Tara, makisagap tayo ng chismis! Makinig tayo sa chikahan ng mga Care Divas!
KAILA: Hala, mga Ateh, totoo baang Chismis? May bago na raw tayong member?
CHELSEA: Oo. May bago nang Chelsea!
JONEE: Talaga lang, ha? Magaling ba siya? Siguraduhin lang niya!
KAILA: Heto talagang si Jonee, Nega-star!
SHAI: Bilang leader ng Care Divas, kino-confeerm ko, may bago ngang member! Buti ka pa, Chelsea, may alternate na.
CHELSEA: Ang importante, suportahan natin sya at bigyan ng pagmamahal bilang bagong Chelsea!
THALIA: Eh Ateh, havavowt telling me kung sino sya?
CHELSEA: Basta, makikilala natin sya sa July 24, 8:00 PM sa PETA Theater Center! Yun na rin ang last show natin bago tayo mag-tour.
THALIA: Exciting! Gusto ko na sya makilala. Para itong Bland Det!
JONEE: Blind date, ga-guh!
THALIA: Ay, bulag sya?
SHAI: O, basta! Sukatan na ito ng pag-ibig ng ating mga Ker Sistahs at Ker Dibs! Kitakits uli sa July 24 sa PETA Theater Center!
CHELSEA: Dahil sino man ang magsuot ng high heels at kapa ni Chelsea, alam kong aalagaan din niyang mabuti si Daddy Isaac. Kaya... the show must go on! Todah Rabah!
LAHAT ng CARE DIVAS: Todah Rabah!!!!
In the Philippine Educational Theater Association’s (PETA) phenominal musical comedy-drama hit "Care Divas", five transvestite overseas Filipino workers travel to Israel during the intifada (the Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation), bringing with them the unique brand of warm Pinoy nurturing for elderly Jews.
Every day they wash, feed and entertain their employers as loving caregivers. Come nighttime, they transform into glamorous drag queens in a huge Tel Aviv club.
At the core of the story is Chelsea (Melvin Lee), who seems to have it all—blessed with a kind employer who teaches him Hebrew and a potential lover who accepts him. Shai (Vincent de Jesus) the group’s leader, is haunted by the image of his mother who rejected him for his sexuality. The two are joined by Kayla (Jerald Napoles), Thalia (Dudz Teraña, Jason Barcial) and Jonee (Phil Noble, Buddy Caramat), who also add their liveliness and creativity through performing.
The five strive to adapt to Israeli culture. Their Filipino tongues struggle to learn Hebrew while silently battling the orthodox view on gays. They are always alert, constantly fearing deportation and war.
The creative team behind “Care Divas” includes acclaimed writer Liza Magtoto; multi-awarded composer Vincent de Jesus; prolific director Maribel Legarda; costume designer John Abul; events and theater lighting designer Jon Jon Villareal; visual artist and award-winning set designer Leo Abaya; and dancer and choreographer Carlon Matobato.
Don't miss the Divas before they go on tour! Watch the last performance of CARE DIVAS on July 24, 8:00 PM, at the PETA Theatre Center, No. 5 Eymard Drive, New Manila, Quezon City. A special treat: we reveal the new "Goody Goody Ate Vi Chelsea of Tel Aviv!" Tickets are P600. VIP seats at P800. Reserve your tickets now. Call or text RICO at 09157767778 or email rico.thespian@gmail.com
Todah Rabah!
