Last week I had the pleasure to watch Evert Letter Counts at Factory Theatre. Written by Nina Lee Aquino and Directed by Nigel Shawn Williams, this play explored the Filipino political icon, Benigno Aquino, Nina Lee's very own uncle.
The play's production value really amplified the path the play was taking with the wonderful use of projection and lighting. It gave the audience imagines that were essential to the piece. The lighting also allowed character's importance to shine through, along with creating different tones and moods for the stationary set they had.
Aquino played herself as Bunny alongside Jon de Leon who played Benigno. Aquino had great personal investment in the piece and de Leon had spectacular understanding and approach to such multi-dimensional man. Earl Pastko had such wonderful physicality, which was appropriate for the status he was perceived to have; he was definitely connect to his spine that was so dynamically aligned, he was a pleasure just to stare at.
If you want to check out this production the run ends February 24th, so get your tickets!
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With love,
Lisa Alves
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