ATANG, DULANG MAY MUSIKA

The critically acclaimed production by Dulaang UP of Atang, Dulang May Musika by Floy Quintos and directed by Alex Cortez will be re-staged at Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Theater, Palma Hall, UP Diliman on January 28, 29, 30 February 4, 5, 6 at 7PM and January 31, February 1, 7, 8 at 10AM and 3PM.

The story of the Queen of Sarsuwela and National Artist for Theater, Honorata "Atang" dela Rama is retold through her love letters to her husband, Amado Hernandez and memoirs juxtaposed with the different sarsuwela she was part of like "Dalagang Bukid".

Cast includes Sharmaine Centenera-Buencamino, Ayen Munji-Laurel among others, also features Bituin Escalante as Katy dela Cruz.

ANG UNANG BABOY SA LANGIT

inihahandog ng

ENTABLADO

ENterteynment para sa TAo, Bayan, LAnsangan at DiyOs

sa kanyang ika-27 taon, Taong Pahulagpos

sa pakikipagtulungan ng Sentrong Pangkultura ng Pilipinas (CCP)

at Paaralan ng Humanidades, Pamantasang Ateneo de Manila

ang

ANG UNANG BABOY SA LANGIT

hango sa maikling kwentong pambata ni Rene Villanueva

isinalin sa dula ni Christine Bellen

direksyon ni Dr. Jerry Respeto

katuwang na direktor Jethro Tenorio

musika ni Emmanuel dela Rosa

disenyo ng produksyon ni Gino Gonzales

disenyo ng ilaw ni Voltaire de Jesus

sayaw ni Joseph Keith Anicoche

direktor panteknikal Richard de Guzman

ENERO 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 (ika-7 ng gabi)

ENERO 24, 31 (ika-3 ng hapon at ika-7 ng gabi)

Rizal Mini Theater

Pamantasang Ateneo de Manila

Tickets @ P220

para sa karagdagang impormasyon: 09163289465 (Jermaine)

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A PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS FILIPINO

Repertory Philippines' 2009 theater season begins with Nick Joaquin's A PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS FILIPINO, a timeless classic of Philippine theatre.

Set in pre-war Manila, it tells of two spinster sisters who continue to reside in their ancestral home with their aging artist father, in spite of conflicts that arise amongst family members to abandon the old house. The complexities of human frailties are brought to light as characters interact with one another in a tightly woven interplay of emotions.

The production brings together a confluence of momentous actors to flesh out this dearly-loved work that was first staged in early 1955 by the Barangay Theatre Guild (BTG), in the open-air theatre among the ruins of Intramuros. It was Daisy Avellana who first read the play in 1952 in the Weekly Women's Magazine, and forthwith got Joaquin's permission to present it on radio for the first time.

Repertory's rendition of PORTRAIT is directed by no less than Jose Mari Avellana, Daisy's son, who is a formidable actor/director in his own right. The cast features Irma Adlawan, Ana Abad Santos, Liesl Batucan, Joel Trinidad, Randy Villarama, Jeremy Domingo, Jay Glorioso, Dido de la Paz, Jenny Jamora, Astarte Abraham, Baby Barredo, Chinggoy Alonso, Lorna Lopez, Oliver Usison, Bonggoy Manahan, Celso Ylagan, Ernie Zarate, Jejie Esguerra, and Dingdong Rosales.

Performances run from January 16 to February 8, 2009 at Onstage Greenbelt 1 Theatre, Ayala Malls Makati. Catch Nick Joaquin's A PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS FILIPINO every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3:30 pm.

Call the Rep office at 887-0710 or Ticketworld at 891-9999 for ticket inquiries.

PAMAYPAY, KUTSILYO, YANTOK

Tanghalang Pilipino in cooperation with the GMA 7 Artist Center is mounting a trilogy entitled, "Kutsilyo, Pamaypay at Yantok." First presented in 1984 at the University of the Philippines , Kutsilyo, Pamaypay at Yantok is composed of three episodes that probe deeper into the characters of Maria Clara, Salome and Sisa, and the men in their lives – Ibarra, Elias and Pedring, respectively. The three male characters are the roles that the late Marky Cielo dreamt of doing before his untimely death.

The first episode, "Ang Balutan ng Gamot at Pagkain," written by Nick Pichay parodies the usually dramatic characterization of Maria Clara and Ibarra. Tanghalang Pilipino Actors' Company (TP-AC) scholar Tara Cabaero plays Maria Clara opposite AC apprentice Jonathan Tadioan as Ibarra. Marky Cielo was rehearsing this role before he passed away.

The second episode, "Kabanata X," written by Chris Millado is a tender scene between Elias and Salome to be played by Starstruck survivor Ryza Cenon opposite Mike Tan, another GMA 7 artist. Alternating with them are TP's Anna Deroca and Russell Legaspi.

"Ang Nazarena," the third and final episode, also written by Chris Millado, is a violent scene that dramatizes the physical and mental torture that Sisa suffers in the hands of her abusive husband and that leads to the complete loss of her sanity. TP scholar Kat Castillo and PHSA theater arts graduate Meile Romero alternate as Sisa while TP scholars Chrome Cosio and Riki Benedicto alternate as Elias.

Kutsilyo, Pamaypay at Yantok will be staged under the direction of Tess Jamias at the CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute from January 13 to January 15, 2009 (Wednesday to Friday), with matinees at 3:00 PM and evening shows at 8:00PM. Please call Tanghalang Pilipino at 832-3661 or look for Paolo at 0920-9535381 for other information.