Der Kaufmann (Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice") at the CCP from September 27 - October 13, 2013

Hey guys! Here is an interesting take on William Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice." It's set during the Holocaust, the time when Nazis were terrorizing Abraham's children, plus Antonio is portrayed as a homosexual. The first few minutes of the play, already brought tears to my eyes.  All the actors are superb! My personal favorites are Portia (Regina de Vera how can you memorize all those complicated lines? Bilib!), Antonio (Marco Viana I feel your pain) and Shylock's youngest daughter (you have a bright future in theater dear Trixie Esteban =) I just wish the dialogues used easy to understand Filipino words. Nosebleed ako!

I watched "Der Kaufmann" on opening night, thanks to Lorelei Celestino, marketing and sales associate of Tanghalang Pilipino =) Terno pa kami ng suot, mukhang sasayaw hehe =) (Translation: Our clothes match in color, looks like we're going to perform a dance number =)

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and
Tanghalang Pilipino (TP) present...

Der Kaufmann ("The Merchant")
The Merchant of Venice
Ang Negosyante ng Venecia

Tanghalang Huseng Batute (CCP Studio Theater)
September 27 - October 13, 2013


About the Show: (Source: TicketWorld)

Directed by Rody Vera and Tuxqs Rutaquio 

Written by renowned English poet and playwright William Shakespeare, the Merchant of Venice is often considered as a romantic comedy in Shakespeare’s compilation of plays known as the “First Folio,” but has been more regarded for its dramatic take on religion and mercy.

The play is about a bitter and detested Jewish moneylender who seeks revenge against a Christian merchant who has defaulted on a loan. TP’s version will be a departure from the usual interpretation. A play within a play, it will be set at the time of the Holocaust, with Nazis directing the Jewish “actors” and will underscore the dehumanizing effect of racism and intolerance. In this adaption, the viewers will choose between love for a friend and love for money.

This innovative take on Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice, as translated by National Artist Rolando Tinio, will showcase Rody Vera’s adaptation and direction and TJ Ramos’ sound design.

Beware!!!

Show Dates: (Note: Information may change without prior notice)

September

27 (Friday) 8:00 PM
28 (Saturday) 3:00 PM
29 (Sunday) 3:00 PM


October

3 (Thursday) 8:00 PM
4 (Friday) 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM
5 (Saturday) 10:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
6 (Sunday) 3:00 PM

10 (Thursday) 8:00 PM
11 (Friday) 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM
12 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
13 (Sunday) 3:00 PM


Ticket Prices: (Free Seating)
P600
P300 (Students)

Discounts: 
50% Off* for Students
20% Off* for Senior Citizens, Government Employees & Persons with Disabilities
* Not available on internet purchase.
* Present ID upon purchasing over the counter.
* Show ID upon entering the show venue.

For more info and to buy your tickets, please call (63-2)891-9999 or log on to TicketWorld.

You may also call Cherrybong at (+63)917-7500107 or
Lei or Enzo at (63-2)832-1125 local 1620 or 1621
Lei at (+63)915-6072275 or (+63)908-8941384

Rody Vera's "Ibalong, The Musical" at the CCP from August 30 - September 15, 2013

I'm so excited! I'm gonna watch this tomorrow with my friends. Lord of the Rings, Philippine version, here we come =)

Cultural Center of the Philippines
and Tanghalang Pilipino

Present 

Rody Vera's
IBALONG, THE MUSICAL

"Monsters, mayhem and music highlight new theatrical show

In the midst of a great war between mortals and monsters, a serpentine creature falls for a man, leading to the birth of a new civilization.

Tanghalang Pilipino caps its 26th season with a dance-theatre musical interpretation of the Bicolano epic, “Ibalon,” adapted for the stage by prolific playwright Rody Vera and directed by Tuxqs Rutaquio with Carol Bello’s musical direction, Alden Lugnasin’s choreography and costume design by Leeroy New.

Using elaborate costumes, energetic fight choreography, and haunting music, Tanghalang Pilipino promises audiences of all ages an enthralling theatre experience rarely seen in original Filipino theatre." - TicketWorld Website

Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)

August 30 - September 13, 2013

Show Dates: 

September 

6 (Friday) 8:00 PM

7 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM

8 (Sunday) 3:00 PM

13 (Friday) 8:00 PM

14 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM

15 (Sunday) 3:00 PM

Ticket Price: P824.00 (TicketWorld)

First Come, First Serve

Discounts:

50% for Students
20% for Senior Citizens, Persons with Disabilities, Military, Government Employees 
• Present your ID upon purchase over the counter and show ID upon entering the show. 
• Not available on internet purchase. 

For more info and to buy your tickets, please call TicketWorld at (63-2)891-9999 or please CLICK HERE.

Tanghalang Pilipino presents "Severino Reyes' Walang Sugat" at the CCP from August 16 - 26, 2012

Cultural Center of the Philippines
and Tanghalang Pilipino
Present

Severino Reyes'
Walang Sugat

Directed by Carlitos Siguion-Reyna
Music by Chino Toledo

Severino Reyes’ original zarzuela that awakens our sense of heroism and nationalism, even as we fall madly in love with another human being. Under the direction of Carlitos Siguion-Reyna, music by Chino Toledo, choreography by Edna Vida, featuring some of our popular young performance artists, this production, employing irony, will acknowledge the truth that our country has a deep wound that has never fully healed – a truth that if we do not accept and recognize will forever make our country a nation without a real sense of nationhood and democracy.

CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP LIttle Theater)
August 16 (Thursday) - 26 (Sunday), 2012

Show Dates:
August
24 (Friday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
25 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
26 (Sunday) 10:00 AM 3:00 PM

Ticket Prices: Free Seating
For 3:00 PM shows: P 824.00
For 8:00 PM shows: P 1,030.00

50% Discount to Students

For more info and to buy your tickets, please contact:
Tanghalang Pilipino (63-2)832-1125 local 1620 or 1621
TicketWorld (63-2)891-9999 or visit the TicketWorld Website

Virgin Labfest 8 at the CCP from June 26 - July 8, 2012

Virgin Labfest 8
Tanghalang Huseng Batute (CCP Studio Theater)
June 26 (Tuesday) - July 8 (Sunday), 2012
3:00 PM and 8:00 PM

Ticket Price: P300
Student Discount: 50%

"The Virgin Labfest, in its eight consecutive year, is a festival of new, unpublished, unstaged works by Philippine playwrights. It is an annual partnership project of the Writer’s Bloc, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and its resident artistic group Tanghalang Pilipino. Extending over two weeks, the festival is an exciting showcase of the newest and most innovative short / one act plays chosen from numerous submitted entries from all over the country." - CCP


Schedule of Shows:


June 27, 2012 (Wednesday)

3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Set A - Aizel Cabilan's Pagsubli, U.Eliserio and Maynard Manansala's Symposium, Dingdong Novenario's Digital Divide


June 28, 2012 (Thursday)

3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Set B - Mar Anthony Dela Cruz's Hayop, Em Mendez's Ang Unang Regla ni John, Reuel Aguilas Isa Pang Soap Opera


June 29, 2012 (Friday)

3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Set C - Chukberry Pascual's Alejandro, Guelan Luarca's Mga Kuneho, Mix Villalon's High Stakes

6:00 PM @ Bulwagang Amado Hernandez
Love Story (Staged Reading)


June 30, 2012 (Saturday)

3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Set D - J. Dennis Teodosio's Totong Hilot


July 1, 20112 (Sunday)

3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Set E - Virgin Labfest 7 Revisited Floy Quinto's Evening at the Opera, Dingdong Novenario's Kafatiran, Rae Red's Kawala


July 4, 2012 (Wednesday)

3:00 PM
Set C - Chukberry Pascual's Alejandro, Guelan Luarca's Mga Kuneho, Mix Villalon's High Stakes

6:00 PM @ Bulwagang Amado Hernendez
Walang Kukurap (Staged Reading)

8:00 PM
Set D - J. Dennis Teodosio's Totong Hilot


July 5, 2012 (Thursday)

3:00 PM
Set D - J. Dennis Teodosio's Totong Hilot

8:00 PM
Set E - Virgin Labfest 7 Revisited Floy Quinto's Evening at the Opera, Dingdong Novenario's Kafatiran, Rae Red's Kawala


July 6, 2012 (Friday)

3:00 PM
Set E - Virgin Labfest 7 Revisited Floy Quinto's Evening at the Opera, Dingdong Novenario's Kafatiran, Rae Red's Kawala

6:00 PM @ Bulwagang Amado Hernandez
Adaptation of Twelfth Night (Staged Reading)

8:00 PM
Set C - Chukberry Pascual's Alejandro, Guelan Luarca's Mga Kuneho, Mix Villalon's High Stakes


July 7, 2012 (Saturday)

3:00 PM
Set A - Aizel Cabilan's Pagsubli, U.Eliserio and Maynard Manansala's Symposium, Dingdong Novenario's Digital Divide

8:00 PM
Virgin Labfest 8 - Set B - Mar Anthony Dela Cruz's Hayop, Em Mendez's Ang Unang Regla ni John, Reuel Aguilas Isa Pang Soap Opera


July 8, 2012 (Sunday)

3:00 PM
Set B - Mar Anthony Dela Cruz's Hayop, Em Mendez's Ang Unang Regla ni John, Reuel Aguilas Isa Pang Soap Opera

8:00 PM
Set A - Aizel Cabilan's Pagsubli, U.Eliserio and Maynard Manansala's Symposium, Dingdong Novenario's Digital Divide


For more information and to buy your tickets, please contact:
CCP Performing Arts Division (63-2)832-1125 local 1607 or 1606
TicketWorld (63-2)891-9999 or visit the TicketWorld Website

Tanghalang Pilipino's "Pinocchio! Gusto Mo Bang Maging Tao?" at the CCP on November 18 - 20, 2011

Cultural Center of the Philippines and Tanghalang Pilipino present...

Pinocchio, Gusto Mo Bang Maging Tao?

"Pinocchio, Gusto Mo Bang Maging Tao?" is about the magical adventures of a wooden puppet whose quest to become a real boy leads him to learn about life, love and honesty.

Give your friends and loved ones an early Christmas treat! Bring your kids to the CCP and let your holidays be filled with spectacle, music and merriment as you enter the magical world of Pinocchio.

Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)

Show Dates:
November
18 (Friday) 3:00 PM
19 (Saturday) 3:00 PM
20 (Sunday) 3:00 PM

Ticket Price: (TicketWorld)
P824.00

For more information and to buy your tickets, you may contact:
Tanghalang Pilipino (Get group discounts)- (63-2)832-3661 or 832-1125 loc. 1620 or 1621
Lorelei Celestino: (+63)908-894-1384
Paulo Perez: (+63)928-275-4747
TicketWorld (63-2)891-9999

CCP Resident Companies Raise Funds for Education in "The CCP Gala" on November 3, 2011

The Cultural Center of the Philippines
presents

The CCP Gala
Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater)
November 3, 2011 (Thursday)
8:00 PM

Ticket Prices: (TicketWorld)
PhP 5,150.00
PhP 3,090.00
PhP 515.00
PhP 309.00


About the Show:

The CCP Gala

Category: music, theater, dance, special event

Description: All nine resident companies perform together in a rare occasion featuring the best pieces from their repertoire. Ballet Philippines, Philippine Ballet Theater, Tanghalang Pilipino, Bayanihan Philippine Folk Dance Company, Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group, Philippine Madrigal Singers, the National Music Competition for Young Artists, the UST Symphony Orchestra and the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra in a night of musical variety to raise funds for the CCP's arts education and audience development programs.


CCP’S Finest Raise Funds for Education

THE nine flagship performing companies of the Cultural Center of the Philippines perform their best works in a fundraising gala on 3 November 2011 at 8:00 p.m. at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Main Theater) . In a rare dance and musical revue, dancers, singers, musicians, and actors from the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, Ballet Philippines, Tanghalang Pilipino, Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group, Philippine Madrigal Singers, Philippine Ballet Theater, UST Symphony Orchestra, National Music Competition for Young Artists (NAMCYA) and Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company perform to raise funds for the Center’s arts education and audience development program.

The CCP Gala launches the Membership Program that seeks to encourage and solicit the support of individuals and corporations to fund programs that will bring the shows of the CCP to public schools and underserved communities. The fund shall also enable teachers to teach arts in the classroom and develop materials on Philippine art and culture. While the CCP receives government funding, it is continually challenged by the rising cost of production and expenses related to the expansion of programs, especially in the area of arts education and audience development.

CCP Members will have access to an array of Exclusive Privileges such as discounts, invitations to special events, access to working rehearsals and more. Members become Partners in making “art matter to the life of every Filipino.”

Join the CCP Membership Program for as low as P1,000.00. Call 832-1125 local 1800 and 1808 or email marketing@culturalcenter.gov.ph

For inquiries and to buy your tickets, please call TicketWorld at (63-2)891-9999.

Tanghalang Pilipino's "Noli Me Tangere The Musical" at the CCP from August 5 to September 11, 2011

Tanghalang Pilipino presents...

Noli Me Tangere
The Musical

In honor of Jose Rizal’s 150th birth anniversary, the critically acclaimed musical adapted by Ryan Cayabyab from Rizal’s most famous work with libretto by National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera, will be re-staged with costume and set design by National Artist Salvador Bernal. This production of “Noli Me Tangere”, in coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd) will also serve as the launch of the national Campaign urging high school students to join forces with the Kabataang Rizal Movement in order to promote the ideals of Rizal and his vision for the Philippines.

Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)


Show Dates:

August
5 (Friday) 8:00 PM
6 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
7 (Sunday) 3:30 PM
12 (Friday) 8:00 PM
13 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
14 (Sunday) 3:30 PM
19 (Friday) 8:00 PM
20 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
21 (Sunday) 3:30 PM
26 (Friday) 8:00 PM
27 (Saturday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
28 (Sunday) 3:30 PM

September
9 (Friday) 8:00 PM
11 (Sunday) 3:30 PM


Ticket Price: Php 1,000 (Free Seating)
Students and senior citizens discounts available

For more info and to buy your tickets, please contact:
Paulo Perez (+63)928-2754747
CCP Box Office - (63-2)832-3704 (Tuesdays to Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
Tanghalang Pilipino - (63-2)832-3661 or (63-2)832-1125 locals 1620 and 1621
Email: ccptanghalan@yahoo.com

Virgin Labfest VII at the CCP from June 29 to July 10, 2011

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), Tanghalang Pilipino and Writer's Bloc Inc. present...

Virgin Labfest VII
CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute (CCP Studio Theater)
From June 29 (Wednesday) to July 10 (Sunday), 2011

Ticket Price: (TicketWorld)
PhP 257.50


About the Show;

The Virgin Labfest is a festival of untried, untested and unstaged plays. Hosted by the Cultural Center of the Philippines in cooperation with Tanghalang Pilipino and the Writers Bloc, this year marks the 7th of the festival. Nine new one act plays will be featured together with one full-length work, three restagings from the Virgin Labfest 6 and readings.

One-act plays
• Bawal Tumawid, Nakamamatay by Joey Paras
• Kafatiran by Ricardo Novenario
• Kawala by Rae Red
• Kinaumagahan by Rachelle Rodriguez and Winnielyn Fajilan
• Mga Lobo Tulad ng Buwan by Pat Valera
• Opera by Floy Quintos
• Requiem by Christian Vallez
• Streetlight Manifesto by Mixcaela Villalon
• The Valley Mission Care by Russel Legaspi

Full-length work
• Isang Gabi Bago Magbukas ang 'Portrait of the Artist as Filipino' ni Nick Joaquin by Carlo Pacolor Garcia

Full-length works for staged reading
• Chiaroscuro by Lito Casaje
• Hermano Pule by Layeta P. Bucoy
• House of Candles by Nicolas B. Pichay


For more info and to buy your tickets, please CLICK HERE.

Additional Info at the CCP Website.

You may also call the CCP Box Office (63-2)832-3704 / 832- 1125 loc 1406 & 1409 for tickets and inquiries.

Tanghalang Pilipino's "Dugtong Dugtong Na Sumbong" (A Children's Musical Play) at the CCP Little Theater from November 12 - 21, 2010

Tanghalang Pilipino presents...
DUGTONG DUGTONG NA SUMBONG (A Children's Musical Play)

Based on the retelling of “Ang Hukuman ni Sinukuan”
by National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario

Libretto by Liza Magtoto
Music by Jed Balsamo
Directed by Tess Jamias

A children’s musical based on a folk tale as retold by Rio Alma. This folk tale uses chaos among animals in Mount Arayat to point out that whatever one does affect others. In the end the court of Mariang Sinukuan teaches us a lesson about justice and accountability. To be performed by only four actors who sing, move, dance and give life to a variety of animal characters, the play promises to be fun, exciting and educational.

Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater)

November
12 (Friday) 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
13 (Saturday) 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM
14 (Sunday) 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM
17 (Wednesday) 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM
18 (Thursday) 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM
19 (Friday) 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM
20 (Saturday) 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM
21 (Sunday) 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM

Ticket Prices:
Php 600 Regular
Php 480 Senior Citizen
Php 300 Student

To buy your tickets, you may contact:
(63-2)832-3661 or +63(908)894-1384 or +63(928)527-4747

Tanghalang Pilipino and the Lark Play Development Center Present "American Hwangap" at the CCP on October 1 to 3, 2010

The Cultural Center of the Philippines and
Tanghalang Pilipino in cooperation with
The Lark Play Development Center

Present

Lloyd Suh`s
AMERICAN HWANGAP
Directed by Chris Millado

CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theater)

Tagalog October 1, 2010 (Friday) 8:00 PM
Tagalog October 2, 2010 (Saturday) 3:00 PM
English October 2, 2010 (Saturday) 8:00 PM
Tagalog October 3, 2010 (Sunday) 3:00 PM


Tanghalang Pilipino and the Lark Play Development Center of New York Present the Asian Premiere of "American Hwangap"

Lloyd Suh`s American Hwangap makes its Asian premiere at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theater) at the Cultural Center of the Philippines starting September 10 until October 3, 2010. After a successful West Coast and Off-Broadway run, Tanghalang Pilipino and the Lark Play Development Center of New York collaborate to bring the production to Philippine audiences in its original English version and in Tagalog translation.

The dysfunctional comedy is set in a suburban Texas home whose members are shaken by the arrival of a long lost father who has come home to celebrate his 60th birthday. The wife and children wrestle with their broken past as they prepare for the celebration of the `hwangap`---the 60th birthday ritual that marks the completion of the zodiac cycle and also signals rebirth.

Luminaries of theater and cinema Mario O`Hara and Gina Pareno (Tagalog cast), Bembol Roco and Celeste Legaspi (English cast) lead the ensemble completed by Liezl Batucan, Nico Manalo and Jeremy Domingo. The play is directed by Chris Millado. Tagalog translation is by Joi Barrios Le-Blanc, set design by Mio Infante, light design by Katsch Catoy, sound design and original score by Jethro Joaquin and costume design by Kahlila Aguilos.

American Hwangap received its West Coast premiere in March 2009 at the Magic Theatre, San Francisco and then its New York premiere in May 2009 by Ma-Yi Theater Company. The play was produced as part of the Lark Play Development Center`s "Launching New Plays into the Repertoire Initiative" supported by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

The New York Times described the production as "lovingly drawn and filled with endearing quirks that make it a delight to watch." Time Out New York recommended the production as a "must see" calling it "a family reunion reimagined as a Western shootout."

For more information, please CLICK HERE.

Tanghalang Pilipino Holds Auditions For Scholarship @ CCP on June 30, 2010

Tanghalang Pilipino (TP), the theatre company that recently staged Anton Chekhov's "Three Sisters" and Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire," will hold auditions for scholarship on June 30, 2010 (Wednesday), 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the CCP Amado Hernandez, Upper Basement, Tanghalang Pambansa, CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Manila.

TP, the resident theatre arm of the CCP, was established 23 years ago. The company primarily aims to promote Philippine theatre that has long been enmeshed in its people's history and culture.

The company has already produced more than 200 full productions, including original and adapted materials, for 23 seasons.

It also manages a pool of professional theatre actors named TP's Actors Company that include theatre veterans Fernando Josef, Nonie Buencamino, Connie Chua, Shamaine Centenera Buencamino, Irma Adlawan, John Arcilla, RJ Leyran, Olga Natividad, Allan Paule, Ony de Leon, Gary Lim, George de Jesus III, Roeder Camanag, Joey Paras, and Herbie Go.

Scholarship applicants must be at least 18 years old, and must have completed a two-year diploma or certificate program or earned a four-year college degree.

Each one must submit a resume with two photographs (2"x2" head shot and 3"x5" full body shot). Be prepared to perform a three-minute monologue in Filipino from any published local or foreign play translated into Filipino, a song in Filipino, and a short movement piece.

Be ready to do an improvised scene.

A compact disc player will be provided to those who may need it.

Successful applicants will attend regular classes in acting, stage movement, voice, and script analysis starting July 6, 2010.

TP's 24th season opener is the original rock musical "Banaag at Sikat" with book and lyrics by National Artist for Literature Bien Lumbera, music by Lucien Letaba, and stage direction by Jose Estrella. The musical opens August 6, 2010.

For more information, contact TP at (632) 832-3661 or 832-1125 locals 1620 or 1621, Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or email ccptanghalan@yahoo.com.

Source: www.broadwayworld.com