Ballet Manila, one of the country’s premier dance companies, reprises its annual tour for a three-day staging of Snow White on November 27 to 29 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium, Silliman University, Dumaguete City.
The production, choreographed by renowned prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, opens the second half of the university’s 64th Cultural Season.
Snow White marks the much-awaited final installment of Macuja-Elizalde’s Princesses Trilogy to be presented on the Dumaguete stage, following the successful productions of Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty at the Luce Auditorium.
Drawing inspiration from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale and the beloved Disney adaptation, Macuja-Elizalde’s choreography combines the darker elements of the original folklore with the charm and warmth of the animated classic.
Through Ballet Manila’s technical artistry, expressive choreography, and theatrical storytelling, the production brings to life the familiar tale of Snow White, complete with its enchanted forest, poisoned apple, and memorable characters.
The performances form part of the continuing efforts of the university’s Culture and Arts Council to bring world-class artistic productions to Dumaguete and provide audiences, particularly students and young people, with opportunities to experience professional ballet and other performing arts.
Ballet Manila will present six performances over three days.
On November 27 (Friday), performances are scheduled at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., with tickets priced at P 800.
On November 28 (Saturday), performances will be held at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets for the morning performance range from P 800 to P 2,500. The evening performance is designated for gala season pass holders, with regular tickets also available at P 800, P 1,000, P 1,500, and P 2,000.
On November 29 (Sunday), performances are scheduled at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The afternoon performance is designated for matinee season pass holders. Regular tickets for both performances range from P 800 to P 2,500.
Ticket categories include general admission (P 800), bronze (P 1,000), silver (P 1,500), gold (P 2,000), and platinum (P 2,500), subject to availability for specific performances.
For ticket reservations and inquiries, interested individuals may email cac@su.edu.ph, contact 0907 369 1338, or send a message to the Silliman University Culture and Arts Council Facebook page.
Tickets may also be reserved at the Culture and Arts Council Office on the second floor of the College of Performing and Visual Arts II Building, Silliman University.
The Culture and Arts Council encourages audiences to reserve their seats early. | NWI
