Shakespeare classic with a twist

MANILA, Philippines - Rolando S. Tinio’s classic Filipino translation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet gets a modern-day update in Dulaang Filipino (DF)’s R&J, the theater company’s official entry to the 11th Lasallian Arts Month.

Set in the neon-lit fast-paced world of show business, Juliet is the rising star of Capulet Studios, Inc., while Romeo is the leading male artist of Montague Studios, Inc., its rival. The tragic story is subjected to the trappings of music videos, klieg lights and paparazzi to provide today’s audience with an alternate way of appreciating the classic.

Dulaang Filipino, the official theater group of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB), presents its contemporary adaptation from Feb. 16 to 19 at the School of Design and Arts Theater. A benefit show on Feb. 19 will be staged specially for DF alumni. The production is the company’s main presentation for this school term.

For details, log on to facebook.com/cultureandarts.benilde.