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The Drama Fest’s theme, “Bigkis ng Pag-asa, Alay sa mga Bata” would normally give a positive impression. People would usually think of something like a happy family or a peaceful home. These concepts were not what “Hawla” was about.

THE STORY

“Hawla”, the official entry of the College of Human Sciences for the Drama Fest was something you could call “different”. Its story revolves around a family whose living was through a circus. The performers were none other than the children themselves who were forced by their father while their mother was nothing more than a battered wife. The twist of the story comes when a social worker speaks to the mother without the father knowing and tried to convince her to give the children to foster care. The complication was whether to give the children to foster care knowing that they’re better off away from their father and face life without them or to keep them and repress the pain seeing them being hurt and forced by their father to do his bidding. The mother finds herself facing a dilemma until she finally decides to give the children to foster care. The play ends when the circus show is about to start and the cage is opened only to reveal the corpse of the mother who committed suicide.

CAST AND CREW

Auditions were held for the casting of “Hawla” where most of those chosen were from the CHS repertory. The cast who shared their talents to make “Hawla” a success were Patrick Paule who played the role of Mang Ramon (the father), Michelle Pasaoa as Aling Lydia (the mother), and Viera Tullay as Ms. Reyes (the social worker). The three children were portrayed by Leonardo Rivera as Lando, Darlito Salcedo as Sammy and Eden Castillo as Mumay, from the eldest child respectively. The stage lighting and technical crew who added effects to the presentation making it even more effective in catching the audience’s attention were from the acting and directing class of Mass Communication under Mrs. Janet Tibaldo. With the help of the drama coordinator, Mrs. Mary Rose Ordonio and Andre Yango himself, the presentation was a big success.

THE AWARDS

Finally, after all their sacrifices, Andre Yango received the award for Best Director and Best Script. Michelle Pasaoa got the award for Best Actress and Patrick Paule received the award for 2nd Best Actor. Over-all, “Hawla” received the award for 1st Runner-up for Best Presentation.

THE DIRECTOR SAYS

Andre Yango, director and scriptwriter for “Hawla” acknowledged that he is very proud of his accomplishment with “Hawla”. He added that it does not only validate the competence of the CHS Repertory and of the people from the Mass Communication department but also shows that amidst modernity, theatre is still alive and definitely kicking.

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