Auditions for Singers for Ballet Philippines' Tales of the Manuvu

Ballet Philippines is holding auditions for singers for its new production of Tales of the Manuvu, a dance-musical based on the Manuvu myth of creation directed by Paul Morales with new choreography by Alden Lugnasin, with performances scheduled on Oct. 23, 24 & 25 at the CCP Main Theater. Auditions will be held on August 25, Tuesday 5:00-8:00pm at the CCP Silangan Hall and Aug 28, Friday 6:00-9:00pm at Arts in the City, FVR Park, 26th St., Bonifacio Arts Center.

Tales of the Manuvu is seeking for 2 pop tenors, 1 baritone, 1 alto/soprano, and 8 singers for the chorus to complete the cast of the new production under the musical direction of Jed Balsamo and Diwa De Leon, and accompanied live by Makiling.

Created by founding Artistic Director Alice Reyes with libretto by National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera in 1977, Tales of the Manuvu, a pop rock opera ballet, was one of Ballet Philippines' biggest hits and featured collaborations with leading singers including Boy Camara, Haji Alejandro, Leo Valdez, Isay Alvarez and Celeste Legaspi. Tales of the Manuvu also discovered Leah Navarro and launched her career.

Applicants should prepare 1 Filipino pop ballad or "Noong Unang Panahon", the hit single from Manuvu composed by Dero Pedero. Applicants may bring a music score or minus-one for their audition. Applicants may submit their bio-data or resume to info@balletphilippines.org.

For more information, please call Melissa at 832-3689.