Education Theatre Essay

CAN you still remember your Grade I instructor? This was once the by-line of an advertisement of one financial institution. This is also the paper concept of the ladder Ang Guro staged by Stairs Production and resourcefulness Beyond Events Philippines at West Negros University Gym last Saturday, January 21. The musical play was written by occupational therapist Paul Ballano. This is his form of amiable tribute to his Grade I school teacher, Mrs. Cecilia Resontoc, who was instrumental in do him pursue, work and reach his goals, despite all odds.As Paul lovingly recalled after the curtain call, Mrs. Resontoc do him believe in what he give the bounce do, what he stooge achieve, and what he can become. The softspoken as yet talented singer K arl Marquez performed the lead role perfectly. Comely, gentle yet versatile, Karel took in the part of Ms. Amelia Resontoc, a young high school teacher who has the expertness of understanding and motivating her students. With her strong co nvictions, she encouraged her students to keep on qualifying by singing The Climb, as she accepted each of their respective(prenominal) differences in True Colors. Izzy Trazona, one of the Sex Bomb Dancers, showed morose her playing and dancing prowess as one of the talented yet deep bloomer students of Ms. Resontoc. Sheila Asuncion, who plays the m other(a) of Karel, not only played her role comfortably but also belted out one powerful, heart snap rendition of The Prayer together with the lead singer. Together with Charina Ramirez, Kath Jarabelo, Zac Celadania, Yab Aragones, Jake Duquiatan, Vida Masakayan, Jess Ibasco, Juddie Fe Suarez, Ahmee Galguerra, Owen Siy, impudent Reyes, Jen Galope, Kiana Rodriguez, Armand Go, and playwright Paul, they composed the powerhouse of a cast which made the play a natural success.More everywhere, the plays universal piece on the crucial role that teachers play in the molding of the demesnes young minds and the nobility of the pedagogics profession are large(p) ideas which need to be brought to light. No wonder why the Department of pedagogy and the West Negros University supported the staging of the musicale. The stage set and backdrop were to the minimum. uniform with the costumes. yet the plot thickens with almost real-life dialogues and scenes which every teacher and student or school administrator in the audience could easily identify with.The different personalities of teacher and students, and the varied circumstances which caught each web of each other lives provided the audience with hearty laughs, and flowing tears. The end of the play may throw off been tragic, but all good works do not go in vain. Especially that of the noble teacher Ms. Amelia Resontoc. Directed by Sweet Grace Ballano, Ang Guro may still perk up to undergo some churl refinements in stage blocking, but it has carved a better inlet for itself in the world of stage plays.The cameo roles which some WNU dancers and students did in t he play are also worth mentioning. But because the play is conceptualized and brought to different schools all over the country with no thought of a bigger profit, except to touch the writers dream and to bring forth the messages of acceptance, honor, cope and understanding. Its just quite sad to note that not everybody in the teaching profession or those who are enrolled in education courses have watched the play.But still, like a good book, or a worthy movie, the musicale Ang Guro has affected hearts and minds. And if all the student-members in the audience took leave of their seats to go thank their teachers in the audience and give each a prompt hug, such is indicative that the musicale has brought its message across its audiences hearts. Thus, partial(p) kudos to the members of production and the cast of Ang Guro and to the fantastic people and sponsors in Bacolod who brought the musicale here. Well, what or who then is the guro?Probably they could be as specific as Socrate s, Anne Sullivan, Marva Collins, bloody shame McCloud Bethune, Bel Kaufman or, from the namesake of the lead player in the musicale, Mrs. Cecilia Resontoc all of them having one affair in common they were all teachers in their own time. Or in generics, a guro can just be a he or a she nameless or faceless yet gentle and wonderful beings who have long been forgotten but whose valuable lessons and strength in character will always be remembered by their students.So, at this point, can you now recall your Grade 1 teacher? Or however your other teachers? I hope you can. I would like to end with a part of a speech of John Schlatter of Cypress, California which I adapted. throughout the course of the day I have been called upon to be an actor, friend, nurse and doctor, coach, picket of the lost article, money lender, psychologist, substitute parent, and a keeper of faithI am allowed to see that life is reborn each day with spick-and-span questions, burst of ideas and young friendship s I know that if I build with love and trust, what I build will last forever I am a warrior, daily doing battle against peer pressure, negativity, fear, conformity, prejudice, ignorance, and apathy. But I have great allies curiosity, intelligence, creativity, faith, love and laughter which all rush to my pennant with indomitable support I AM A TEACHER. Dear teachers, our hats off you. GOD BLESS.