Cats Manila in July 2010 Features Lea Salonga as 'Grizabella'

CATS, the second longest-running musical in Broadway history, will have a limited run at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) beginning July 24, 2010. This production will feature Tony winner Lea Salonga as Grizabella, and an international cast that will primarily come from Australia, and the United Kingdom.

BroadwayWorld.com Philippines had a quick interview with Lea while enroute to Toronto, Canada for her U.S. and Canada 2009 concert tour. "The tour has been going along very nicely! We've had very receptive and enthusiastic audiences at every stop, and it makes me happy we've been greeted so wonderfully. I think CATS in Manila is also a touring production. But I'll only be part of it in Manila," she said.

"I'll be playing Grizabella (aka the non-dancer part). As for what attracts me to her, besides the big song? Grizabella is The cat that shone in the spotlight once upon a time, and doesn't anymore. She's scraggy, dirty, ugly, and relives the Glory Days in her mind. It'll be interesting to play someone that once shone, and no longer does," noted Lea.
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source:  http://www.broadwayworld.com/

Filipinas Heritage Library ~ Travel Writing with a Viaje del Sol Day Tour

Galing Pinoy, Basahin! 13th Philippine Book Development Month

Photography workshops at FHL: DOUBLE FUN-SHOOT WEEKEND

The Alcove ends its photography season this November with a double fun-shoot weekend that promises to bring excitement twice over—a treat to photography enthusiasts.

Scheduled on November 21 and 22, the fun shoots will take the participants from the enthralling Enchanted Kingdom to the busy streets of Binondo.

To show our appreciation to The Alcove’s photography workshop participants, we will be extending a 50 percent discount to previous and present workshop participants (regular workshops and Fun Shoot Series only).  For non-Alcove participants who wish to join both fun shoots will be given a Php500 discount.  Discounts apply if the nonrefundable joining fees are paid in full on or before November 7.

We look forward to spending a weekend of shooting and having fun with you!


FUN SHOOT SERIES | Photographing Fireworks in Enchanted Kingdom
with Jay Alonzo November 21, 2009 (1:00-8:00p.m.)
As another photography year at The Alcove comes to a close, we are ending it with a BANG! 

Theme parks offer a wide variety of picture-perfect subjects—delighted park guests, exhilarating rides, colorful scenes, and of course, grand fireworks display.  For this fun shoot, there is no better place than ENCHANTED KINGDOM.

Noted photographer and photography instructor Jay Alonzo will deliver a short lecture before the trip.  He will offer tips and tricks on how to take memorable theme park photographs, be it the joy in every patron’s face or the thrill of every ride.  Special focus will be given to discussing the best way to photograph fireworks, in preparation for the grand firework display that will be held before the park closes for the day.

Requirements
- Basic knowledge of photography; must have taken FHL's Digital 101 or an equivalent course
- Camera, digital or film based
- Tripod
- Other camera accessories (optional)

Joining fee
P2,400 inclusive of lecture fee, limited edition The Alcove t-shirt, transportation, and EK ride-all-you-can admission ticket


FUN SHOOT SERIES | Photographing Street Culture in Binondo
with Jay Alonzo November 22, 2009 (1:00-6:00p.m.)Across the Pasig River from Intramuros is the Binondo area, home of Chinatown. The district is filled with all things Chinese from Peking duck and Buddhist temples to gold watches, snake soup, and wonder herbs.  Even before Miguel Lopez de Legazpi established the city of Manila in 1571, Binondo had been a bustling center of trade with the Chinese.
Binondo/Chinatown still continues to surprise everyone who pays the place a visit. Teeming with people doing an assortment of day-to-day activities, Binondo’s streets are rich with images waiting to be captured digitally or on film.

A short lecture before the trip will be conducted by Jay Alonzo to discuss the basics of street photography.  
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of photography; must have taken FHL's Digital 101 or an equivalent course
- Camera, digital or film based
- Tripod and other camera accessories (optional)

Joining fee
P1,600 inclusive of lecture fee, limited edition The Alcove t-shirt, and transportation

Lectures will be at the Filipinas Heritage Library, Makati Avenue, Ayala Triangle, Makati City (across The Peninsula Manila).  Additional tips and on-the-spot critiques will also be shared during the trip.

To cap the activity, a group exhibit will be mounted at The Alcove photo gallery of the Filipinas Heritage Library to showcase the trips’ best photographs.

BAHA-BAHANG BUHAY:

Mga Kuwentong Ondoy

Fourteen stories of loss, pain, frustration, sadness, compassion – and hope

written and directed by members of
Tanghalang Ateneo

November 19-21, 24-28 at 7 p.m.
November 21 and 28 at 2 p.m.
Rizal Mini-Theater
Loyola Schools, Ateneo de Manila University

Proceeds of the show will help rebuild schools and communities devastated by Typhoons Ondoy, Pepeng, and now Santi

Ituloy natin ang pag-aalaga sa mga tao’t nayong nasalanta ng bagyo!

Nov 13: Rock For Life: Benefit Concert for Ondoy & Pepeng Victims

ROCK FOR LIFE: Rock To Save A Life!

A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE VICTIMS OF TYPHOON ONDOY & PEPENG

Featuring performances by:

Asylum
Set Lasers To Stun
The Reminiscent
Mango Float
Ars Moriendis
MIGUEL ESCUETA
ANGULO

Location: Southridge Auditorium

Doors Open @ 6:30pm

Show starts @ 7:00pm

Tickets @ P150!

Come down South to watch and enjoy the music and to support the continuing effort to reach out and give aid to our brothers and sisters greatly affected by the recent typhoons! This is our opportunity of helping in little ways to do great things!

PETA presents C MO SI DIREK!

PETA goes Pelikula!

This November, get a chance to get up close and personal with Soxie Topacio, Maryo J. Delos Reyes and Joel Lamangan.

Philippine Educational Theater Association

with the support of APT Entertainment presents

C MO SI DIREK

Featuring:

Soxie Topacio's Ded Na Si Lolo on November 13
Maryo J. Delos Reyes' Kamoteng Kahoy on November 14
Joel Lamangan's Fuschia on November 15

All films start screening at 7:30PM
at the PETA Theater Center
#5 Eymard Drive, New Manila Q.C.

After each screening there will be a forum giving you a chance to interact with these directors!

Get your tickets at P500 for a 3-Day Pass and P 200 for a 1-Day Pass.

For reservations call 410.0822/ 725-6244.
You may also call or text 0909-8705601 / 0917-8044428.

Oct 31: My Little Art Place wants to celebrate Halloween with you!!!

Come to My Little Art Place this Saturday, October 31, 2009 in your bestest and scariest costume and get a chance to win ART WORKSHOPS with the best art teachers!!!

There will be fun and exciting games and FACE PAINTING for KIDS!

Merriment will start at 2PM!

There will also be a VEGETARIAN FOOD FAIR and ART BAZAAR on that day.

RSVP is REQUIRED to enable adequate preparation of materials for the games and face paints. Please register with Rigette through mylap.rigette@gmail.com or 0915.939.5723.

 

Send the ff info:
Name of Child
Age

I Love Halloween at ATC

For Trick or Treat registration and inquiries, please visit or call Concierge at 842-2782.

Oct. 30: Freeky Fright-Day @ TriNoma

Oct 30: Pirates, Mermaid and Musical Treasures at CCP

Come as swashbuckling buccaneers or enchanting sea sirens in the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Halloween event billed Pirates, Mermaids, and Musical Treasures: A Halloween Family Concert at 6PM on October 30, 2009 at the CCP Main Theater.

The Metro Manila Community Orchestra (MMCO), under the direction of “Captain Josefino Chino Toledo”, will perform lively and comedic music with an underwater setting. The MMCO will play pieces with nautical and marine themes such as The Little Mermaid, Camille Saint-Saens’ Aquarium from Carnival of the Animals, selections from Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance and Handel’s Water Music; Charles’ Tenet’s La Mer and Offenbach’s Can-Can from the Orpheus in the Underworld.

Show up early in your best costumes for the pre-performance activities at 4 PM. Before the concert, there will be a petting zoo of orchestral instruments. Children will be able to touch and try out the different musical instruments. A costume parade will also be held.

The Halloween event is recommended for audiences ages 3 to 93. Adults accompanying the children---parents and guardians---are enjoined to come in costume and join the costume parade as well. Prizes will be awarded to the best, most creative and best ‘under the sea’ costumes.

Tickets are available at Ticketworld (891-9999)

Oct 31: Halloween Costume Ball / Ondoy Fundraiser

Dance and party with your favorite Terno bands and artists to Groove Nation DJs Toti D., Cyril Yarisantos, Mario Serrano and Up Dharma Down’s Ean Mayor. They’ll be playing an eclectic mix of new wave, post punk, indie, electro, house and techno the whole night. All of the Terno roster will be there.

Door prizes for creative/best costumes courtesy of Puma. Entrance is P150.

Proceeds from the door will be donated to the victims of typhoon Ondoy via UNICEF.

Venue: Mag:Net, 2/F B3 Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

source:  http://www.spot.ph/

Oct 20: Patakpatak Kabataan Benefit Concert

Save the Date, Save Lives. Come to Mag:net, Bonifacio Highstreet on Oct. 20, 2009, 7PM for "Patakpatak Kabataan". A benefit concert for Typhoon Ondoy Victims. 

Kenji Williams presents BELLA GAIA Live at the Ayala Malls!

Oct 28 & 30: Auditions for Xanadu and Legally Blonde

Atlantis Productions has just issued its call for auditions for the 2010 productions of Legally Blonde and Xanadu.

SINGERS
Oct 28:  Spotlight Studio, Jupiter Street, Makati

DANCERS
Oct 30: Centro Flamenco, Kalayaan St., Makati

For More Information, contact Atlantis at 892-7078.

Oct 9-12: Register to audition for Rent

For the past few weeks, the buzz has been building. RENT is coming back to Manila! Do you fancy yourself the next JM Rodriguez (Mark), Calvin Millado (Roger), Monique Wilson (Maureen), Michael de Mesa (Collins), Ricci Chan (Angel), Ampy Sietereales (Mimi) or Lyn Sherman (Joanne)?



Come and audition for Feb 2010 production to be staged by 9 Works Theatrical.

Registration dates: October 9, 10 & 12, 2009
Venue: Suite 302 Manila Luxury Condominiums, Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center
Time: 10am to 8pm.

Bring your Resumé & Picture.

Auditions will be held on October 16 & 17, 2009 at The Philippine Opera Company, 15 Garcia Villa corner Briones Streets, San Lorenzo Village, Makati City.

Prepare two (2) POP-ROCK SONGS. Bring your own MINUS ONE or MUSIC SCORE.

For more information contact JonJon at +63.916.651.6287 or email rent_auditions@9workstheatrical.com

Oct @ Corte de las Palmas: Cooking Workshops