Photo Flash: ANG NAWALANG KAPATID by Dulaang UP; Show Runs Till 2/23

Dulaang UP (DUP), University of the Philippines-based student theater organization, officially closes its 38th theater season by retooling a three-year-old children's play into a more complex theater piece: ANG NAWALANG KAPATID, a Filipinized musical adaptation of ancient India's most revered epic, The Mahabharata, runs until Sunday, February 23 at Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater (2nd floor Palma Hall), featuring the Dulaang UP Ensemble led by Teetin Villanueva, Vince Pajara, John Abella, and Ross Pesigan.

Below, Vlad Gonzales shares his production photos.

ANG NAWALANG KAPATID tells the stories of the Kaurava and Pandava families, who are engaged in war against one another, and the young prince Karna (Pesigan), who is unaware that he is fighting his half-sibling Yudhisthira (Abella).

The creative trio of book writer-lyricist Floy Quintos ("Collection"), composer Ceejay Javier ("Isang Panaginip na Fili"), and director-choreographer Dexter Santos ("Collection") are behind the production, which is aimed at bringing the timeless tale of The Mahabharata to a predominantly Filipino audience by probing the influence of Indian culture to the Filipinos' strong family ties.

For tickets to DUP's ANG NAWALANG KAPATID, call Samanta Hannah Clarin or Camille Guevara (632) 9261349, 4337840, 9818500 loc 2449 or email dulaangupmarketing@gmail.com.

Photos by Vlad Gonzales