October 22, 2008

Illustrated boudoir

Finally, a theater group that didn't prohibit photos during a performance! MusicArtes' only request was for people not to use a flash. They should also have asked people to put their little digital cameras in silent mode—the fake shutter sound of the camera of the lady behind me was irritating. I couldn't bring myself to take photos during the performance though—I didn't want to miss any of the lines or songs in Piaf: Love Conquers All, a one-person drama about the life and music of Édith Piaf. It had four shows in Metro Manila, staged at the Francisco Santiago Hall in Makati City. Tomorrow, I will introduce you to the very talented woman who acted and sang for two hours, and designed the costumes and this wonderfully quirky, illustrated set.

stage design of Piaf: Love Conquers All

17 comments:

  1. Mary Stebbins TaittOctober 22, 2008 at 11:39 PM

    A lovely stage, nicely captured! And I scrolled down through some of your other great pix too! Love the blues here.

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  2. OlivierOctober 23, 2008 at 1:03 AM

    belle photo, le décor est magnifique

    beautiful photography, decor is magnificent

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  3. EkiOctober 23, 2008 at 1:16 AM

    beautiful stage design, Hilda.

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  4. Ken MacOctober 23, 2008 at 2:08 AM

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  5. robOctober 23, 2008 at 2:25 AM

    Beautiful set well captured! I'll certainly come back to read about the actress.

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  6. Christina SOctober 23, 2008 at 3:34 AM

    This has come out really well, I love that bright blue colour on the set.

    I often wonder why digital cameras do that fake shutter noise - it's really annoying!

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  7. JillOctober 23, 2008 at 3:42 AM

    What a beautiful shot. The colors are wonderful and I'm sure the play left you elated.

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  8. Chuck PefleyOctober 23, 2008 at 5:34 AM

    Very cool set! I liked Edit Piaf. Bet that was a fun show to attend.

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  9. marleyOctober 23, 2008 at 5:41 AM

    I like the look of this set, really imaginative. I think this show is on in Londons West End at the moment, but don't quote me on that.

    You should of asked the women behind you to silence her camera. A few years ago we went to see the film music of John Williams (ET, jaws, Starwars etc)performed by the Gloucesterdhire Symfonia Orchestra. Two women behind us did nothing but talk. In the end I turned round and asked them to be quite (quite sharply!) It worked. What I really wanted to say was that if I'd wanted to listen to two old women talking I could have gone and sat in a bus stop, but I wasn't that brave!

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  10. WebradioOctober 23, 2008 at 5:58 AM

    C'est vraiment très joli, et le texte est bien avec la photo...

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  11. escapeOctober 23, 2008 at 8:33 AM

    looking forward to this. i never attended one of those shows yet.

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  12. Louis la VacheOctober 23, 2008 at 12:21 PM

    Great capture, Hilda! Piaf is a real icon of French music.

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  13. Jane Hards PhotographyOctober 23, 2008 at 5:46 PM

    The set is so surreal. Magnificent colours and a very retro feel.

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  14. UnknownOctober 23, 2008 at 6:49 PM

    That's a great photo! The colours are awesome! Nice set!

    Hilda, thank you for the information on your comment.

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  15. HalcyonOctober 24, 2008 at 1:27 AM

    The set is beautiful. I love the colors.

    I have put up a picture from my play last week. Not as fancy as this... but still pretty good for a community theater!

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  16. LayrayskiOctober 24, 2008 at 9:29 AM

    Haha that must've mean less stress in taking pictures for you! Nice. =)

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  17. tr3ntaNovember 6, 2008 at 9:52 PM

    awesome set shot...

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