Ang Tatay mong Kalbo

                                                              "Absurd Plays"




 This is a type of play that is basically defined as meaningless, repetitive, and it also comes with  confusing dialogues. The very first play that I have seen in the Absurd category was "Ang Tatay mong Kalbo" translated by Isagani Cruz. Originally known as "The Bald Suprano".


The play was about an hour and thirty minutes long and it consists of laughter, drama, and giggles all the at the same time. I personally find the Absurd category as a not so interesting type of play.. The play started off with the 2 main characters which was Mr. and Mrs. Santos and all they talked about was complete nonsense that even them won't understand. At the later part of the play came along 2 guests in their home which was Mr. and Mrs. Reyes that apparently does not have an idea that the both of them were married. I think they were representing an old couple who were struggling with memory loss.

There was also Maria, the housemaid of Mr. and Mrs. Santos who was a blunt maid to the Reyes couple. And Hepe the fireman that seems to be a very good friend of the two couples who happens to be having an affair with Maria.

I was entertained in a sense that the actors and actresses know how make a fool of themselves but I think Absurd plays is just not my cup of tee. It made me anxious and left me curious the whole play. I did not like the idea that I exerted time and effort to something I will never understand.

Kudos to the actors for doing a very good job in doing what they have to do they still put on a hilarious show!