“Bola Ni Totoy” is a typical stage story that conveys and promotes moral values to its viewers. However, the Mediartrix Production managed to show their own originality and creativity in every scene and performance. The cast, script, costumes, stage preparations and videos were used and displayed effectively; creating a dramatic and appealing effect to their presentation.

Every element in a play is vital. In the story, the cast portraying each role has successfully presented the character’s emotions and personality, making the story more entertaining. Each and every one of them caught the audience’s attention especially when they executed their speech. The dancers and the singers showed their impressive and captivating moves and voices as they present their performance on stage. The way they moved and delivered their speech was done naturally, making it more realistic. In a play, it is good for the cast to deliver their speech and portray their characters effectively to add emotions to their performance. The costumes and the stage preparations were also appropriate to its setting, bringing more color and appeal to the stage. The stage setting partitions were also properly positioned and designed, helping the audience to clearly identify the scenery. The videos presented within the scene also contained dramatic sounds and motion pictures effect that kept the viewers engrossed.

In spite of the technical and scene preparation problems, the Mediartrix Production exhibited “Bola ni Totoy” entertainingly and effectively to its audience causing the viewers to stay attentive up to the very end of the story. The stage play that the production presented has covered its aim in capturing the attention and hearts of the viewers making the enactment unique from the typical stage performance that the viewers always witnessed. Overall, the production was colorful and full of life that adds emotion to the presentation.

Article by: Bea Hermano

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