THE BAND’S VISIT will be making its international premiere in Manila through a staging by Atlantis Theatrical. Directed by Bobby Garcia, the production will be led by returning actors Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo and Mark Bautista, while playwright and singer Rody Vera makes his Atlantis debut. Rounding out the cast are Nino Alejandro, Reb Atadero, Steven Conde, Maronne Cruz, Rhenwyn Gabalonzo, Jep Go, Leanne Mamonong, Jill Peña, Bibo Reyes, Dean Rosen, and Floyd Tena.
Set in 1996 and based on the 2007 Israeli film of the same name, THE BAND’S VISIT is about an Egyptian police band that goes to Israel to play a concert and instead winds up in a remote village in the middle of the desert. With no hotel, no means of travel, and one singular payphone, they decide to wait out their fate at a local cafe, where they meet the residents and are taken in for the night. Under the magic of the desert sky, these lost musicians just might find their way, and this sleepy town just might find the spark and vibrancy it needs.
THE BAND’S VISIT runs from March 13 to 29, 2020 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City. Tickets are available at www.ticketworld.com.ph
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