Project Rustica Carpio: A Repository of Philippine Theatre
An archive of Filipino theatre
Zoilo José Hilario y Sangalang was a Filipino poet, playwright, lawmaker, and linguist. He is known for his poems written in both the Spanish and Kapampangan languages, as well as a distinguished researcher of the Kulitan script and Kapampangan orthography.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoilo_Hilario
http://viewsfromthepampang.blogspot.com/2017/03/427-zoilo-s-hilario-pampangas-polyglot.html
The playwright and fiction writer Wilfrido D. Nolledo was born on January 19, 1933, in Manila. He finished high school at the National University and graduated with a Literature BA from the University of Santo Tomas. He worked as a writer in This Week, Sunday Times Magazine, and at the Ministry of Health, and then as a staff member of the Philippines Free Press. He was also contributing editor for Focus Philippines and editorial assistant for Observer and Newstime
https://projectpluma.wordpress.com/2015/06/24/wilfredo-d-nolledo/
Wilfrido Guerrero, born on January 22, 1910, is a theatrical artist and teacher whose 35 years of dedicated professorship have produced some of the most illustrious luminaries in Philippine performing arts today, including Behn Cervantes, Celia Diaz-Laurel, Joy Virata, Joonee Gamboa, and others. He was appointed director of the UP Dramatic Club in 1947 and remained for 16 years. As the founder and artistic director of the UP Mobile Theater, he pioneered the notion of theater college tours, delivering over 2,500 performances in 19 years of dedicated service.
Vladimeir “Vlad” Bautista Gonzales is a talented author of essays, poems, and short stories. At UP Diliman, he teaches creative writing. Both the UBOD series of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Dirty Pop Machines Vs. Academia Nuts of Akdang-Bayan Collective have published his piece Intellectual Mass Starvation. For his efforts, he was given the Palanca Award on Monday at ten in the morning.
A Filipino poet and playwright that born on 1925. Throughout her life, she became the first director of the Film Center at the University of the Philippines and published numerous poems; one of her works is the verse drama Itim Asu later staged in 1972 and turned into a full-length ballet.
https://www.ourbrew.ph/virgina-moreno-preternatural-poet-priestess-of-philippine-art-98/
Vincent de Jesus also known as Vincent abenojar De Jesus was born on June 10, 1968. He is a famous Filipino composer, Librettist, musical scorer, and musical director for theater and also for television, and films. He is also a notable playwright where his famous works are Himala: Isan Musikal, Si Juan Tamad, Ang Diablo, at Ang Limang Milyong Boto, Zsazsa Zaturna Ze Musikal at Care Divas.
Victorina A. Abellanosa was a Cebuano dramatist who is specialized in writing plays particularly zarzuelas.
After being known as Tony Mabesa, columnist Amadis Ma Guerrero dubbed him the “Lion of the Theater.” He was born on January 27, 1935, in Los Banos, Laguna, where his spectacular performing career began. He was a well-known director, educator, and performer who directed over 170 productions both locally and internationally. He has appeared in over 130 films (international, independent, and mainstream) and 60 television programs (Villa Quintana, Vietnam Rose, and sitcoms).
https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/241823-tony-mabesa-legacy/
Susan Quimpo is an activist and author well-known for her fiery determination and courage to take action during and even after Marcos’ Martial Law. She subsequently dedicated her life to informing and educating the youth through various initiatives like The Martial Law Chronicles and co-authoring the book “Subversive Lies: A family memoir of the Marcos years” with her brother who won a national book award.
https://martiallawmuseum.ph/manindigan/the-life-and-legacy-of-susan-quimpo/ https://www.ohioswallow.com/author/Susan+F+Quimpo
On February 11, 1861, Severino Reyes was born in Sta. Manila Cruz Reyes established and oversaw the Gran Compania de Zarzuela Tagala in 1902. Due to his dramatic prowess, Severino Reyes gained recognition abroad. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Severino_Reyes#:~:text=He%20is%20known%20as%20the,magazine%27s%20most%20widely%20read%20feature.