David Ezra to play OPM legend Mike Hanopol role in 'Jeproks: The Musical'

What makes a country's musical theater vibrant and thriving are companies like Tanghalang Una Obra.

- By JERRY DONATO

They carry on the tradition of presenting stories and originals that have universal themes and familiar characters, told through singing, dancing and acting.

Tanghalang Una Obra's contribution is "Jeproks: The Musical," which features 15

'Incognito' is no joke. It's a long day. I'm active the whole day. So that's it. Meditate in the morning, and rock and roll the whole day."

On best coffee companions in showbiz: "There's Ian. Chard (Gutierrez), Zanjoe (Marudo), Hubs (Azarcon), L.A. (Tenorio). I will invite all of them (for coffee) because I can say they are my true friends in (the showbiz world)."

On life after turning 30: "Siempre, 'di mo na maisa-isa yung pagbabago, parang di mo rin talaga masasabi. Parang you just grow with all the experiences you've been through. I just think we have more wisdom now and composure."

(Are you happier?) "Being happy is very subjective... Now, I'm just... mas may purpose lang ako ngayon sa buhay. Before, very busy ka pa at kinikilala mo pa ang sarili mo eh. So now, I know myself more.

"Second, mas nababalanse ko na lahat ng bagay. And again, araw-araw akong gumigising na may purpose ako. Para hindi ako naliligaw. Yan ang gusto ko mangyari sa akin. (I'm better at balancing everything now. And again, I wake up every day with a sense of purpose. So that I don't feel lost. That's what I want to happen for myself.)"

On what his purpose is now: "Secret. Ano lang Ma'am... Panginoon lang."

songs of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) rock artist and legend Mike Hanopol, with Frannie Zamora as the director.

Essaying the role inspired by Mike Hanopol and immersing in the latter's music era is singer and actor David Ezra, the son of OPM singer and also actress Dulce.