Tanghalang Pilipino announces the first of its auditions for its 21st theater season of power plays. On May 8, 9 and 10, the theater group will conduct the search for the cast its season opener, Pilipinas Circa 1907.
Aspiring thespians should be strong male and female actors, 18 years old and
above, who can sing and perform. Each one must submit a resume with two photos
(a 2"x2" head shot and a 3"x5" full body shot). Candidates must also be
prepared to do a movement piece and read scenes from the script. Participants
will also be required to perform the song "Jocelynang Baliwag." Copies of the
audition piece are available at the Tanghalang Pilipino office, 2/F Production
Design Center Bldg., CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City.
Applicants must be available for the production schedule, with rehearsals
running for six weeks prior to the opening on August 10, 2007, and weekend
performances at the Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater) until
September 2007.
Pilipinas Circa 1907 is about political conflict and family relations,
which get
in the way of two pairs of star-crossed lovers during the time of the American
colonization. It is set in the period prior to the national elections for the
Philippine Assembly in 1907.
With 2007 being an election year, the landmark zarzuela by Nicanor G. Tiongson and Lutgardo Labad, Lucien Letaba, Louie Pascacio, Chino Toledo, et al, is a timely production that mirrors modern-day events.
Pilipinas Circa 1907 was last performed by Tanghalang
Pilipino in 1994. This new production is set to be directed by Dennis
Marasigan.
Date: May 8, 9 and 10, 2007 (6:00 to 10:00 p.m.)
Venue: Bulwagang Amado Hernandez, Upper Ground Floor, Tanghalang Pambansa, CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City
For inquiries, you may contact 832-3661 or 832-1125 locals 1620/1621,
Tuesdays to Fridays, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or send an email to
ccptanghalan@yahoo.com