| With
a repertoire of over 40 full-length productions performed in extensive
tours here and abroad, IPAG has significantly contributed to Philippine
National Theater. It is recognized as a
leading Philippine Theater company today. Its productions
have drawn much acclamation
from critics and audiences. IPAG
has developed a signature dance theater format based on the pangalay, an
indigenous dance form that is the Philippines' closest claim to classical
dance.
IPAG was founded
in 1978 by its present Artistic Director Steven
P.C. Fernandez and dance researcher Ligaya
Fernando-Amilbangsa. It is recipient of various national awards and endowments
that have acknowledged IPAG's contribution to contemporary Philippine Theater.
Founding members
include Juliet Celeste F. Malit (Choreographer), Ricardo Jorge S. Caluen
(Associate Artistic Director), Nenita Cristobal-Eya, and Rafael Mijares
(Production Manager).
Leading one
of the dynamic theater movements in the Philippines, IPAG is resident theater
company of the MSU-Iligan
Institute of Technology. It holds the
distinction of being the first Philippine-based cultural group to be in
the InterNet. |
