Despite
theater’s two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the organization aimed to
reintroduce itself to the FEU Community with its theater laboratory, Tamdula V:
Muli. FTG’s return and reacquaintance was successful in reestablishing its
place in the performing arts. In preparation for its 90th anniversary in the
following year, FTG wholeheartedly offers its major production “Halu Halo”.
Mr. Dudz
Teraña, director of “Halu Halo” is one of the senior members and directors of
the Philippine Educational Theater (PETA), one of the established theater-based
organizations in the country. He is known for his directed productions in PETA
such as “Tagu-taguan Nasaan ang Buwan”, “Batang Rizal”, and “Living Voices” a
PETA documentary. He has also been an actor in “Care Divas, Under My Skin” and
the television series “Niño, Niña”. As FTG’s artistic director, his goal is to
reintroduce the incensed emotions of theater to the FEU community, throughout
the University-Belt, and of Non-FEU community.
“Halu Halo”
contains ten short plays that are divided into two and shown every Friday and
Saturday.
Set A every Friday:
“Arte Ka”,
is adapted from the writing of R. Orloff and discusses the elements of writing
in the entertainment industry.
“Recess”
originally written by Teraña, is about familial issues, particularly of a
father abusing his family.
“Walong
Letra”, adapted from J. Johnston’s play explores the relationship of a couple
with a dent in their union.
“Nang
Mag-Suicide ang Langgam” from the original writing of Mr. Teraña, plays around
with the social issues behind working in fast food retail.
“6.5 - 7”,
derived from the writing of C. Reeve, is a playful story of a badly-timed
elevator malfunction and a frantic woman’s contriving of her unfortunate
situation.
Set B every
Saturday:
"Bakit Laging Buntis ang Cashier ng
Mercury?" From the adaptation of A. Weiss’s work. It delves into the
mental state of an individual and their pursuit of sanity.
"Sabay
Tayong Mag-Grab", inspired from the writing of C. Pospisil, attempts to
portray the serious trials of Filipinos in the field of mental health.
"Thank
You Ha" is an original play from the artistic director, and talks about
relationships. It tries to tell the story of repressed feelings from a
sudden-ended relationship.
"Comfort
Room" adapted from the writing of A. Woo revolves around the story of a
man on his different dates and even more distinct characters that want to be
with him.
"Dating
Apps" adapted from the stage play of T.S. Wilson tackles the range of
possibilities in meeting people through different dating applications. It
displays the stories and pasts of each character.
In
recognition to the people behind the stage, featured are the artistic talents
of Abegail Esquierda Head Production Manager, Shamira Arguelles and Gabriel
Hachero as Head Stage Managers, Jester Cortes as Head of Production Design,
Alyssa Sarmiento as Technical Director, with Andre Gonzales as Lights Designer,
and Sound Designer Raffaelle Pascua.
The
accumulated work of each member in this production was invaluable to the show's
complete fruition and development.
The ticket
is priced at 200 pesos for FEU community (and other branches of FEU), FTG
alumni, and FEU alumni (with alumni ID), and 300 pesos for non-FEU community.
The Set A play dates are on March
(every Friday) 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 14, 21, and 28.
Set B shows are on March (every
Saturday) 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 22, and 29, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
Venue of the performances: FEU
Center for the Arts Studio, Ground Floor of Engineering Building, FEU Manila,
Nicanor Reyes Street, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila.
For more details, you may visit
FTG's social media pages:
Far Eastern University Theater Guild
on Facebook, @FTG1934 on Twitter, and FEU Theater Guild Official on Instagram
and Tiktok.
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