{"id":20739,"date":"2019-01-06T06:00:25","date_gmt":"2019-01-05T22:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/?p=20739"},"modified":"2019-01-04T10:35:00","modified_gmt":"2019-01-04T02:35:00","slug":"repertory-philippines-silent-sky-is-back-on-stage-this-february-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/2019\/01\/06\/repertory-philippines-silent-sky-is-back-on-stage-this-february-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Repertory Philippines Silent Sky Is Back on Stage This February 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong><b>Silent Sky, <\/b><\/strong>the critically-acclaimed\u00a0play by America\u2019s most produced playwright Lauren Gunderson, is back on stage for a limited encore performance line up this <strong><b>February 1 to 10, 2019<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0at the <strong><b>Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City<\/b><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20740\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/01\/POSTER_silentsky2019.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Based on the real-life story of one of the greatest unsung heroes of the science history, Reine Productions, in cooperation with Repertory Philippines, tells the story of <strong><b>Henrietta Levitt<\/b><\/strong>, a woman who battled tremendous societal pressure to give up her passion for astronomy, which was heavily dominated by males during the early 1920s.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Her perseverance, dedication, and patience on her research led her to discover one of astronomy\u2019s biggest breakthrough.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">This is the second production of Silent Sky, which first premiered last March 2018 at the Onstage Theater in commemoration of the International Women\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also read:<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2018\/03\/04\/reps-silent-sky-a-must-see-for-the-dreamers-of-the-21st-century\/\">\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">REP\u2019s Silent Sky: A must-see for the dreamers of the 21st century<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The Silent Sky\u2019s artistic team, composed of Philstage Gawad Buhay awardees Joey Mendoza (production design), John Batalla (lighting design), and Jethro Joaquin (sound design), together with the original cast members Cathy Azanza-Dy, Caisa Borromeo, Naths Everett, and Topper Fabregas, who also steps in as assistant director, is back to reprise their roles.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">This also marks the much-awaited return of renowned actress, screenwriter, and producer Bibeth Orteza to the Philippine stage, who will tackle the role of the brilliant and exacting astronomer Annie Cannon.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"843\" height=\"1024\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-20741\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/01\/SILENT-SKY-2019-CASTDIRECTOR-843x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/01\/SILENT-SKY-2019-CASTDIRECTOR-843x1024.jpg 843w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/01\/SILENT-SKY-2019-CASTDIRECTOR-247x300.jpg 247w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/01\/SILENT-SKY-2019-CASTDIRECTOR-768x933.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/01\/SILENT-SKY-2019-CASTDIRECTOR.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Silent Sky will run from <strong><b>February 1 to 10, 2019<\/b><\/strong>, <strong><b>Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.<\/b><\/strong>, and <strong><b>Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m<\/b><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Tickets are available\u00a0at Ticketworld through 02-891-9999 or ticketworld.com.ph, with seat prices starting from <strong><b>Php 2,000 for Orchestra Center<\/b><\/strong>, <strong><b>Php 1,500 for Orchestra sides and Lodge<\/b><\/strong>, and <strong><b>Balcony at Php 1,000. <\/b><\/strong>Student rates are also available.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/2018\/10\/21\/repertory-philippines-announces-roster-of-82nd-season-shows-for-2019\/\">Repertory Philippines Announces Roster of 82nd Season Shows for 2019<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em><i>For inquiries regarding the said event, you may contact Silent Sky executive producer Ria Pangilinan at 0917-537-8313 or email at <a href=\"mailto:riapangprojects@gmail.com\">riapangprojects@gmail.com<\/a>. You may follow them on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Silent-Sky-MNL-327442954506375\/\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0for updates.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em><i> This is a press release. Minor edits were made prior to publishing.<br \/>\nImages courtesy of\u00a0Silent Sky MNL.<\/i><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Silent Sky, the critically-acclaimed play by America\u2019s most produced playwright Lauren Gunderson, is back on stage for a limited encore performance line up this February 1 to 10, 2019 at the Carlos P. 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