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The year’s performances to remember–so far

Jamie Wilson in Viva Atlantis Theatricals’ “The Full Monty,” directed by Chari Arespacochaga

COUNT THEM—22 productions in just the first five months of the year, from the small two-character drama (“Red”) to the all-stops-out musical extravaganza (“Ibalong,” “Katy”). Local theater is at its most prolific and exciting in years; and so, before the last days of summer ring the curtain down on the old season to usher in the new by June—and with memory the only antidote to the ephemeral nature of theater—we thought we’d look back and salute the performances that lit up the stage and occasioned cheers in the previous months.

Posted: May 11th, 2013 in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Photos & Videos | Read More »

‘Improv Night’ and ‘Geek Fight! Trivia Nights’ kickstart Peta’s Roofdeck Series

PETA’SOPEN-AIR roofdeck is now offered as an ideal space for small gatherings, intimate performances, and various events.

The Philippine Educational Theater Association (Peta) is opening its doors to different events outside of its lineup of theater productions. This May and June, Peta presents “Improv Night” and “Geek Fight! Trivia Nights” to kick off The Peta Theater Center Roofdeck Series.

Posted: May 4th, 2013 in Featured Gallery,Headlines,Photos & Videos | Read More »

‘Sa Wakas’–nothing less than a prototype for the Filipino jukebox musical

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FRED LO and Caisa Borromeo

Of the 20 songs by Sugarfree featured in “Sa Wakas,” the jukebox musical woven around the music of the late great pop-rock band that’s on its last weekend at the Peta Theater Center, nearly every other number has been a chart-topper, or at least a staple of the radio- music TV loop for years.

Posted: April 27th, 2013 in Featured Gallery,Headlines,Photos & Videos | Read More »

‘Improv Night’, ‘Geek Fight! Trivia Nights’ kickstart Peta’s roof-deck series

Philippine Educational Theater Association building’s roofdeck will be the venue for a series of shows. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

The Philippine Educational Theater Association (Peta) opens its doors to hold different events outside of its line-up of theater productions. This coming May and June, Peta presents “Improv Night” and “Geek Fight! Trivia Nights” to kick off The Peta Theater Center Roofdeck Series.

Posted: April 25th, 2013 in Lifestyle Stories | Read More »

Peta and Globe bring ‘Batang Rizal’ to Dagupan City

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The Philippine Educational Theater Association (Peta), in partnership with Globe Telecom, recently staged the highly successful and long-running production of “Batang Rizal” in Dagupan City, before an audience of thousands of college students from different universities and colleges in Pangasinan.

Posted: April 13th, 2013 in Featured Gallery,Headlines,Photos & Videos | Read More »

This summer, why not learn how to act on stage…and more

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Stage Campers doing a “Les Miz” number. Classes at 9 Works Theatrical, says artistic director Robbie Guevara, have a very personal and hands-on approach. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/9 Works Theatrical

This summer, why not bring theater appreciation to the next level by learning how to act? Various theater groups are conducting acting workshops—basic and advance—fit for children, teenagers and adults.

Posted: April 7th, 2013 in Lifestyle Stories | Read More »

‘May ‘Himala!’–and, on its 10th year as a musical, is now in concert form

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SCENE from the 2004 staging of “Himala, The Musical” at CCP Little Theater

Man-made miracles do happen and if there’s one person who knows this, it’s composer-music arranger-singer-actor-playwright Vincent de Jesus. Just last night, despite great odds, his co-written opus with Ricky Lee, “Himala, the Musical,” was restaged again to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

Posted: March 16th, 2013 in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Photos & Videos,Super | Read More »

‘Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros’ soon to become ‘Maxie the Musical’

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Director Dexter Santos. Photo by Amadís Ma. Guerrero

This early, Peta (Philippine Educational Theater Association) is preparing for “Maxie the Musical,” the stage version of the hit Cinemalaya film “Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros,” which made waves here and abroad after it was first presented at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Posted: March 16th, 2013 in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Photos & Videos,Super | Read More »

‘Sa Wakas,’ a new Pinoy rock musical featuring the music of Sugarfree, opens April 13

“SA WAKAS” stars some of the brightest young stars of local theater: Fred Lo, Caissa Borromeo, Vic Robinson, Kyla Rivera, Laura Cabochan and Justine Peña.

Culture Shock Productions, in cooperation with Fringe MNL, presents “Sa Wakas”, a new Pinoy rock musical.

Posted: March 16th, 2013 in Featured Gallery,Headlines,Photos & Videos,Super | Read More »

Tight, fun, lighthearted–Peta scores again with ‘D’ Wonder Twins of Boac’

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CRIS VILLONCO as the cross dressing Viola in “D’Wonder Twins of Boac,” adapted by Rody Vera from Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” and directed by Maribel Legarda

Philippine Educational Theater Association’s (Peta) “D’ Wonder Twins of Boac” was a wonderful and fun production that delivered on all levels.

Posted: March 9th, 2013 in Editor's Pick,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Photos & Videos,Super | Read More »

From China to Chopin, Ang Li live in Manila

Ang Li performs at Peta Theater Center. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Ranked among the top 30 pianists in the world by the 2009 Cliburn Competition and has toured some of the most prestigious performing arts venues around the globe, acclaimed pianist Ang Li performs two shows exclusively at the Peta Theater Center this March 20.

Posted: February 23rd, 2013 in Lifestyle Stories | Read More »

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