Acknowledged a landmark production, Ranaw: Isang Alamat a play in dance and music presents our pre-colonial tribes in turmoil. Their conditions prophesy our fragmented state today. Dug from the research of the late Dionisio Orellana, the play chronicles the journey of epic hero Bato Lakungan who traverses triumphs and painful reversals of fortunes in his attempts to unite the North-Central Mindanao tribes. The hero - who as an historical personage links these peoples to a common lineage - symbolizes the shared genealogical roots of the Maguindanon, Maranao, Higa-unun, and Iliganun.

His is the fate of the Filipino tragic hero. He rules to save yet fails to keep the promise of a peaceful and prosperous land. The disasters are not fated on us but are wrought by the workings that leaders and men cast on their people.

Feb. 20 - 21, 2009
(2:30 p.m. matinee / 7:30 p.m. gala)
CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theater)

tickets:
P500. / P400. (50% students with IDs)
matinee: P250.
contact: 09167006209 / 09223786959

reviews excerpts
"The show dazzled the audience with its colorful native costumes, well-executed pangalay-based dances and contemporary choreography." CHRISTINE GODINEZ-ORTEGA, The Philippine Daily Inquirer [full review]

"...a splendid performance..." ALBERT FAUROT, NSC News Supplement

"...superb combination ...excellent ... a very, very enjoyable performance!" JAMES A. PALMORE, Silliman University

"...beautiful... skillfully directed, absolutely entertaining." NORA RAVELLO, Silliman University

"...a paean to the artistic sensibilities of Filipinos....entertaining, well researched - and Filipino." LUDENDORFFO DECENTECEO, Theater Director and Designer