Lion King auditions

THE FIRST international tour of The Lion King, which premieres in Manila in March 2018 at The Theatre at Solaire, is searching for boys from ages nine to 12 for the role of Young Simba. The Manila premiere is presented by Concertus. The search is on for confident children with personality, natural actors/singers who can move well. Previous performing experience is not necessary. All Performers must pre-register for the open call by contacting the Children’s Casting Director, Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group, via phone at 650-5144, 0995-985-9718, 0945-338-6126, or 0917-838-1534, or e-mail at lionkingmanila@atlantistheatrical.com. Deadline for registration is July 30. All performers must pre-register for the open call. Children will be asked to prepare the last verse of “Just Can’t Wait to be King” and bring with them a 3R headshot, birth certificate, a parent/guardian’s written consent, and be prepared to fill out a registration form upon arrival. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Solo exhibit at Dragon Gallery

ON VIEW at the Dragon Gallery at The Yuchengco Museum at RCBC Plaza is Filipino-Australian artist Mon Coloma’s solo art exhibition entitled Art of Wisdom. His works range from portraits to abstraction to graceful dancers. The exhibition is on view until July 28.

Two shows at Silverlens

SILVERLENS has two exhibits ongoing until Aug. 12. These are: Techno-Utopian by Pow Martinez, comprised of paintings of varying sizes with the artist’s signature colorful grotesque protagonists backgrounded by land and seascapes in which he ponders on the failure of utopian ideals and its purported progress, pitting technology against a theory of the taboo; Dina Gadia’s Situation Amongst The Furnishings, her sixth solo show with the gallery, and her first show of all paintings. Silverlens is at 2263 Don Chino Roces Avenue Ext., Makati City.

Music Theater workshop for adults

ATLANTIS will be holding a Musical Theater Workshop for adults (ages 18 and up) from Aug. 7 to Sept. 15, with classes held from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. at Opera Haus, 3657 Bautista St., Makati City. There will be a recital on Sept. 15 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium RCBC Plaza, Makati City. Classes are now open for reservation. Prior training and performing experience are not required. For details, call 0917-838-1534 or e-mail info@atlantistheatrical.com.

DLSU Museum opens FRAGMENTS: Cityscape

THE MUSEUM at De La Salle University presents its third exhibition that focuses on art and environment entitled FRAGMENTS: Cityscape stories and reflections. The exhibit is on view until Aug. 18 at the 2nd Level of the Don Enrique Yuchengco Hall on the Manila campus. The exhibit presents the essential structures and developments of a city plus people’s activities at daytime and nighttime, as interpreted by artists. The exhibit also gives viewers freedom to speak of their mind through art by writing their opinions, drawing, and forming puzzles. This serves as an interactive experience for all visitors. The artworks in Fragments are from the Wili and Doreen Fernandez collection, the University art collection, and loaned works from selected artists and art collectors. This exhibition is open to the general public. For details, contact The Museum at 524-4611 local 368 or e-mail nicky.bradecina@dlsu.edu.ph.

Rep presents Beauty and the Beast

REPERTORY PHILIPPINES’ Theater for Young Audiences is retelling the timeless fairy tale Beauty and the Beast from Aug. 12 to Dec. 14 at Onstage, Greenbelt 1. Cara Barredo, Alana Vincente, Jill Ita-as, and Maya Encila are set to play Beauty, while Arnel Carrion, Jos Jalbuena, Hans Eckstein, and George Schultz will be portraying the Beast. Directed by Joy Virata, the musical has a book written by Peter de Valle and John Ahearn, music by Michael Valenti, and lyrics by Elsa Rael. Tickets are available through Rep at 843-3570 and TicketWorld at 891-9999, www.ticketworld.com.ph.

Bigger MIBF 2017 set

THE MANILA International Book Fair (MIBF) promises to be bigger on its 38th year — it will occupy two floors of exhibit space at the SMX Convention Center, MOA Complex, Pasay City. It will be held on Sept. 13-17. Expanding its exhibit area from 9,130 to 11,980 square meters, MIBF 2017 will dedicate the entire second floor to children’s books and young adult books. With over 100 exhibitors, and about 150,000 visitors over its annual five-day run, the MIBF remains the country’s biggest and longest running book event, gathering book lovers from all walks of life to avail of the largest and most varied collection of literature for leisure and academic reading. There is also a lineup of varied events, such as book signings, author meet-and-greets, and special contests, and other activities designed for book lovers. Also co-located at this year’s MIBF is the National Conference on Technology in Education on Sept. 12-14, which gathers educators, the private sector, and government bodies gather to drive conversations about modernized trends in the Philippine education sector. The MIBF is organized by Primetrade Asia, Inc. in partnership with Asian Catholic Communicators, Inc., Book Development Association of the Philippines, Philippine Booksellers Association, Inc., and the Overseas Publishers Representatives’ Association of the Philippines. Interested exhibitors may call 896-0661 or 896-0682, e-mail info@manilabookfair.com. For more event details, follow @ManilaBookFair on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.