theatrical immersion

or, the Script-hunting.

So happy that the "theatrical immersion" pushed through for finding scripts for production. though it was quite unsuccessful but we were able to find 1 full length play at the CCP library. :) also went to NCCA (national commission for the culture and the arts, if i am not mistaken) in Intramuros but found no plays. But since we were stucked at the Walled City, we figured out we can actually immerse ourselves culturally haha. spent the time looking at various places like Casa Manila and went through some shops. And... of course, went to the lovely Starbucks Intramuros with its tunnel-style architecture shiz and stuff haha.

First stop: CCP (Cultural Center of the Philippines) Library
The "immersion" started at the CCP Library. we arrived there around 12:30pm. apparently, it was a real library, unlike palanca office, where we can easily browse through their collections. Here, we really have to search electronically, or find plays through all their books mixed with poems, short stories, novels, newspaper archives (and I'm really amazed with their complete La Solidaridad collection!). After a couple of hours, we only got 1 play which "can" be related to Rizal.

Next stop: NCCA (National Commission for the Culture and Arts) Library in Intramuros
Sadly, we haven't found any. Almost all of their collections are for children/teens. And they really have a small collections of literature. But I tell you, their librarian is really accomodating, she even listed books for us to read, and personally got them from the shelves. How thoughtful!

Since we didn't really spend much of our time in Intramuros looking for scripts, might as well wander around this great walled city in Manila, known for its preserved Spanish feel. Jai lead us to this Casa Manila where, it was rumored, the once dormitory of Jose Rizal was located.

fountain at the middle of a quad in Casa Manila?

path to different parts of the place.

we also passed by this church. i think it's one of the major churches in Intramuros.

Palacio de General. we were assuming it was the house of the governor-general during Spanish rule hahaha.

this one is interesting! it's the statue of King Philip II, from which the name Philippines came! amazing, huh! (Bianca at lower right hahaha)

And of course, the wonderful Starbucks Intramuros, with its Spanish feel because of the tunnel foundation. still it's classy!

This theatrical/cultural immersion was fun! And I like this to be done again, especially for ENTAdirs! It's a good thing to know where we can actually get plays to be staged, and at the same time travel to places like these. One thing we observed, how come all librarians we encountered were so approachable and kind and accomodating. So sweet!

'Til next time Intramuros!

hardest semester yet!

Finally! The hardest semester to date is over. Frankly, this is one the most difficult times for me. I felt the stress of balancing my studies with org works. Let's see some of these events :)

Had my first directorship for ENTA's newbie production, Oyayi sa Gumuhong Lupa (December 2010) showcasing imahe|nasyon's (enta's writer's group) new works and new directors, and new actors for the school year. :)

Oyayi sa Gumuhong Lupa poster

Had my first assistant directorship for a major prod for ENTA's Bombita (January 2011)! I also acted for understudy roles of Tarona and Reporter!

shots for portraits :)

a scene with me as Reporter :) gayest role to date haha

And also, I ran for ENTA's executive board:

ENTA Executive Board 2011-2012 with Sir Jet (moderator) at Seniors' Party 2011

See how org events pretty sum up my second sem third year at Ateneo. :)) No wonder I got low grades. Haha, but then again, I'm always trying my best and having the fun of my college life! :)

Today, when my semester officially ends (read: Philo orals this morning done!), I hope to regain my 3.+ QPI for the next semesters. I promise to study hard, and balance it well with my acads, OK? :)

the hunt is on

last thursday, i went to carlos palanca office in taguig together with jai to find scripts that have potential to be the next production for entablado. unfortunately, we found only one script that is related to our theme. i hope that we can still find more scripts since there are only around 4 months left before the first sem production starts! i'm excited for the first sem production! :)

meanwhile, let's prepare ourselves for enta's summer production, presenting 2 amazing plays that have been staged already. soon this april!

Misadventures!

And now, after months of not blogging, I'm again making another URL for documentary purposes! Please stand by.