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“Halimaw” is an upcoming pop-rap musical production by the De La Salle University Harlequin Theater Guild (DLSU-HTG) that pays tribute and retells the 1971 zarzuela by Dr. Isagani R. Cruz—a playwright, a poet, and an educator.
Oct 14, 2023 · A thought-provoking satirical comedy, Halimaw was an allegorical portrayal of the grim political realities during Dr. Cruz’s time—which disturbingly remained relevant with the present civic circumstances of the country.
Oct 6, 2023 · And the De La Salle University – Manila’s Harlequin Theatre Guild clearly has a vision for its production of Isagani R. Cruz’s Halimaw. But with ambition comes the challenge of executing so many tricky moving parts.
Sep 6, 2023 · Harlequin Theatre Guild, De La Salle University Manila’s premier theater organization, will retell Dr. Isagani Cruz’s 1971 sarsuwela 'Halimaw' (Ang Musikal ng Sinisintang Pilipinas),...
Sep 13, 2023 · September 13, 2023. DLSU Harlequin Theatre Guild is set to embark on a contemporary pop-rap musical retelling of “Halimaw,” a compelling sarsuwela written by Filipino literary artist and playwright Isagani R. Cruz back in 1971.
Oct 3, 2023 · “Dr. Isagani Cruz wrote ‘Halimaw’ in the ‘70s. All stories reflect the society in some way, but what makes this musical special is it depicts the Philippines during the ‘70s Martial Law era,”...
Sep 9, 2023 · In celebration of Dr. Isagani R. Cruz and his masterful works, the production’s cast and crew aim to deliver thought-provoking socio-political themes through Halimaw’s allegorical narrative of the consuming and repressive dangers of power and corruption.
