{"id":5174,"date":"2016-03-11T17:34:49","date_gmt":"2016-03-11T09:34:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=5174"},"modified":"2016-03-11T17:35:46","modified_gmt":"2016-03-11T09:35:46","slug":"a-new-angle-on-imelda-livin-la-vida-imelda-by-carlos-celdran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2016\/03\/11\/a-new-angle-on-imelda-livin-la-vida-imelda-by-carlos-celdran\/","title":{"rendered":"A ‘new angle’ on Imelda: Livin\u2019 La Vida Imelda by Carlos Celdran"},"content":{"rendered":"

There have been plenty of shows, movies, and documentaries about Martial Law and how it left its mark on the country. Most of them focus on the Martial Law years and the events that lead to it; however, there is one show that\u2019s kind of about Martial Law that will give you a new perspective: Carlos Celdran\u2019s Livin\u2019 La Vida Imelda.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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UNOFFICIAL. Livin\u2019 La Vida Imelda has been described as \u201cGleefully gossipy\u201d by the New York Times.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Brief background<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The one-man show started as a walking tour of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Complex. Celdran talked about each structure while also telling people the man (or in this case woman<\/em>) behind the entire complex: Imelda Romualdez-Marcos.<\/span><\/p>\n

2009 saw the walking tour being turned into a 7-act play shown in Toronto, Canada. Since then, it has been shown in Copenhagen (2015) and Dubai (Art Dubai 2012). The most notable location, however, was in Broadway (technically, it was off-Broadway performance), where it drew comparisons from another Imelda-themed performance: Here Lies Love<\/em> by David Byrne.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Spoiler-free summary<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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IMELDA\u2019S HUMBLE BEGINNINGS<\/em><\/p>\n

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The show starts off with a glance on Philippine history. From there, he talks about the former first lady and her humble beginnings, how she worked her way to the top, and was eventually seen as the quintessential identity of our country; i.e. she was the Manny Pacquiao of her time: a figure closely associated with the Philippines.<\/span><\/p>\n

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UNLIKELY CONNECTIONS, with a glimpse of Martial Law.<\/em><\/p>\n

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In it, he also talks about 1970\u2019s Manila, Martial Law, and how everything is kind of related to how Imelda wanted our country to be: a beautiful country with an identity of its own\u2026 molded by Imelda.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Review<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

New York Times described the show as \u201cGleefully gossipy\u2026 Mr. Celdran\u2019s charm and showmanship turn it into genuine theatre.\u201d It still holds true, but only to a certain extent. When done in the Philippines, the topics discussed in the performance become that much more relevant.<\/span><\/p>\n

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CONTROVERSIAL. The former First Lady wasn\u2019t one to back down, however.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The show itself is really good. Celdran uses slides, quick costume changes, and a stage full of props to tell a story that\u2019s only been told a few times by even fewer people (A Dangerous Life <\/em>in 1988 and Ruby Wax meets Imelda Marcos<\/em> in 1996). The slides give context to what he talks about, while music from the era sends people back in time, giving the performance even more<\/em> context.<\/span><\/p>\n

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THE MAN WITH THE STORY. Carlos Celdran\u2019s one-man performance is a must-watch, especially for millenials.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The best thing about the performance was what the audience can take away from it. A glimpse into one of our country\u2019s darker times is great, but the performance itself will also get you thinking about how our country can and should be shaped. With the National Elections happening in two months, Livin\u2019 La Vida Imelda<\/em>\u2019s significance is magnified, especially with how Filipinos have voted in the past.<\/span><\/p>\n

Livin\u2019 La Vida Imelda<\/em> is being shown at the Pineapple Lab, located at 6071 R. Palma St., Poblacion, Makati. For reservations, email celdrantours@hotmail.com<\/a> with the subject \u201cImelda \u2013 date of the show \u2013 day of the week\u201d. Payment details will be sent to you via email.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Show dates are as follows:<\/span>
\nMarch 16 \u2013 Wednesday<\/span>
\nMarch 17 \u2013 Thursday<\/span>
\nMarch 18 \u2013 Friday<\/span>
\nApril 13 \u2013 Wednesday<\/span>
\nApril 14 \u2013 Thursday<\/span>
\nApril 16 \u2013 Saturday<\/span>
\nApril 17 \u2013 Sunday<\/span><\/p>\n

All shows start at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are at P1,200.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Details:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

What: Livin\u2019 La Vida Imelda<\/span>
\nWhen: March 16, 17, 18 and April 13, 14, 16, 17, 2016; all shows start at 8:30 pm<\/span>
\nWhere: Pineapple Lab, 6071 R. Palma St., Poblacion, Makati City<\/span>
\nTicket reservation: celdrantours@hotmail.com
\n<\/a>Website: http:\/\/celdrantours.blogspot.com\/
\n<\/a>Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CARLOS-CELDRAN-329069471130\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Source:<\/em><\/strong> New York Times<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>Carlos Celdran Facebook page<\/em><\/a>
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