MSU-Kabpapagariya Ensemble tour in Cyprus, Israel and Jerusalem

MSU-Kabpapagariya Ensemble tour in Cyprus, Israel and Jerusalem

KE had a tour of the production "Dula Ta" in Cyprus, Israel and Jerusalem. This project was realized through the support of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts of the Philippines.

The University of Cyprus invited KE to perform during their Cultural Festival on September 20-21, 2009 at the University of Cyprus Cultural Center.

After the scheduled performances, KE flew to Tel Aviv Israel to perform for Filipino community in Tel Aviv (Sept 26) and in Ratisbonne Jerusalem (Sept 27).

The Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv hosted the group in Israel led by Vice Consul Thadeus Hamoy.

KE was privileged to tour around Nicosia, Limassol and

Paphos in Cyprus. The Sec General of the International Theather Institute in Cyprus, Mr. Giorgus Neophytou and its Prsedient Mr. Neophytus Neophytou led the hosting of the group. The stay in Cyprus was made memorable and meaningful through the efforts of ITI and personnel of University of Cyprus Cultural Center.

The touring team:

Lovella Derit

Rommel Quiao

Wahab Tamama

Odessa Niňo

Ma. Theresa Intal

Ismael Pantao

Romeo F. Narvaez - Artistic Director

Alma Celesthia Dumalag-Aguja - Tour Manager

The Production- “Dula Ta” (Let’s Play)

The Play is about two children, but is meant not for the child in us. Indeed, the play skillfully and artistically made obscure the violence surrounding the lives of two children in a remote war-torn village. How the war affected their day to day existence and how their choice of game to play and the roles they perform in their child games show stains of violence and hostility.

The play has been characterized as innovative, artistic, socially relevant local in form but universal in content, providing not only entertainment but inspiring insights that keep us in touch with our humanity. This unique intimate theater experience is designed to draw discussion among the audience on their personal view on the issues tackled in the presentation.

The play is being performed by the members of the MSU-Kabpapagariya Ensemble,. Script, concept and direction by Mr. Romeo F. Narvaez

This is to thank the following individuals and organizations for the support afforded to KE all through out the tour:

Ms Cecille Guidote Alvarez and Ms. Malou Jacob of NCCA

Atty Abdurrahman Canacan, Chancellor of MSU Gen. Santos City

Ms. Tang Guerra of Act for Peace Programme

Mr. Giorgus Neophytou and Neophytus Neophytou if Cyrus ITI

Ms. Irina and Mr. Demetrie of University of Cyprus

Vice Consul Thadeus Hamoy , Mr. Chester Omaga Diaz and all

Phil Embassy in Tel Aviv

Mr. Simi Salpeter - Tel Aviv

Ms. Josie Fabros and Mr. Steve of Phil Embassy in tel Aviv

Prof. Leonardo Palmes of OPESCA and all faculty and staff

All KE members and the Alumni

KE joined World The World Theater DAy

Kabpapagariya Ensemble joins World Theatre Week – Kalahi Caregiving March 25-29, 2009


World Theatre Week, an inter-agency committee led by NCCA is set to conduct its 2nd Creativity Summit on Kalahi Cultural Care-giving on the UN MDGs from March 25 to 29. It aims to gather artists and teachers, cultural workers and scholars, peace and human rights advocates, and tourism and information officers of local government units for an intercultural, interfaith exchange in a festival-conference and interdisciplinary theater workshops for bio-cultural diversity.
The six selected models for the summit are: (from Mindanao) Mindanao State University Sining Kadidilimudan from Maguindanao and Kabpapagariya Ensemble from General Santos; (from Visayas) Maribojoc Punta Cruz Cultural Collective of Bohol and the Cebu Pasundayag Cultural Network and Kapunungan Ni ‘Noy Kiko; and (from Luzon) Consortium of Young Artists and Indigenous Group from Isabela and participants in the aborning Baler Academy for Performance and Media Arts.
For World Theatre Day, the International Theatre Institute (ITI) with NCCA and OPAC is set to recognize the 14 regional culture-friendly local government officials and give six special citations for the Mayors of National Capital Region as well as culture-friendly media organizations and outstanding artists with golden years of service
KE performed “Dula Ta”, a play that depicts the effects of war to women and children

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MSU-KE performed "DULA TA" for WOmens Day Theater Forum

The SOCSKSARGEN PEACE NETWORK spearheaded by the Kapapayapaan Kapatid Council sponsored the play “DULA TA” by the MSU-KABPAPAGARIYA ENSEMBLE in celebration of the International Women’s Day at Family Country Homes Convention Center on March 8, 2009. The affair was a Theater Forum on Effects of War to Women and Children . The forum was co-sponsored by the Kalimudan Culture and Arts Center.
The affair was graced by various sectors from the police, military, religious, media, youth, women, local legislators, academe, NGOs and, business sector . The forum was facilities by Prof. Mario Joyo Aguja.
RATIONALEIn line with the vision and objectives of GoP-UN Act for Peace Programme, the local SOCSKSARGEN PEACE NETWORK which is based in General Santos City continues to pursue its peace work. The aspiration for peace in Mindanao now reverberates in all sectors. This is an achievement that should be continued and let it come to a higher level of involvement, more active participation and a deeper grasp of the issues that continue to bother Mindanao. The root of aspiration for harmonious co-existence and social justice is now deep down in the cultural and social roots of this island. The Peace Forum on March 8, 2009 is a concrete move to continue this lifetime work for peace. This peace forum is also a Celebration for the International Women's Day. The basic social unit (the family) always bears the brunt of the impact of conflict. At the center of this are the women and children, while the men are out of the house, they usually suffer in silent and so withthe children. This Peace Forum on Women and Children includes a theater performance. The play DULA TA (a play that depicts the sufferings of women and children in a conflict-torn areas) serves as the stimulus for discussion. This is using art for social conscientization.

Dula Ta
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Original Theater Production Mounted by MSU-Kabpapagariya Ensemble
Script, Concept and Direction by
Romeo F. Narvaez
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Dula Ta is considered the most powerful Mindanao play these days. It depicts Mindanao problem from the eyes of children. Children love to play but Dula Ta goes beyond that. The literal meaning of Dula Ta is “let’s play” but as the story unfolds onstage the audience begins to have a different interpretation of the true meaning of the title.

Dula Ta was conceptualized and mounted to be a “portable” production that can easily be presented in any venue available in any kind of schools found in the barangays. It was never designed to meet the production value requirements of major productions that are usually featured in theater festivals.

What the Critics Say about Dula Ta

“Good work. Congratulations.” -
Steve “Tibo” Fernandez
Artistic Director, IPAG
Iligan City
“This play will go places.” –
Bro Karl Gaspar
Cultural Worker,
Playwright

“Dula Ta is very good. It must be
toured.” –
Marili Fernandez
Cultural Worker,
Playwright
Theater Director

“I love the play. I haven’t seen a beautiful play [like this one] in a long time.” –
Geejay Ariola
Artistic Director,
Cultural Worker,
Stage Actor

“Powerful play.” –
Fe Remotigue
Playwright,
Cultural Worker