On its fourth offering for its 32nd theater season, Dulaang UP stages a Filipino classic about love, honor and war – Francisco Baltazar’s "Orosman at Zafira."

Considered as one of the most well written literary pieces of the Prince of Tagalog Poetry, Orosman at Zafira tells the story of man’s lust for power while highlighting the women and how they challenge the social norms in order to free themselves from the bondage created by the society they live in. In the cast are: Maita Ponce (Zafira), Arnold Reyes and Lex Marcos (Orosman/Abdalap), JC Santos (Zelim), Ricky Ibe (Boulasem), Stella Canete and Jean Judith Javier (Gulnara); Hazel Maranan, Tao Aves, and Natasha Cabrera (Zelima).

The new production is infused with movement and choreography by director Dexter Santos does. Adding color to the performance is the original neo-ethnic music composed by Pinikpikan’s lead vocalist Carol Bello. Joining the team is Anril Tiatco (deviser), Tuxqs Rutaquio (production designer), and John Ilao Batalla (lighting designer).

Orosman at Zafira will be part of the 1st International Komedya Fiesta of the UP Centennial Celebration. It will be staged at the Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater, 2nd floor, Palma Hall, UP Diliman Quezon City from February 13 to March 2.

For more information, call the Dulaang UP office at 926 1349 or 981 8500 local 2449.