Trumpets' "The Bluebird of Happiness" at the Meralco Theater | September 27-October 20, 2013

Trumpets, Asia's first professional gospel theater group stages its big musical comeback for its 23rd year, The Bluebird of Happiness, which aims to teach its audience the valuable meaning of true happiness. It runs from  September 27 to October 20, 2013 at the Meralco Theater in Ortigas, Pasig City.

Trumpets has been known for its blockbuster musicals intended for the whole family to enjoy. But other than providing the entertainment, Trumpets ensures that each show has a message to leave to the audience.

To this day, people still have a never-ending desire for happiness and they go to great lengths to try and find it. Audie Gemora, president of Trumpets says, “Nowadays, people do not know what will make them happy anymore, we seek material things and do crazy things that sometimes make us forget what is essential.” He adds, “Sometimes happiness is already staring at us in the face but we sadly do not recognize it.” 

This is the reason why Trumpets sees the importance and timeliness of this show. “Everyone in this world is looking for happiness in one form or another and through this musical we hope that the audience sees themselves reflected in the lives of the central characters, Mytyl and Tyltyl.” says director Jaime del Mundo.

  SYNOPSIS  

Mytyl and Tyltyl are two poor children who embark on a magical adventure in search of a mythical creature called the bluebird of happiness. They are accompanied by their dog, their cat, and a candle in human form named "Light" who help them on their journey. Together, they explore wondrous and mysterious lands and meet interesting and enchanted characters in their quest for true happiness.

They visit "The Land of Memory" where they encounter their long dead grandparents, "The Palace of Night" where nightmares and horrors creep from dark corners, "The Forest" filled with trees who have a grudge against humans, "The Land of Luxury" that holds all kinds of riches and bounty, and "The Land of the Future" where sadness is unknown and “The Graveyard” where they must face their worst fears. Despite of all the places they visit they end up where they started and find that the "Bluebird of Happiness" is right in their own home.

Background of "The Bluebird of Happiness"

   THE WRITER/ LYRICIST/ DIRECTOR & THE COMPOSER  

Based on the play by Maurice Maeterlinck, this brand new, proudly Filipino musical with book & lyrics by Jaime del Mundo and original music by Rony Fortich, The Bluebird of Happiness is highly anticipated to have everything audiences love in a family show: delightful story, colorful characters, beautiful music, fantastic production design, brilliant staging, hearty laughs, touching moments and most importantly, a valuable lesson.

  THE CAST  

It features an approximately 50-strong cast of notable actors including:

 Mayen Bustamante-Cadd who plays Mama Tyl, the children’s mother

Lynn Sherman Tylette

Robie Zialcita as Tylo

Tylette and Tylo are cat and dog pets who are magically given human form to be their companions.

Jennifer Villegas-dela Cruz as Berylune, the fairy who starts them on their quest for true happiness; 

Carla Guevarra-Laforteza as Light who provides illumination to their path 

Joy Virata and Steve Cadd as Grandma Tyl and Grandpa Tyl, 

the children’s grandparents whom they meet in the Land of Memory

Joel Trinidad as Night, the dark villain who plots the children’s failure; and Raymund Concepcion as Father Time, whom they meet in the Land of the Future. 

Mytyl will be played by Alessa Zialcita and Chimmi Kohchet-Chua. 

Tyltyl will be played by Anton Posadas and Guido Gatmaytan.

Official Teaser: The Bluebird of Happiness (by Trumpets)

The show which runs from September 27 – October 20, 2013 is also made possible by the following sponsors: Imatech, PLDT, Ayala Malls, McDonald’s, Silya, Sound Design, Kink Cakes, and Canadian Bed Linens; and media partners: BusinessWorld/HerWord.com, Northern Living, Philippine Star, 105.1 Crossover, 98.7 The Master’s Touch, Light TV, MYX, Velvet, BroadwayWorld.com, FemaleNetwork.com, SmartParenting.com.ph, and WhenInManila.com. 

Ticket inquiries can be coursed through (632) 901-4364, 891-9999 or www.ticketworld.com.ph. 

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