Spamalot's Bright Side of Life

Upstart Productions  wants people to see the bright side of life and laughter is their game plan. They bring to theater audiences "Spamalot". Quite obviously a parody, it is a retelling of medieval times. It will bring to  life  familiar characters such as  King Arthur, Sir Lancelot and the Knights of the Round Table. Before you get the wrong idea that you know exactly how this show will go, let me tell you that there is no way it will be  how you imagined it to be (unless you've seen it of course). It's inspiration goes over and  beyond the original movie and crosses over to varied shades of life. Simply put, it pokes fun at everything and everyone. While it is unapologeticaly irreverent  and sarcastic,  the musical was created to fill theaters with sweet sounding laughter. So far it has been largely successful. It's one of those musicals who provide an escape because there is  really is no time to think about dreary stuff when every scene is knee-slapping funny. The amount of recognition it has received internationally should be enough proof that people can relate to the madness.  Needless to say this Broadway hit has  something for everyone to enjoy. 

Directors Joel Trinidad and Nicky Trivino seem to be committed to giving this comedy justice. They have successfully recruited some of the funniest theater actors to join their assemblage of medieval crazies. I can't even imagine how they manage to rehearse the scenes without cracking up.  Veteran comedians in the cast include Noel Rayos, Lorenz Martinez and Chino Veguillas. Adding oomph and star quality are effortlessly glamorous ladies  Rachel Alejandro and Carla Laforteza who will reportedly be wearing eye catching Francis Libiran creations.  So far it looks  like it's a recipe for success, I can't wait to see the cast play with this material. I just  can't wait to laugh. See you at the theater?

The show opens this July 28 2017 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium in RCBC Plaza. It runs until August 12, 2017. For inquiries you may visit https://www.facebook.com/upstartproductionsinc/

Starring (in alphabetical order): Roxy Aldiosa, Rachel Alejandro, Reb Atadero, Rachel Coates, Domi Espejo, Carla Guevara-Laforteza, Lorenz Martinez, Noel Rayos, Bibo Reyes, Dean Rosen, George Schulze, Edrei Tan, and Chino Veguillas.

Directed by Joel Trinidad and Nicky Triviño.

Musical Direction by Onyl Torres

Choreography by the Martinez Sisters