By Boy Abunda
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Tackling another important role in the musical play is bossa nova singer Sitti who will be setting aside her music as she plays Martha, who she describes as “simple at first, but really there is a lot of depth and character to her. She’s ultra conservative, obedient yet very brave and resilient.” It is a character Sitti sees in young people today and hopes to share with the greater public.
Sitti has followed the siren call of the stage before, having done a turn as Mary Walter in the one-night-only staging of Katy the Musical. This, coupled with acting work in various TV programs has prepared the singer for the substantial material of the Tony Award-winning Spring Awakening. From all accounts, another chance at the stage is something she more than relishes.
“I have always wanted to do theatre. I’m fascinated by the raw emotions of stage acting, which is very different from TV acting. I am looking forward to being Martha, first and foremost, and when the stage lights go on, to lose myself completely in a role, to be coached, to be a better actor, to meet and bond with the cast and crew,” she enthuses.
Local audiences have reason to gleefully anticipate the results of Sitti’s work in Spring Awakening, the reward even greater proof that bossa nova singers can blossom into musical stage actresses.
Based on one of the most controversial pieces of literature that was banned for one hundred years in Germany, Spring Awakening is the tale of teenagers on the road to self-discovery. Written by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater, Spring Awakening is the winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical.
Spring Awakening runs from Sept. 25 to Oct. 18 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati. For tickets, call Atlantis Productions at 892-7078 or 840-1187. Due to Explicit Content and some nudity, Parental Discretion is advised.
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