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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.

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