Ricky Davao (L) and Krystal Brimner | PHOTOS: Instagram accounts of Ricky Davao and Krystal Brimner
Ricky Davao, who performs lead within the musical “Silver Lining,” which goals to take its viewers again to probably the most difficult instances of the ‘70s, stated a workshop needed to be performed first to orient the youthful solid members on what occurred in the course of the martial regulation interval.
“That is in order that the younger ones will have the ability to relate. There have been plenty of issues they needed to take in first, just like the terminologies used throughout that period, in addition to the mind-set of those that lived then,” Ricky informed Inquirer Leisure in an interview after a particular preview of the present previous to its public screening that began on Oct. 22.
“Silver Lining” is a journey of rediscovery in two timelines—the Seventies and right now. It’s about understanding the struggles and conflicts of each durations via mirthful moments and potent drama.
The film follows three associates Leo (Ricky), Anton (Joel Nuñez) and Raul (Raul Montesa), now of their senior years, who’ve gotten collectively to type a band for his or her golden anniversary homecoming. They’ve pulled collectively their wives and teenage youngsters to assist them. However battle arises when Leo means that they create a musical about their lives as an alternative.
“The story could be very constructive, that’s what I appreciated most about it,” admitted Ricky. “Though we needed to sort out politics-related points, this couldn’t be prevented as a result of folks actually skilled this in the course of the so-called First Quarter Storm. I really met a number of the those who the characters within the story are primarily based on.”
In the meantime, Krystal Brimner performs younger Julia, a personality who Leo falls in love with in faculty. Krystal, 16, stated she auditioned for the venture as a result of each the story and the solid are “multigenerational.”
‘Not the standard’
Davao (left) and Brimner rehearsing for “Silver Lining” —THEATER FAN MANILA/YOUTUBE
She added: “It’s not the standard musical that you simply see these days. What stood out for me was how the characters overcame their issues. When it got here to coping with psychological well being, all of them understood the place every of them was coming from in the long run.”
In looking for the place she and Julia are comparable by way of persona, Krystal stated: “Julia could be very persistent. She fights for what she needs. I relate to her in that manner. To all of the Julias of right now, maintain preventing for what you need and for the folks you take care of.”
She added that changing into part of the musical was really her silver lining. “I’m blissful that I obtained to return to theater. It’s been a very long time. That is like my comeback,” she stated. Previous to “Silver Lining,” Krystal was seen in “Annie” in 2016, “Sound of Music” in 2017, and “A Christmas Carol” in 2018.
“I want folks would come and see theater extra. I’m so passionate in terms of theater. It’s all the pieces I like in a single manufacturing—dancing, singing and appearing. It means a lot to me when folks come and see theater reveals as a result of they’re a lot completely different from films and TV. I hope to audition for ‘Miss Saigon’ quickly. To do this is actually my dream, in addition to to be a part of ‘Hamilton,’” stated Krystal.
In the meantime, Ricky additionally considers the present his silver lining. “When this was provided to me, I instantly learn the script and located it cute. I agreed to do it, despite the fact that I used to be a part of a teleserye on the time and was nonetheless ready for some directorial jobs. I stated, ‘When will I ever get to play a lead position in a musical once more at my age?’ I like to sing and act, and right here, I receives a commission to do each,” he defined.
The primary two weeks of a two-month-long rehearsal have been aggravating for him, stated Ricky. “I needed to be taught plenty of songs. I’m now too lazy to be taught new songs. Actually, if you happen to ask me to sing, I can confidently sing solely the requirements, the classics. For this, I needed to examine virtually all the songs as a result of, whereas I is probably not a part of all of them, I’m additionally within the refrain,” he stated. “I couldn’t get all of the songs into my head… even thus far. I hope folks don’t discover. In any case, a play is stay, it’s very natural. A mistake turns into a part of the scene. Doing stay theater provides you a distinct excessive,” he stated.
Ricky’s final stage play was “Baka Naman Hindi” in 2018. He was additionally a part of the musical “Contra Mundum: Ang All-Star Live performance ng ‘Ang Larawan” early this yr.
“I maintain going again to theater as a result of I think about it meals for my soul. It’s not all about cash, fame or recognition. This one is a raffle. I actually hope it is going to be successful. That will be a silver lining, too,” he declared.
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Catch “Silver Lining” on the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium of the RCBC Plaza in Makati Metropolis from Oct. 27 to 29. It’s by RockItWell Studios and Music Artes Inc. INQ
