Would you believe that the iconic musician Andrew Lloyd Webber in absentia was given special attention in a show produced by 2TinCans Philippines, Inc.?
Yes, the illustrious composer of Broadway and West End's "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Evita," "Phantom of the Opera," among others was featured in his "School of Rock" last week in Cebu.
"School of Rock" was a high-octane stage adaptation of the 2003 hit film that celebrates youth, rebellion, and the transformative power of music.
Directed by Sarah Mae Enclona-Henderson, 2TinCans Founder and Producing Artistic Director, the production featured choreography by Vincent Paul Diez Gaton, with vocal coaching by Mikee Amagsila and Mario Alcoriza of 2TinCans Theatre Company.
The show brought together a vibrant ensemble of performers led by 2TinCans Theatre Lab’s musical theatre students and supported by members of the 2TinCans Theatre Company. The result was both a celebration of emerging talent and a testament to the company’s 11-year legacy of developing Cebuano theatre artists.
“This show is more than just rock ‘n’ roll. It’s about finding your voice, making noise with purpose, and discovering who you are when someone finally believes in you,” said Enclona-Henderson. “It’s loud. It’s messy. It’s joyful. And it’s exactly the kind of show 2TinCans needs to do right now.”
Featured in the cast were 2TinCans Theatre Lab’s musical theatre students for this year’s first quarter program: Fia Mikaele Cagulada, Arabella Yzarra Carbungco, Amanda Grace Yu, Patricia Grace Crago, Kasofia Loquez, Zaviel Beaux Suralta, Courtney Suzanne Encarnacion, Maria Morgana Gonzalodo, Aleesha Tabar, Sky Clemente, Ciara Baricuatro, Queenie Madonna Paras, Alden Patrick Manansala, Juliene Cardenas, Henrique Kristoffer Ong, and Joaquin Codilla.
With its message of empowerment, teamwork, and turning the volume up on what makes you different, "School of Rock" was a great watch for the whole family.
Performances were held at the Dr. Ronald R. Duterte Theater, University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF), Lahug Campus.
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