel. No. 725-6244, or TicketWorld at 891-9999,
www.ticketworld.com.ph.

https://petatheater.com/tagutaguan