The
Philippine Centre of the International Theatre Institute (I.T.I.) a World
Performing Arts organization associated with UNESCO presents “ TULA , AWIT, DULA ni FRANK G. RIVERA”
to celebrate his 45 years in theatre at the Emilio Aguinaldo College Theatre,
Ermita, Manila on October 18 (Friday) at 3PM Matinee and 7PM Gala. This is
likewise a benefit show to assist the medical needs of Frank currently afflicted
with cancer. With Theater Actors from the Sining Kambayoka, CEU Dramatics
Guild, Alab-Artistika, Philstagers, Earthsavers- UNESCO Artists for Peace and
A.C.T.I.O.N. featuring Liesl Batucan, Roeder, Alegria, Njel de Mesa, Vince
Tanada, Nenen Espina, Jim Pebanco, Fray Paolo, Dang Elio, Wally Tuyan and Joel
Lamangan, plus other very special surprise guests. Hosted by Cecile
Guidote-Alvarez and Arthur Casanova. Video by CJ Andaluz. Stage direction by
Joey Nombres.
Recipient
of the 2012 Fr. Neri Satur Award for Environmental Heroism for Eco-Media Education
and a Gawad Haraya Award, Rivera chairs
the Phil. I.T.I. Centre’s Youth Development Committee having conducted
seminar-workshops on Theatre Arts and Media Education for 43 years all over the
Philippines literally from Batanes to Tawi-Tawi under the auspices of
NCCT-DepED, NCCA Kalahi, DOT Tunay na Kulturang Pinoy, CCP Batang Sining,
Metropolitan Theatre, Sining Kambayoka, PETA and A.C.T.I.O.N. He has also
conducted theatre workshops to international students in Thailand, South Korea,
Singapore and Portugal with the ITI- Earthsavers UNESCO Dream Center.
The
founding director of the celebrated Sining Kambayoka of the Mindanao State
University in Marawi City, Rivera wrote the original zarzuela “Ambon, Ulan,
Baha” in the 70’s before environmental issues were hip, “Oyayi” and “Halik sa
Kampilan” which are still being performed regularly by different theater groups
all over the country like his later musical plays “Tao, Isang Tagulaylay” and
“To Be A Butterfly”.
Also
known as “Makata sa Cellphone,” Rivera authored 21 books of plays for stage,
radio, TV and film, short stories and essays including 4 books of poetry
published by UST. He has received 4 National Book Awards while his poems and
textula are read in political rallies, passed around as text messages, read on
radio, posted on social media, printed in tabloid and newspaper columns,
recited in school programs and utilized as material pieces in poetry
interpretation, oratorical and declamation contests. He started his theatre
training and career on state, TV, Radio founded by Cecile Guidote-Alvarez.
Rivera
is currently confined in the hospital (6 months now) for lymphoma cancer (what
killed his friend and namesake, Frank Chavez), has had a 13-hour operation, and
is undergoing chemotherapy. The I.T.I. show hopes to augment some of his
mounting hospital bills. For inquiries, send an email to frank_aliw@yahoo.com.ph or through Dr. Arthur
Casanova, Outstanding MetroBank Teacher Awardee at 0917-8231499 or Cecile
Guidote-Alvarez, Ramon Magsaysay Outstanding Asian Arts Awardee at
0917-5432889.
Cecile Guidote-Alvarez
President, Philippine Center of ITI
Director, UNESCO DREAM Center
(632) 524-6662
President, Philippine Center of ITI
Director, UNESCO DREAM Center
(632) 524-6662
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