CLARK FREEPORT — An estimated 2,000 individuals congregated at the Clark Parade Grounds over the weekend to witness the annual production of “Tulauk,” a Lenten Kapampangan zarzuela depicting the life of Jesus through the eyes of Apostle Peter.
Presented by Arti Sta. Rita and Teatru Kapampangan, and helmed by Kapampangan artist Alejandro “Andy” Alviz, the production received acclaim for its captivating performances and witty script co-written by Rev. Fr. Deogracias Kerr Galang.
Clark Development Corporation (CDC) President and CEO Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera, Vice President for Administration and Finance Jose Miguel de la Rosa, and other CDC officials watched the interactive zarzuela and expressed their delight at the production’s success.
Audiences from various neighboring communities, including Mabalacat City, Angeles City, Porac, Sta. Rita, and Floridablanca, Pampanga, came together to witness the zarzuela.
Residents shared their enthusiasm for the production, with Mary Grace Bucud from Planas, Porac, praising the event for its family-friendly atmosphere, while Princess Chescah Castro from Floridablanca, Pampanga, highlighted the spontaneity of their decision to attend, which turned out to be a delightful surprise.
“Maganda yung mga ganitong palabas, nakakatuwa kasi kasama ko yung family and yung mga anak ko nakakanood kami ng ganito ng libre,” Bucud said.
Meanwhile, Castro shared “Actually, hindi po namin alam ng mga barkada ko na may palabas na gagawin, balak lang po namin talaga mag picnic. Tapos nakita po namin ang daming tao po kaya nakinood na rin po kami. Ang galing po nila, pati na po yung mga kumakanta tapos may free food pa.”
The production’s inaugural show for the year was held at the Sta. Rita Eco Park on March 2, receiving support from the City Government of Mabalacat, Department of Tourism Region 3, and CLTV 36.
