After the success of Nanay Bangis and Mga Anak ng Unos, Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas (Dulaang UP) returns to the stage by paying tribute to its founder, the late National Artist for Theater Antonio “Tony” Mabesa.
The tribute, titled “Para Kay Tony: Tungo sa Ginintuang Alaala,” is a twin bill showcasing productions that capture the spirit of Dulaang UP’s history of nearly five decades.
The first half of the twin bill is a staging of Kalahating Oras sa Isang Kumbento by the legendary Filipino playwright Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero as translated by Lilia F. Antonio. The story follows Yolanda, a student at a convent school, who seeks comfort and companionship after her expulsion. UP Diliman theatre arts student Lloyd Sarmiento Uy serves as director, alongside director-mentor Erika Estacio. The cast includes Kris Caaya, Rona Lynne, Jan Magcaling, Paulyn Abando, Janna Talampas, Gena Suelto, and Sheryll Ceasico.
The second half features National Artist for Theater Rolando Tinio’s May Katwiran ang Katwiran. The plot centers on Senyor, a wealthy hacendero who persuades his servant to join him on a journey across the mountains. Along the way, they encounter obstacles that threaten their survival. The staging is led by theatre arts student MJ Briones with director-mentor Charles Yee. The actors are Francheska Andaya, Julianne Quimio, Akin Cullarin, Pat Ebro, Kerr Allen, Camille Fabian, and Daniel Duplon.
“Para Kay Tony” is part of Dulaang UP’s 48th theatre season “Paano umuwi nang may pagpapasya?” The season is part of a multi-year initiative building to the 50th anniversary of Dulaang UP which, since its inception in 1976, has been staging classic and experimental plays while providing a platform of artistic expression for the UP Diliman community.
The tribute will be held at UP Diliman’s IBG-KAL Theater on the following dates: Nov. 15, 22, and 29 (2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.), Nov. 20, 21, 27, and 28 (7:30 p.m.), and Nov. 16, 23, and 30 (10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.).
Tickets are priced at ₱1,000 each and may be purchased through TicketMelon at [bit.ly/DUPParaKayTony] or onsite at the Dulaang UP Office at Pavilion 3, Palma Hall, on campus. UP students, faculty, and staff are entitled to a discounted rate of ₱500.
Those interested in sponsoring student beneficiaries to watch “Para Kay Tony” may check [bit.ly/DUP48_PKT_SponsorADreamer] for inquiries.
For further information, contact [email protected]. Sponsorship inquiries such as audience sponsorship and bulk tickets may be addressed to Ms. Anna Gamboa through the same email or through [email protected].
Dulaang UP may also be reacheby phone at (02) 898 18500 local 2449.
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