Bakunawa, diwata, duwende, kapre in a dance-play about teenage bullying

Ada, Lundag sa Hiwaga, a dance performance that features Philippine mythical creatures, will be staged on 11-12 December 2023 at the 5F Theater of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Design + Arts Campus.

A tale of self-discovery and the effects of teenage bullying, the story centers on the life of high school student Ada who, after facing daily intimidation, finds hope when she discovers and enters a magical world called Hiwaga inhabited by mythological beings such as bakunawa (serpent-like dragon), diwata (fairies), duwende (dwarfs) and kapre (tree demon).

Diwata, played by Faith Baclig.
Kapre, played by Francyne Pagulayan.
Ada, played by Kyla Enano.
Bakunawa played by Erica Prado. | PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF DLS-CSB

The 90-minute production, written by Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awardee and Langgam Performance Troupe Artistic Associate Jay “BJ” Crisostomo IV, is directed by Benilde Dance Program educators and industry experts Madonna Tinoy and Mycs Villoso.

The full-length play produced by Benilde Dance chairperson and training school Australian Conservatoire of Ballet accredited examiner Nina Anonas will showcase the talent and skills of young student-artists in the Dance Program, in collaboration with the Creative Industries Management, Culture-Based Arts, Music Production, Production Design and Theater Arts Programs of the Benilde School of Arts, Culture and Performance.

Tickets are available at P600. Visit https://www.facebook.com/benildearts.