![]() “What we give the public now is a tribute to Florante and Laura, as literary characters, a tribute to Francisco Balagtas and his mastery of the Tagalog language, and a tribute to the komedya, which is a true Filipino theater form. “We are highlighting the beauty of the language and the elements of komedya,” he continues. His understanding of Balagtas’ words allows audiences the opportunities to witness Florante’s encounters with love - his love for knowledge, his love for his parents, his brotherly love for his best friend Minandro, his romantic love for Laura, his love for his enemies, and ultimately, the love for his country and the Higher Cause.” ![]() “His interpretation of the classic focuses on the many facets of love - from its purest form to its most corrupted version. “Boni Ilagan wrote such a superb script!” exclaims director Camañag. See how the love of florante, laura, Aladin and Flerida conqyered the warring Moors and Christians. The famous Filipino love story uses the theater form of the ‘komedya’ complete with its majestic marches and grand batalia. proudly presents its 38th season opening production Francisco Balagtas’ “ FLORANTE AT LAURA” - one of the most enduring Filipino literary masterpieces described by many as a poetic art that examines the nature of justice, truth and commitment to fairness, written into a play by award-winning and respected playwright Boni Ilagan, with multi-awarded actor, Roeder Camañag as its director.
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