Heroes are untouchable and beyond the reach
of ordinary mortals. They are in monuments, their faces carved
on marble or limestone. They are inside museums, framed neatly
under their preserved robes and ancient ornaments.
But how do you really spot a hero?
Does heroism really require the death of a
man or the suffering of a nation? Aren’t small deeds of
goodness, simple gestures of kindness and goodwill, acts of
heroism too?
In PETA’s production of Batang Rizal,
written by Christine Bellen and directed by Dud’z Teraña, two
children, Pepito, a young boy from the present time and Pepe,
the young Jose Rizal, explore and revisit the notions of heroism
and love of country from the point of view of a child. They
traverse time and history to magically unravel a child’s
understanding of what is truly heroic and selfless.
And in their journey, they spot many heroes –
men , women, and children alike.
Batang Rizal is now on its second year run alongside Mga
Kuwento ni Lola Basyang. Shows are at 3 p.m. on September 19-21,
26-28, and at 10 a.m. on October 3-5, 10-12 at the PETA Phinma
Theater. For ticket inquiries and reservations, call PETA
marketing and public relations at 410 0821, 725 6244 or 0927
7031437, or email
petampro@yahoo.com
