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Lamberto Vera Avellana

Lamberto Vera Avellana was named a national artist for film in 1976. He is also a well known stage director. He and his wife, Daisy Hontiveros Avellana, who is also a national artist established the Barangay Theatre guild with their colleagues like Leon Ma. Guerrero and Raul Manglapus.

After years of directing plays, Carlos P. Romulo encouraged him to shift into film. In his 6 decade long career, Lamberto directed more than 70 films. His most notable works are Sakay, Anak Dalita, Kandelerong Pilak, Sergeant Hasan, Destination Vietnam, and The Evil Within.

Filmography:

https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0042885/

Sakay:

https://epa.culturalcenter.gov.ph/4/24/1275/

Badjao:

https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2020/9/4/newly-scanned-badjao-film-debuts-cinema-one?lang=

Anak Dalita:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI4JIRs9I4Q

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The History of Philippine Theatre

The Philippines’ theater is as diverse as the cultural practices and historical influences that have formed it over time. The plays with Spanish influence, which include the komedya, the sinakulo, the playlets, the sarswela, and the drama, as well as the theater with Anglo-American influence, which includes bodabil and the plays in English, as well as the modern or original plays, are among the dramatic forms that have flourished and continue to flourish among the various peoples of the archipelago.

https://studylib.net/doc/8733062/the-history-of-philippine-theatre

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In Focus: Seditious and Subversive: Theater of War

November 17, 2003

DOREEN G. FERNANDEZ

This article emphasized the characteristics of Philippine drama and theater that can be identified as remnants of the war: a clear commitment to the nation on the part of a large number of theater companies; an ease with which theater can be used to convey political messages; a collection of political plays that use indirect expression (symbolic, allegorical, suggestive); a group of veteran playwrights, directors, and actors; a toolbox of theater techniques, strategies, designs, and devices; and thus undoubtedly a theater that does not Through three periods of political conflict—Filipino-American, Japanese, and anti-Marcos—Philippine theater has never shied away from going to combat.

https://ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/in-focus/seditious-and-subversive-theater-of-war/

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Philippine Stagers Foundation’s Obra Ni Juan

The Obra Ni Juan play by the Philippine Stagers Foundation tells the story of Juan Luna, a famous yet underappreciated Filipino hero who traveled the world as an artist alongside other “Illustados” in Europe. Juan Luna’s associations with numerous historical characters, like Trinidad Pardo de Tavera and Marcelo Del Pilar, as well as his special bond with Jose Rizal and his adored brother Antonio Luna, will be highlighted in the play.

https://depednegor2017.weebly.com/uploads/1/7/7/4/17742683/dm_no._710_s._2017_obra_ni_juan_the_musical.pdf

http://www.whatshappening.com.ph/post/philippine-stagers-foundation-celebrates-16th-year-with-original-musical-play-quot-obra-ni-juan-quot

https://www.broadwayworld.com/philippines/article/Photo-Flash-First-Look-at-Philippine-Stagers-Foundations-OBRA-NI-JUAN-20170716

https://www.broadwayworld.com/philippines/article/BWW-Review-OBRA-NI-JUAN-Delivers-Devastating-Moving-Homage-to-Tragic-Hero-20170909

http://www.evoandgrace.info/2017/09/obra-ni-juan-theater-review.html

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PETA’s Game of Trolls

In PETA’s Game of Trolls, a young man dubbed “Heck” who was employed as a keyboard warrior in a “troll center” that disseminated pro-martial law propaganda online. Since Heck’s mother was formerly an activist during martial law, tension increases as she tries to get in touch with him.

https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/180138-game-of-trolls-martial-law-play-peta/

https://www.freiheit.org/manila/game-trolls-musical-theater-remember

https://petatheater.com/agameoftrolls

https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/04/17/the-sunday-times/arts-awake/peta-streams-martial-law-musical-a-game-of-trolls/1840203

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Ang Huling El Bimbo

A narrative of friendship is presented in Ang Huling El Bimbo through the music of the most well-known Filipino rock group of the 1990s. It is a unique tale that ought to hit home with readers who are aware of the profound influence friendship has on our lives.


Dingdong Novenario wrote the script for Ang Huling El Bimbo, which is produced by Resorts World Manila and the Full House Theater Company and choreographed and directed by Dexter Santos.

https://www.rwmanila.com/web/ang-huling-el-bimbo/

https://youtu.be/H30nNMB2m1s

http://theaterfansmanila.com/review-ang-huling-el-bimbo-is-an-elaborate-elegy/amp/