PETA's "Walang Aray" Returns for Its Second Leg of Shows

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PETA's latest musical production, "Walang Aray," will be back for its second leg of shows from April 14 to May 14, 2023, at the PETA-Phinma Theater in Quezon City, Philippines. This musical marks PETA's return to live performances after a long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During its first twelve shows alone, "Walang Aray" has shown so much promise that it has been dubbed as PETA's "next potential blockbuster," joining the roster of productions like "Rak of Aegis" and "Care Divas," which ran for several seasons.

Directed by Ian Segarra with music by Vince Lim, "Walang Aray" is a modern retelling of Severino Reyes' century-old masterpiece, "Walang Sugat." This modern-day musical thrives on tongue-in-cheek humor, contemporary pop culture references, and masterful original music that combines kundiman, rock, rap, and pop, while oozing with Pinoy flavor. Severino Reyes' gripping story of love and war brings much-needed laughter and hope through good comedy in true PETA fashion.

Apart from the sharp comedy and contemporary reflections, the highlight of the show is the strong chorus and ensemble. The #TatakPETA ensemble, which has been the heart and soul of many PETA productions in the past, continues to elevate humor and a wide array of emotions in "Walang Aray" through spectacular song and dance with crisp chemistry. The cast features PETA artists Jarred Jaicten, Bene Manaois, Kiki Baento, Carlon Matobato, Gie Onida, Norbs Portales, Neomi Gonzales, John Moran, Tom Bienvenida, Donn Boco, Gerard Dy, Yeyin Dela Cruz, Ada Tayao, and Ayla Garcia, with Gardo Exconde and Csai Habla as the swings.

"Walang Aray" is led by three pairs of cast alternating in Tenyong and Julia's roles: Marynor Madamesila and Gio Gahol, Shaira Opsimar and Jon Abella, and #KDLex, KD Estrada and Alexa Ilacad, whose crossover is history in the making for Philippine entertainment in the realm of theater and television. The three pairs of Tenyong and Julia add a unique experience for theatergoers, where each set provides a unique flavor to the story of "Walang Aray."

"This production also looks at our history in the hopes of encouraging reflections regarding our current situation as a nation," shares director Ian Segarra. "Walang Aray tries to do what Walang Sugat has masterfully done in the past: look at present painful conditions with humor, poke fun at what ails us to jolt us into feeling and thinking and caring. Beyond the laughter, I hope Walang Aray also leads us on what needs to be done in our current situation," he adds.

The second leg of shows run for a month beginning April 14 until May 14. While many audiences are aiming to see the different renditions offered by the three pairs alternating in the roles of Tenyong and Julia, those who have yet to see the production have one month left to grab tickets and partake of PETA's monumental theater comeback post-pandemic.

Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketworld.com.ph. For more information, visit www.petatheater.com/walangaray or follow PETA's social media pages @petatheater.

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