IPAG
is supported by an endowment from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
July 18, 2000
| July-September 2000 |
- "Tales" wow Manila-Luzon
- IPAG featured in SANDIWAAN
- Rousing Iloilo Fest performances
- NCCA supports IPAG repertory
- IPAG celebrates 23rd Season
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KALILANG April 29-30, INTL DANCE DAY, Iloilo City THE ABDUCTION
OF LAWANEN
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The internationally-acclaimed "Tales From Mindanao" continues to wow large audiences in its current national tours (started July 25) of Manila and the provinces. Performances were scheduled in U.P. Los Banos, Poveda Learning Center, and Assumption (Antipolo), Subic Arts Center and the Museo Pambata, among others. More tours are scheduled in October and November. IPAG will keep shows posted. Complete schedule in box above.
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"Sandiwaan" features IPAG
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has selected the IPAG to be one of 12 theater groups nationwide to participate in the Millennium Arts and Culture Festival dubbed Sambayan. “Sambayan” events include traveling exhibits, lectures, forums on indigenous peoples’ concerns, movie showings, and a theater festival called Sandiwaan.
Ten collaborative productions shall be based on the works of our National Artists or from folk literature sources. Each of these 10 productions will be performed spread out during the whole year in various venues.
The IPAG feature is a deconstruction of Nick Joaquin’s stories where women play pivotal roles. The experimental production is in a dance-opera format with its working title “How the Women of Joaquin Met Lawanen.” Rehearsals start in June after the Guild’s summer touring schedules. The regional premiere is set October 6 and 7 (&:00 pm., MSU-IIT gym) in Iligan City before IPAG’s national tours in October. "How the Women" also highlights the Cebu Festival of the Arts in November 17 at the University of San Carlos Cultural Center.
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Kudos to IPAG in Iloilo Dance Fest
Iloilo audiences and critics gave their rousing approval to IPAG performances in the recent Iloilo Dance Day festival. IPAG joined leading Philippine dance companies and international participants in the International Dance Day 2000 in April 27-30 in Iloilo City. IPAG opened the 2nd part with its productions of "The Legend of Maria Cristina Falls" and the Maranao-inspired "Kalilang." Similar electric responses greeted IPAG in an out-of-town performance of "The Abduction of Princess Lawanen" in Lambunao, Iloilo last April 27.
The festival is an annual event of the Committee on Dance of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and highlights the 10th National Dance Conference and Workshop.
NCCA renews admin support for IPAG
The NCCA continues its support of the repertory programs of the IPAG with an endowment of P200,000.00 to support the administrative operations of the guild. The fund is part of the NCCA support for regional councils and groups and has been granted to the more established companies to strengthen their viability. This is the 2nd year (of a 5-year program) that the NCCA is supporting IPAG. The last grant was in 1998 to assist in the repertory and marketing administration of the Guild’s projects.
IPAG has been recipient of various grants, both for creative
productions and management. These grants are highly competitive and involves
the participation of many groups and individuals all over the country.
23rd Season Summary
| April 27-30 | "Lawanen and Other Stories" Iloilo tours |
| June-September | Local-regional tours:
"Tales From Mindanao" "Ugoy ng Duyan" "Lawanen and other Stories" |
| Oct. 6-7/ - Nov. 17 | Premiere: national tours
"How the Women of Joaquin Met Lawanen" and national tours |
| October 23-29 | Choreographers Workshop |
| February 14-17/21-24, 2001 | "Mumunting Espacio" (Small Spaces) |
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2000-2001 23rd THEATER SEASON SCHOLARSHIPS Free tuition, free book rentals, and a monthly allowance, among others, are some of the benefits that await successful applicants AUDITIONS Performers, dancers, and singers. Apply in person at the IPAG office, MSU-IIT gym, or call 0917-9390371 NEEDED Cast for the collaborative musical "Lawanen" See us in person at the IPAG office. |
IN THE NEWS...
Balaido is Institute Dance Awardee
Wenna Balaido, IPAG resident artist, was presented
the Institute Dance Award in Recognition Ceremonies last March 28. Balaido
has performed lead roles in national and in-base productions. She graduated
cum
laude with a degree in Physical Education.
IPAG invited to Bulgaria festival
The Pateki Foundation has invited the IPAG to represent
the Philippines in the 3rd International Folklore Festival to be held in
Bulgaria's old capital Veliko Tarnovo. The festival is scheduled July 2-10,
2000.
IPAG graduates
Wenna Balaido (BPE, cum laude); Farrah Fabriga
(BSE, Biology); Alvin Solis (BSE, Industrial Education).