Teatro Pinas Review : Haraya Collectives' PANTA RHEI

How a soul speaks so loud that it can communicate through the body language? This how Nicolo Ricardo Magno narrated the story of Panta Rhei.

The unity of the performers despite of different movements has a depth that communicates through its audience awareness, consciousness and soul. Along with its contemporary sounds and music the piece made its audience to travel in time and experience the mysterious culture and practices of the Ancient Greek. 

The dance performance and its drama struck its audience and ask questions about life. What’s good about life? Why we should keep going? What awaits us if we give up? It’s about holding on and letting go. Let go of what is no longer exists and hold on to the hopes and faith that remains in you. The counting and the tempo of each movements was like the air that we breath, our heartbeat and the pulse of the blood in our veins. 


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PANTA RHEI (ALL IN FLUX)
\ ˌpä-ˌdä-ˈrā , ˌpa-də-ˈrā\
- all things are in flux
- everything flows

Panta Rhei (All in Flux) is a dance theater production that fuses ancient Greek literature with contemporary movement forms, that challenges audiences to view performances from fresh perspectives, and nurture appreciation for Greek philosophy and drama.

Haraya Collective is a platform that gathers freelance artists, so that they may share their experience in theater-making. We aim to reach out to a wider audience and provide experiences that promote dialogue, foster critical thinking, and heighten engagement through storytelling.

Direction and Choreography: Nicolo Ricardo Magno
Libretto: Manuel Tinio
Dramaturgy: Guelan Luarca
Music: Dale Bazar and Fitz Bitana
Associate Direction: Fitz Bitana
Associate Choreography: Raflesia Bravo
Production Design: Tata Tuviera
Lighting Design: D Cortezano
Photography: Reamur David
Poster Designs: Jiara Titong and Abi Dango

Gino Ramirez
Meann Espinosa
Terrence Aviles
Marynor Madamesila
Lance Bahia
Cyril Balderama
Joy Germano
Brylle Parzuelo

with the Company of Ateneo Dancers and the PUP Sining-Lahi Polyrepertory

Presented by Haraya Collective, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, and the Areté, Ateneo de Manila University

Written and Photos : JC Salud