It is effectively used as a form of people’s expression and entertainment.

It is also educational and is important in promoting our nation’s cultural identity.

Philippine Theatre Groups

Founded in 1967 by Cecile Guidote-Alvarez, ___ evolved as one of the most organized and successful theater groups in the country.

In contrast with other theater groups, ___ is an innovative theater group cultivating a modern perspective on Philippine art and society. It moves toward issue-based theater and helps bring about social and political awareness and change through its programs, performances, and workshops.

Organized in 1987, ____ is another leading proponent of Philippine theater. Working under the umbrella of Cultural Center of the Philippines, is known for its production of original Filipino plays.

Its effort to develop and train Filipino actors, playwrights, and designers through stage plays form Philippine past, and at times, plays from other countries that were translated and adapted to Filipino setting, is part of ____ mandate to educate and awaken the cultural consciousness of the Filipino audience.

Tanghalang Pilipino

Baby Barredo and Zenaida Amador, founders and artistic directors of _____, are undoubtedly two great pillars of Philippine theater.

Began in 1967 when two women, Zenaida Amador and Baby Barredo, dreamed of giving Filipinos a chance to watch a world-class play, Miss Julie, in their own country

built with undying passion, dedication and persistence in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges and difficulties.

Repertory Philippines

founded by Audie Gemora in 1990

are known for wholesome family entertainment musicals such as The Little Mermaid, Joseph the Dreamer, and The Blue Bird.

Asia’s first professional gospel theater group. ____ create new musicals for emerging Filipino talents.

was an adaptation of the musical play with books and lyrics by Jaime Del Mundo and music by Rony Fortich. It is a magical adventures of two children and their quest for real happiness.

TRUMPETS

Founded by internationally acclaimed theater artist Monique Wilson in 1994 to help expose Philippine audiences to an awareness of the many social and political concerns in the country through theater arts.

The company became famous when it produced The Vagina Monologues abroad and in the Philippines since 2001 to help change the laws on sex trafficking and domestic violence in the country.

continues to be one of Asia’s leading theater companies producing diverse shows – from a theatrical piece on the plight of street children to activism, to revolution, and to nationhood.

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