NewsPHOTO EXCLUSIVE: In Rehearsal With the Manila Premiere of Rock of AgesThe Tony Award-nominated hit Rock of Ages receives its Asian premiere with a summer Manila staging featuring U.S. tour and Broadway star MiG Ayesa as Stacee Jaxx.
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Matthew Blank
June 20, 2012
"Almost exactly a year ago," says cast member Jamie Wilson, "I had the good fortune to watch Mig Ayesa in the Broadway production of Rock of Ages. As I was having a blast in the audience, I couldn't help but think how much I would love to play Dennis Dupree. And now here I am, with Mig Ayesa and a brilliant bunch of actors, in the Manila production. Hard work and perseverance, and a fair amount of luck just goes to prove that if you want it bad enough, your dreams DO come true!"
Here is an exclusive look at the cast in rehearsal, courtesy of Wilson.
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PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: In Rehearsal With the Manila Premiere of Rock of Ages
PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: In Rehearsal With the Manila Premiere of Rock of Ages
The Tony Award-nominated hit Rock of Ages receives its Asian premiere with a summer Manila staging featuring U.S. tour and Broadway star MiG Ayesa as Stacee Jaxx. Here is an exclusive look at the cast in rehearsal, courtesy of company member Jamie Wilson. Read the Playbill.com story.
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The lovely Vina Morales (Sherrie) between Apple Chiu (Waitress #1/Mother) and William Angeles (Mayor/Joey Primo/Father) during the sitzprobe. Her smile has been known to light up entire cities!
Jamie Wilson
Our Musical Director, Ceejay Javier, deep in concentration during our sitzprobe. He's a very reserved individual, which may explain the lack of hair! Maybe it'll grow back when he's rocking out during the show!
Jamie Wilson
Altair Alonso, Bibo Reyes, Jett Pangan, Nyoy Volante, Aiza Seguerra and Mig Ayesa during our sitzprobe. After rehearsing with only a piano, some of us couldn't help but go a little nuts having the whole band playing!
Jamie Wilson
Three lovely ladies from our cast: Vina Morales (Sherrie), Mikkie Bradshaw (Ambrosia) and Apple Chiu (Waitress #1/Mother). Oh, you should see them in their stripper outfits!
Jamie Wilson
Our gentle giant, Calvin Millado (Hertz) cutting loose during our sitzprobe. He's kinda bummed that he can't actually sing like this during the show!
The real rock star in the cast, Jett Pangan (Lonny) who's been the frontman of The Dawn (one of the biggest bands in the Philippines) forever, and who is also celebrating his 10th year in theater.
Jamie Wilson
Aiza Seguerra (Regina), who started out as a big child star in movies and television, shows off her true love: music. Here she picks up the guitar during a break in our sitzprobe for an impromptu jam with Arsenal.
Jamie Wilson
Mig Ayesa (Stacee Jaxx) in all his glam rock glory! He's actually wearing my shades! (which I will probably never wash/clean again)!
Jamie Wilson
Jett Pangan (Lonny) looking all mopey during a runthrough. Don't get me wrong: he loves his acid wash jeans!
Jamie Wilson
Yours truly as Dennis Dupree. I can't believe I actually used to dress like this!
Jamie Wilson
Aiza Seguerra wondering why she didn't stick with following the Grateful Dead, while fellow cast members William Angeles, Mikkie Bradshaw and Altair Alonso look on during a runthrough.
Jamie Wilson
A tender moment between Bibo Reyes and Aiza Seguerra during a runthrough. This is actually Aiza's favorite scene!
Jamie Wilson
The love team of Rock Of Ages, Nyoy Volante (Drew) and Vina Morales (Sherrie), enjoying the sun outside the RCBC Theater.
Jamie Wilson
Members of the cast outside the RCBC Theater. I actually can't tell if they're fixing their choreo or just fooling around!
Jamie Wilson
Vina Morales, Mig Ayesa and Aiza Seguerra enjoying a last laugh before our grueling set adjustment. Needless to say, they have no idea what's about to happen!
Jamie Wilson
Cast members right before a company call.
Jamie Wilson
Jett Pangan (Lonny) adjusting to the set for the first time. This man has no fear!
Jamie Wilson
The Three Stooges of Rock Of Ages: Mig Ayesa (Stacee Jaxx), Jett Pangan (Lonny) and Nyoy Volante (Drew). Don't bother asking them, they all wanna be Curly!
Jamie Wilson
Our beloved stage manager Raymond "Baha" Vergara, making sure the stage is safe before anyone gets on. No one enjoys the show more than him! (And it's not easy managing all the crazy actors in it!)
Jamie Wilson
Lovely ladies Mikkie Bradshaw (Ambrosia/Protestor), Apple Chiu (Waitress #1/Mother), with Jinky Llamanzares (Justice) hanging out by the Bourbon Room bar, hoping for a REAL drink!
Chari Arespacochaga directs a company that includes Vina Morales, Nyoy Volante, Jett Pangan, Calvin Millado, Jinky Llamanzares, Bibo Reyes, Aiza Seguerra, Apple Chui, Japs Treopalso, Mikkie Bradshaw Angeles and Altaire Alonso.
The sold-out engagement runs through July 8 at Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City.
