Kabpapagariya Ensemble: November 2009

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