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UA&P’s pioneering theatre company, Dulaang ROC, proudly opens its nineteenth season with Usap-Usapan: Mga Dula Ni Tony Perez, a series of five one-act plays by the aforementioned playwright, interpreted by today’s most sought-after directors.

Christian Vallez, a recipient of the Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Award directs Athena Tibi, Stephanie Sol, JC Ramos and Carlo Baldonido in the tension-filled Sierra Lakes.

Gabún, a play filled with secrets and revelations, is directed by Joachim Antonio, also a Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awardee. It features outstanding performances by Grant Delfin and Seph Garza.

Communications graduate Boogie Mortel directs the critically acclaimed The Wayside Café, with performances by Dae Lee, Gibby Gorres, Martin Vicencio and Rose Ferrer.

Biyernes, 4:00 N.H. marks Bok Gil’s first directorial job for Dulaang ROC. The play also showcases ROC’s freshest batch of talents with debut performances by Brixton Reyes and Aris Acoba.

UA&P alumnus and current Kultura Desk Head, Joel Parcon directs Sacraments of the Dead, with performances by DJ Cuasay and Luis Arambulo.

Usap-Usapan: Mga Dula ni Tony Perez opens on August 19, 2008, at the ALB Dining Halls, University of Asia and the Pacific (Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig City).

Showdates are as follows:

Aug 19 (TUE) - OPENING NIGHT- Gabún & Biyernes, 4:00 N.H. @7:45pm
Aug 20 (WED) - Sierra Lakes @7:45pm
Aug 21 (THU) - Sacraments of the Dead & The Wayside Café @7:45pm
Aug 22 (FRI) - Sierra Lakes @7:45pm
Aug 23 (SAT) - Gabún & Biyernes, 4:00 N.H. @4pm / Sierra Lakes @7pm
Aug 26 (TUE) - Sacraments of the Dead & The Wayside Café @7:45pm
Aug 27 (WED) - Gabún & Biyernes, 4:00 N.H. @7:45pm
Aug 30 (SAT) - Sierra Lakes @ 4pm / Sacraments of the Dead & The Wayside Café @7pm
Sept 2 (TUE) - Sierra Lakes @7:45pm
Sept 3 (WED) - Sacraments of the Dead & The Wayside Café @7:45pm
Sept 4 (THU) - Gabún & Biyernes, 4:00 N.H. @7:45pm
Sept 6 (SAT) - CLOSING NIGHT - Gabún & Biyernes, 4:00 N.H. @4pm / Sacraments of the Dead & The Wayside Café @7pm

Ticket Prices:
P 130 (multiple entry: 3 showdates - catch all 5 plays!)
P 50 (single entry: 1 showdate)

For ticket purchases and other inquiries, please contact:
Maggie Yoingco @ 09266718013

You may also visit our ticket booth at the CAS Ledge.

Sponsored by:
Alriver Construction Company
Anvil Publishing, Inc
Thuk Thai
Red Ninja
ACTS Review and Tutorial Center
Renaissance Foods Corporation
Also brought to you by: Tinkerbelle Productions

PYGMALION will have a 12-show run at the Dizon Auditorium of UA&P, from February 22 to March 8, 2008. See the list of playdates below.

The cast of PYGMALION is made up of UA&P students, faculty members and alumni, namely: Joel Parcon, Roni Balbieran, Sara Badr, Bea Abalajon, Mikey Dosdos, Edmund Martinez, Jonathan Guillermo, Jam Mancenido, Yammie Tolentino , Tricia Santos-Fermin, Kate Alconga, Krisan Jacomina, Carla Dionzon, Rhenz Gabalonzo and JC Ramos.

For tickets and seat reservations, contact Ms. Marie Puyat at 0917-8334564. PYGMALION is presented in cooperation with LightChasers Photography – http://lightchasersphotography.com.

Watch the Finals Night on

February 12 (Tuesday)

6 to 9 p.m.

Dizon Auditorium, UA&P

The 12 finalists are:

Teddy Bears
Anti-Dead Air or ADA
Wild Blackheart Shade
The Insects
Joel Guzman
Giancarlo Calibjo
Miguel Orleans
Invego
Aki Yutani
Mikee Ocampo
Tricia Sarabia
Dreamboys

The contest will be judged under the following categories:
1. Creativity/Originality of presentation 35%
2. Stage presence and personality projection 35%
3. Volume of applause 20%
4. Singing Talent 10%

See you there!

The UA&P CHORALE with choirmaster Danilo Monte presents
“CAN’T STOP CHRISTMAS”
December 14, 2007 (Friday)
7:00 p.m.
Li Seng Giap Auditorium
2nd Floor, APEC Communications Bldg.
University of Asia and the Pacific
Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL!!!

Bring your family and friends!

Dulaang ROC

in cooperation with
INQUIRER LIBRE and EVER BILENA

presents

“HOY, BOYET, TINATAWAG KA NA; HATINGGABI NA’Y GISING KA PA PALA”

by Tony Perez
directed by Patrick Valera
choreography by Katte Sabate
lighting by Boogie Santiago

Cast:
Chin Taguines * Carlo Baldonido * Sean Go
Nasia Cammayo * Anna Rosales * Alessa de Rivera
Iza Elises * Teetap Dadia * Dae Lee
JC Ramos * Samuel Macagba * Jamm Magno
Lexie Panaligan * Clods Patajo * Lestra Nunez
Martha Sta. Barbara * Erika Lopez * Cai Cortez

Playdates:
December 5 (Wed), 7 (Fri), 8 (Sat), 10 (Mon), 11 (Tue), 12 (Wed), and 13 (Thu), 2007

Time:
7:30pm sharp

Venue:
Study Hall B, Ground Floor, APEC Communications Building, University of Asia and the Pacific, Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

For ticket reservations please text Bea (0917-6498913).

Made possible by:
YABANG PINOY * ALGARRA MIRANDA LAW OFFICES
RED NINJA DIMSUM * WHITE BARCODE MEDIA

The University of Asia and the Pacific Chorale

and choirmaster
Danilo Monte

present their major concert for 2007

“NO STOPPING US”

September 23, 2007 (Sunday)
5:00 PM

Philamlife Auditorium
U.N. Avenue, Manila

The varied concert programme includes sacred music and spirituals, Filipino folk songs, OPM and pop songs.

Tickets at P200
Discounts for groups of 5 or more

For ticket and discount inquiries, contact:
0917-8334564
637-0912 loc. 380
kultura@uap.edu.ph
or any UA&P Chorale member

Hope to see you there!

Info to be posted soon: concert cast, directions to Philamlife Auditorium, etc.

We’re really excited to be welcoming back our alumni from the bands Up dharma Down and Drip, who are making waves in the music industry! Be sure to catch Indie Trip on Friday, September 21, 7:45pm at Li Seng Giap Auditorium (2nd Floor, APEC Communications Bldg., UA&P). Doors open at 7:30pm.

Read more about the bands here:

• TIME Magazine: The Way of Dharma
• Beyond the Verge: Drip succeeds on its own trippy term

FREE ADMISSION for all! People who aren’t from UA&P are welcome to watch, just bring a valid I.D. and follow the UA&P dress code to facilitate your entry into the campus: shirts must have sleeves, skirts must at least fall on the knee, no shorts, no slippers/flip-flops, etc.. If you have questions, contact 0917-8334564.

See you there!

See you at Dizon Auditorium this Thursday (September 13) for Hanging Out with Athena Tibi! Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the show starts at 7:45 p.m.. This is a one-night-only event, so be sure to catch it.

Athena’s special guests include:

• Her fellow cast members from High School Musical (STAGES production): Sam Concepcion, Cheska Ortega, PJ Valerio, Edrei Tan, Jackie dos Santos, Val Baac, Sergio Ramos, Jay Pangilinan and Stephanie Cuevas
• Band members Kyle Lim, Joao Atienza, Noemi Binag, Jarom Vicencio and Kevin Concepcion
• SQUADRA
• Miguel Orleans
• and many more!
  

FREE ADMISSION for everyone! See you there!

* For non-UA&P audience members, please take note of the UA&P dress code, to avoid hassles in entering the campus: shirts must have sleeves, skirts and pants must fall on or below the knee, no shorts for boys, no slippers/flip-flops, etc.. Please also make sure to bring a valid I.D. so that you can be issued a guest pass. If you have any questions, just text 0917-8334564.

Catch the last few days of “Translations“, Valerie Chua’s solo exhibit, at Telengtan Hall (5/F ACB, UA&P). The exhibit is open from 9:00am to 7:00pm, and runs until September 7, 2007 (this Friday). The picture below is a sneak peek into around one-third of the exhibit setup (not shown are the pieces that are visual interpretations of six poems, and the portion that features Val’s photography).

Many have asked how Val produces her unique works. If you’re lucky, you might be able to ask her in person.