Musical Play Philippines: March 2012

March 31, 2012

Care Divas at Onstage Greenbelt this April 2012

The Philippine Educational Theater Association’s (PETA) is announcing the much-awaited encore performances of its hit musical dramedy “Care Divas” this coming April 2012.

These shows will be shown at Onstage, Greenbelt as a result of the first-ever partnership of PETA and Repertory Philippines since the their founding forty-five years ago.

The scheduled encore performances are packed with the same combination of explosive dance numbers, fancy music, comedic antics, and a visual feast of glitter, wigs and high heels that enticed audiences of its earlier shows.

Established in honor of the late U.S. Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, the fellowship program sends outstanding mid-career Filipino professionals in public service from both the public and private sectors to the United States for a year of university study and work-related practical experience.

Free Summer Acting Workshop By Philippine Stagers Foundation

After its successful, recent season shows - ‘Cory ng EDSA: A Filipino Musicale’ and its ‘4Contemporary Plays’; earning two major awards in 2011 Aliw Awards (Best Actor and Best Musical Production) and eight awards in 2011 BroadwayWorld.com Philippines Awards (Best Actor, Best Director, Best Musical, and more), Philippine Stagers Foundation (PSF) Incorporated opens its doors to aspiring and beginning theater thespians to join its FREE summer workshop.

9th Casa Asia Award

The Award is granted annually in order to distinguish individuals, institutions and organizations that have excelled in promoting awareness, dialogue and harmony among societies of Spain and the Asia Pacific region and/or have made outstanding work for the dignity and human rights in the region.

Resorts World Manila presents The Sound of Music

Event Date: Until May 25, 2012 only (With Matinee and Evening Performances)
Event Venue: Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila, Pasay City

Jessica Sanchez once again impressed the judges and the audience of American Idol Season 11 when she sang her own version of her idol Beyonce Knowles's song "Sweet Dreams" in slow tempo, ballad style.

The judges, impressed as usual, raved about how good Jessica's performance was. Here are some of their comments.

Gary Valenciano's Concert - On Higher Ground

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GVProductions and Manila Genesis Entertainment present On Higher Ground Gary Valenciano, a 29th Anniversary Offering on the following dates:

April 12 & 13, 2012
April 19 & 20, 2012
April 26 & 27, 2012
May 9 & 10, 2012
8:00pm at the Music Museum, San Juan City

Ticket Prices:
VIP – P3,605
Orchestra A – P2,575
Orchestra B – P1,545
Orchestra C – P1,030
Balcony – P515

Tickets available at http://www.ticketworld.com.ph or call 891.9999

More info at https://www.facebook.com/GaryValencianoOfficial

National Dance Theater Choreography Competition 2012

A Nationwide search for the most outstanding staging of Philippines folk dances rituals or folk tales.

Guidelines:

The dance presentation should be based on researched indigenous materials. Fresh approach to an existing dance work will be accepted as long as it retains the essence of the original folk dance.
The group must use folk movement. No ballet or contemporary movements will be accepted.
Live music is required.
Traditional costumes must be used.
The dance presentation must have a running time of not less than 5 minutes and should not exceed 7 minutes including placement of set pieces, entrance and exit.
Competition is open to all provincial groups, with a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 30 members for the presentation excluding musicians.
Choreographer/s must come from the same locality or province.

The NCCA-National Committee on Dance under the leadership of Ms. Shirley Halili-Cruz in partnership with the Province of Cebu under the leadership of Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia is holding Dance Xchange 2012: The International Dance Workshop and Festival with the theme "Cultural Connectivity through Dance”.

This event is the Philippine celebration of the International Dance Day and in accordance with Presidential Proclamation No. 154, declaring the last week of April as the "National Dance Week". Dance Xchange is also one of the banner projects of the Philippines, the Province of Cebu in particular as the ASEAN Cultural Capital for 2012. This will be held on April 27 – 30, 2012 at the Cebu International Convention Center, Cebu City, Philippines.

The Stylistics Live in Manila

The Stylistics Live in Manila on April 12, 2012, 8pm at the Smart Araneta Coliseum with special guests: Rico J. Puno and Elizabeth Ramsey.

Ticket Prices:
PATRON A (Reserved Seating) – P4770
PATRON B (Reserved Seating) – P4240
LOWER BOX (Reserved Seating) – P3180
UPPER BOX A (Reserved Seating) – P2120
UPPER BOX B – P1060
GENERAL ADMISSION – P530

Tickets available at ticketnet.com.ph or call 911-5555

Brought to you by That’s Ntertainment Productions and ABS-CBN

Interactive Exhibit on Street Dance Festivals

An interactive exhibit on Street Dance Festivals featuring the winning contingents from the Visayas, Luzon, and Mindanao, participants of Aliwan Fiesta Street Dance Competition.

History, photography, videos, costumes, headdresses, props, and screenings of past Aliwan Fiesta’s fun and excitement. Presented in cooperation with the Manila Broadcasting Company. Highlight of the exhibit is a fashion show at the Main Theater Lobby of Festival Queens in their fascinating festival costumes.

Venue: Bulwagang Carlos V. Francisco (CCP Little Theater Lobby)

Contact Details:

For more details, please call CCP Public Relations at (63 2) 832-1125 loc. 1115-1117 or email: ccp.publicrelations@gmail.com.

Schedule/Venue

Cultural Center Of The Philippines (CCP)
CCP Complex

Roxas Blvd. cor. Pablo Ocampo Sr. St., CCP Complex
Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines

Thursday April 12, 2012 - Wednesday April 18, 2012

The Filipino Soul in Dance

Various performing groups will showcase their talents in "Pulso: The Filipino Soul in Dance" on March 31, 2012.

The CCP honors Filipino ingenuity in movement and precept featuring the best artists in the country.

Daan ng Dalamhati - Station of the Cross Reflection through Theater

The St. Anne Theater and Dance Co. (SATDC) a church based, non-profit organization of the Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Anne in Taguig City is committed to the service of the Lord by training the youth in enhancing their God-given talents in the performing arts.

This Lenten season, the group continues to support pastoral and cultural activities of the Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Anne by presenting the Daan ng Dalamhati, a reflection on the 14 stations of the cross through theater, dance, music and prayer.

Reminisce the 90s with P899 Upperbox B Tickets + P50 delivery charge to The Cranberries Live in Manila Concert (valued at P1590)

World Theater Day

Created in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute (ITI), World Theatre Day is celebrated annually on March 27 by ITI Centres and the international theatre community. Various national and international theatre events are organized to mark this occasion, such as the creation and circulation of the World Theatre Day International Message through which, at the invitation of ITI, a figure of world stature shares his or her reflections on the theme of Theatre and a Culture of Peace. The International Message is translated into more than 20 languages, read for tens of thousands of spectators before performances in theatres throughout the world.

For more information about the history of WTD and how

it's celebrated in other cities, visit iti-worldwide.org

Mark Mark March 27th on Calendar and join the celebration.

To get involved, contact us at info@nycwtd.com or click here.

2012 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas

The Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas, established through Executive Order No. 498 in December 1991, is a biennial award conferred to distinguished Filipino individuals and organizations in recognition of their outstanding contributions to national development efforts, or their outstanding achievements in their field of profession. The awards are also conferred to foreign individuals and organizations that provide assistance to the country or advance the cause of Filipino communities overseas.

NCCA Gallery Dedicated to Contemporary Arts

At the heart of its base of operations in Intramuros, the National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) further fulfills its service to the Filipino Visual Arts community by re-opening the exhibition space at the lobby of the NCCA Building in response to the current demands of a vastly burgeoning contemporary art scene in the Philippines.

Jessica Sanchez Another Strong Performance in American Idol 2012

Jessica Sanchez finished powerfully on her version of Billy Joel's " Everybody has A Dream". It was her third standing ovation with the American Idol judges. With another strong performance, Jessica made it to the top 9. Again she "WOWS" the idol judges. Her chance to win in the American Idol 2012 is getting bigger and bigger.

Elise Testone also wowed the judges and survived the elimination night. The others in Top 9 are Skylar Laine, HOllie Cavanagh, Joshua Ledet, Deandre Brackensick, Colton Dixon, Phillip Phillips and Heejun Han.

An Awsome Experience on Easter Sunday

You'll Be Crazy If You Miss This...

An Easter Celebration like no one else has done it before.

It will be an awesome experience you'll be talking about for a long, long time.

Watch a tiny video about it by clicking below (Just 36 seconds!).

Rise Up! - Grand Easter Feast 2012

May your dreams comes true,

Bo Sanchez

PS. Email this invitation to your friends. Guaranteed: They'll thank you for inviting them to our Grand Easter Feast. To watch this 36-second video, click here.

March 23, 2012

Tamawan Village Artists Exhibit at the Ayala Museum

Cordilleran art will be featured in Ayala museum’s artist space bridging the gap cultures divide us by. The Tam-awan village exhibit is on March 21- April 3 at the museum’s artist space.

Tam awan village artists led my Chanum Foundation president Jordan Mango san will a variety of works on various mediums depicting the Cordilleran culture, landscape and way of life. Mango san will feature his piece, Strawberry Field, a solar drawing depicting the beauty of the La Trinidad, strawberry plantations.

For those who missed the American rock band who gave us the hits “Hanging by a Moment”, “You and Me’, and “First Time” perform last July 2008, now is your chance to see them again live for an evening of extraordinary musical pleasure. Lifehouse Live in Manila.

Tanduay First Five Concert Tour

Tanduay Rhum First Five Concert Series 2012 featuring Parokya ni Edgar, Kamikazee, Wolfgang, Urbandub and Rico Blanco.

Get ready for TANDUAY FIRST FIVE TOUR – ROCK ROYALTY. Five Kings will rule as one under the flag of Tanduay! Be there as they rock your world again for the biggest tour in the country.

Tanduay First Five Concert Tour Schedule

March 30 – Legaspi
March 31 – Naga
April 14 – Boracay
April 20 – Dumaguete
April 27 – Bataan
April 28 – Baliwag, Bulacan
May 4 – Calbayog
May 5 – Tacloban
May 11 – Lucena
May 18 – Kalibo
May 19 – Iloilo
May 25 – Santiago
June 1 – Vigan
June 2 – La Union
June 8 – Baguio
July 13 – CDO
August 17 – Digos
August 18 – Gensan
September 7 – Surigao
September 8 – Butuan
November 9 – Pagadian
December 1 – Bacolod

Make a Difference for Music - All Star OPM Concert

Head to Smart Araneta Coliseum on March 29 and catch "MAD For Music" the all-star OPM concert.

What does it take to make a difference in other people’s lives? Do you have to be rich, powerful or influential? Do you have to be smart, idealistic and brimming with fanciful rhetoric?.

Of course not. All you need is passion, a singular vision, and a concrete plan of action to turn a dream into reality. This is exactly what a group of concerned Atenean lawyers are doing to make real their desire to Make a Difference and contribute towards addressing some of the challenges faced by our country’s marginalized communities.

Fuerza Bruta

LIMITED Experience Fuerza Bruta – the finest aerial theatre and dance show from Argentina + free after-party until 3AM @ P1,450 only (52% savings)

Get ready for the hottest summer starter – Fuerza Bruta, an interactive theatrical experience that originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2005.

Fuerza Bruta is a one-hour show that combines dynamic music, visceral emotion and high motion aerial imagery.

This 60-minute wonder showcases different acrobatic tricks using Technicolor cloths, flying dancers and even a hanging pool.

The Cultural Center of the Philippines launches Sining Alamin Series

The Cultural Center of the Philippines launches the Sining Alamin Series with AN ARTISTS' FORUM ON CONCEPTUAL ART PRACTICE on March 22, 2-4 p.m., CCP Tanghalang Manuel Conde ( Dream Theater)

A forum with artists from various fields will share their respective practices related to the ideas of conceptual art. Guest artists include Dr. Ramon P. Santos (music), Denisa Reyes (dance), Vim Nadera (literature & performance art) and Yason Banal (film, visual and performance art). The forum will be moderated by Ringo Bunoan

An invitation for those of you who are interested to enrol your kids (son, daughter, niece, nephew, neighbor) to the SPECIAL SUMMER POP SINGING WORKSHOP for KIDS, 8-18 years old.

The Workshop will start on TUESDAY APRIL 10, and will run for 12 SESSIONS on a 3-Hours Per Session basis, three times a week Tue-Thu-Sat Schedule, plus two additional sessions for the Technical Rehearsals in preparation for the class’ Recital Proper. Workshop Fee is P7,000.

Workshop Venue is at LIANNA REYES’s TRAINING STUDIOS located in SAN JUAN CITY, METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES.

Learning Highlights will include:

The Metropolitan Museum of Manila invites everyone to rediscover the century old tradition of the Malibay Cenaculo.

A much photographed/documented public performance of biblical narratives staged during the season of Lent. More than just the usual passion-play, they celebrated Malibay Cenaculo is a visual weaving of piety and artistry in a fabric of pictorial history.

As a closing activity of the photography exhibit "One Day in the City: Pasay", graphic designer Edgar Granada who also hails from a family with 4-generations of Sinkulistas, talks about the history and art of the Cenaculo, discussing elements that makes this pious devotion truly a cultural heritage distincly Pasay.

After a year of successful productions and events, Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) is once again opening its doors to children and adults who are looking for a unique artistic experience this summer.

In PETA’s age-appropriate workshops, students embark on fun-filled dramatic journeys through acting, movement, singing, and playwriting thru an intensive three-week performing arts experience, during which they will actively develop their creative interests and grow as confident, young artists.

Home to some of the city’s must-see musical shows and events, Shangri-La Plaza makes weekends worth looking forward to this March with an exciting line-up of entertaining and compelling jazz performances at the mall’s Grand Atrium.

Sergio Mendes and Brasil Live in Manila 2012

Ovation Productions presents Sergio Mendes Live in Manila on April 24, 2012 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Call 911 5555 to reserve your tickets

VIP(103&101 ROWS A-J) (Reserved Seating) 4755
PATRON (Reserved Seating) 4225
LOWER BOX (Reserved Seating) 3700
UPPER BOX A (Reserved Seating) 2640
UPPER BOX B 1585
GENERAL ADMISSION 740

Winner of Aliw Awards for Best Ensemble of 2011- In the Heights

In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood.

A place where the coffee from the bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind. Winner of Aliw Awards for Best Ensemble of 2011.

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the country’s prime agency for arts and culture led by its chairman Felipe de Leon, Jr. and executive director Emelita V. Almosara, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Committee on Culture and Information (ASEAN-COCI) will hold the Forum on the Plight of Traditional Weavers in ASEAN and China from March 20 to 23, 2012, at the Plaza del Norte, Balacad, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.

Call for Entries : Da Dun Fine Arts Exhibit (Taichung City)

The Dadun fine arts exhibition is an international exhibition annually held by Cultural Affairs Bureau, Taichung City Government. This exhibition aims to enhance cultural exchange at an international level, and to manifest the characteristics of Taichung City.

There are 11 entry categories of the exhibition— crafts, sculpture, digital art, photography, printmaking, water color painting, oil painting, glue color painting, seal engraving, calligraphy and ink wash painting. Deadline of submission is on 13th April, 2012.

A joint exhibition and an award ceremony will be held to celebrate the achievements of the winners. For further information on the exhibition, please see

English http://eng.taichung.gov.tw/mp.aspx?mp=18

Useful Summer Program that can help Develop Your Talent in the Performing Arts

Many young aspiring Pinoy artists are very eager to learn and be trained in the performing arts. One group in the middle of the suburban area of New Manila, Quezon City is doing their part to help these talented people make their dreams come true.

The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) has been conducting annual summer workshops during the months of April and May since its inauguration six years ago. PETA's theater program will benefit young hopefuls in the field of performing arts.

2012 Golden-hot Prizes International Fine Art & Calligraphy Competition

Purpose: To enhance international exchange of painting and calligraphy, promote arts and culture, improve the art quality, encourage art creation, and further enhance the aesthetic literacy

Sponsored by: Steering Organization-The Council for Cultural Affairs.

Organizer-National Dr.Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall,
The CTS Cultural Education Foundation,
Media Arts Education Promotion Association of Taiwan
Planning and execution: Hesen Art Scene.

The participants should mail or deliver the work to the Secretariat between April 5, 2012 to April 30, 2012 at the following address:

2012 Golden-hot Prizes International Fine Art & Calligraphy Competition Secretariat
Center 1F, No. 16, Lane 25, Linyi Street, Taipei, Taiwan (10059)

Download:
2012 Golden-hot Prizes International Fine Art &.pdf

Call for Papers to 7th Tayabas Province Studies Conference

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7^th Tayabas Province Studies Conference

Target Date: August 17-19, 2012

Target Venue: Gumaca, Quezon

Theme:

PANHIK : Stages and Stations in Tayabas Province

(Pamana, ANi, Halaga, Industriya at Kultura)

Possible topics:

1) Topics on railroad or railroad stations traversing Quezon province

2) Stories about industries in Quezon province (flourmills, handicrafts, sea products, coal mines, gold mines, limes, distilleries, etc)

3) Festivals in Quezon Province

4) Churches and other local structures of worship and/or defense (ie. Watchtowers, castillos)

5) Science and health issues ( 19^th century public health conditions, culinary science, local diseases, local health programs, etc.)

6) Language (local dialect, Tayabas-tagalog, etc.)

7) Legends of/in Quezon towns (local heroes, other important personages, groups, cults, etc.)

8) Arts and Music in Quezon towns (local museums, heritage structures, paintings, films, local tours, others)

9) Others (please suggest)

Please submit your topic and/or abstract ( 1 or 2 paragraphs about your topic) on or before June 30, 2012 at ryanvpalad@ymail.com or text me at 0917- 4132318 for your topic. Paper and presentation can be in Filipino or English.

March 17, 2012

MYX Music Awards 2012 Winners - Part 3

Bumuhos Man Ang Ulan – Jericho Rosales (Green Rose)

Fallin' – Sarah Geronimo (Catch Me I'm In Love)

I'm Already King – Christian Bautista (A Special Symphony)

Kahit Walang Sabihin – Rico Blanco (Imortal)

Where Do I Begin – Gary Valenciano (In The Name Of Love)

For thousand of years, the drum has been used for healing purposes throughout the world as a tool for social integration, for restoring harmony in relationships, for improving mental concentration (as well as psychomotor coordination) and for experiencing pure joy.

In this 3-day workshop, you will learn the basics of drumming:

proper way of holding a drum
proper way of hitting a drum to bring out the right sound
simple improvisations
10 basic patterns using the Gong-Gu-Du-Pa-Ta method developed by Tambolista Mike ‘Mitu’ Tupas; some of which are used by the southern tribes in Maguindanao.

Kayumanggi Philippine Performing Arts @ 2012 Canada's Got Talent

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A Pinoy Youth Group (Kayumanggi Philippine Performing Arts) based in Canada got "YES" from the three judges of the 2012 Canada's Got Talent to advance in the next stage of the competition. The group received a standing ovation from the crowd as they render a short performance of muslim dance (Singkil) wearing very colorful costumes.

Hindi Kita Iiwan – Sam Milby (Director: Treb Monteras)

Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay – Sponge Cola (Director: Yan Yuzon)

Lagi – Kiss Jane (Director: J. Pacena)

Wag Mo Na Munang Sabihin – Sitti (Director: Rember Gelera)

Wala Na Tayo – Bbs Feat. Kean Cipriano (Director: J. Pacena)

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