Tanghalang Pilipino's summer theater adventure 2012

This summer, discover that there is much more to the arts than entertainment as Tanghalang Pilipino(TP) once again conducts its annual Summer Acting Workshop. With a four week long program, TP will not only deliver classes for aspiring young thespians but also adults aiming to develop their skills in various aspects of theater whether it be onstage or backstage.

 

According to Tanghalang Pilipino Artistic Director Fernando “Nanding” Josef, “We are giving lessons on acting not just to make you good actors but also to make you good human beings so when you enrol on any of the classes, you are given exercises that improve your acting skills and also exercises that will make you realize who you are as a Filipino artist and as a Filipino human being."

 

With classes on Children’s Theater 1 and 2, TP teaches creative dramatics to kids using games, storytelling, movements, music and props as tools of expression. This allows enrolled students not only to channel their creativity in acting but also improve their communication skills through speech and body language. Children aged 5 to 8 may enrol in Children’s Dramatic Theater 1 while those with ages of 9 to 12 may enrol in Children’s Dramatics 2.

 

For young adults, TP offers a course on Musical Teen Theater (13-16 years old) which integrates creative drama, music, writing, movement and visual arts to explore themes concerning the youth. Script analysis and voice for theater are likewise incorporated in the course.

 

In Beginning Acting (17 years old and above),TP features a practical application of the rudiments of acting including concentration, spontaneity, improvisation, confidence, body and voice preparation, characterization and script analysis to create a unique and authentic life onstage, television and film.

 

For the type who avoids the glitz of the spotlight, TP also conducts courses on Production and Stage Management that is suitable for aspiring stage managers. Be the boss backstage while you test your skills and learn new ones in organizing a production.

 

Veteran actors onscreen and onstage will serve as speakers to share their unique acting experiences in theater. Experts in the field will also deliver interesting talks on “Arts as Therapy” and on “Adolescent Creativity and Giftedness” as part of the workshop. The speakers this year include:  Shamaine Centenera-Buencamino, Irma Adlawan-Marasigan, Antony Buencamino, Dr. Grace Evangelista and Dr. Letty Ho.

 

The classes for TP’s acting summer workshop start on the 10th of April 2012.The course fee is Php 8,000 but TP extends its early bird discount to Php 6,000 for individuals who enrol before March 23, 2012.

        

For more information, please call the office of Tanghalang Pilipino at 832-3661. Press release from Tanghalang Pilipino