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Don't miss the chance to see this show. Still running from tonight, September 23 until September 26 '10 at UP Diliman CAL New Bldg, promptly opens by 630pm. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes!

News Release: UP DECL celebrates centenary with a play directed by Anton Juan

17 September 2010, Quezon City – The Department of English and Comparative Literature, College of Arts and Letters of the University of the Philippines-Diliman marks its centenary with a play adapted from Griselda Gambaro’s Information for Foreigners as part of its ongoing celebration. The cast members created collaborative devices in mounting a carnivalesque portrayal of social injustice.

The foreigners in the play are the audience members who will be guided to scenes that show the parallel histories of Argentina (Gambaro’s country) and the Philippines. Under the direction of Anton Juan Jr., the two-hour play will be staged within the CAL (new) Building from September 20 to 26, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

The DECL, founded in 1910 two years after the university was established, is the second largest department at the UP. The Commission on Higher Education declared it a Center of Excellence in Literature and in the English Language for demonstrating the highest degree or level of standards in the areas of instruction, research, and extension.

Renowned and multi-awarded Juan was a professor in the Department of Speech Communication and Theater Arts and associate professor for Drama at the Creative Writing Center at the CAL. He is currently a full professor and theatre director at the University of Notre Dame du Lac in Indiana, USA.

The production is borne from a one-and-a-half month workshop led by Juan and his artistic team comprised of Patrick Valera, assistant director; Jethro Joaquin, sound designer; Ohm David, technical director; Meliton Roxas, lights designer; Winter David, video designer; Lhenvil Paneda, costume designer; John Paul Gaerlan, props designer; Karen Gaerlan, production manager; Jojo Landrito, assistant technical director; Donna Dacuno, stage manager; Karla Vizcarra, assistant stage manager; Marcus Guasque, Lehner Mendoza, Krystel Dionisio as Boardmen and; Diana Mon Directo, Jennelyn Cabauatan and Jodee M. Reyes, staff members.

Workshop participants and cast members are Adrian Kevin C. Agonoy, Maryjane Alejo, Ron Aries A. Billete, Ara Carmela Bonilla, Janellyn Briones, Jennelyn Cabauatan, Christian M. Dagsil, Rico del Rosario, Renz Danielle Dugenia, Emma Fisher, Chona Fernando, Carlo P. Garcia, Karen Gaerlan, Ekis Gimenez, Benedick Hernandez, Nestor Benny P. Leyson, Michael Ian Lomongo, Michael Magallona, Jeena Rani Marquez, Olive Nieto, Paul Jake A. Paule, Carlo P. Pulido, Jodee M. Reyes, Opaline Rae B. Santos, Betty Uy-Regala, and Jaime J. Yambao with the special participation of guest actor, Peter Serrano.

Ticket is at P250. For ticket inquiries, kindly contact Karen Gaerlan at (0927) 554-1854.

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For more information or to arrange for interviews, please contact Betty Uy-Regala at (0906) 260-4175.

Press Release of Griselda Gambaro's INFORMATION FOR FOREIGNERS, directed by Anton Juan Jr.

Two more days left, and the show will begin. But first, take a peek on what you, as part of the audience will do, and what you will expect, as the play runs from September 20 to September 26, 2010.



Here are links of media pickups for news release
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=613422&publicationSubCategoryId=79

http://www.ncca.gov.ph/about-ncca/announcements/announcement.php?i=3937

http://panitikan.com.ph/newsarchive/monthly/september2010.htm#mayday


The following links will give you more idea of what the show is about:
http://sites.google.com/site/desapphilippines/
http://www.desaparecidos.org/phil/eng.html

Here's a photo gallery of Desaparecidos: http://www.karapatan.org/gallery/desaparecidos

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Dear Foreigner,

As a stranger to this country, you are invited to:

INFORMATION for FOREIGNERS

a memorable tour showcasing the fascinating history of this nation.

Come and hear our stories! Learn about our virtues! Meet our great heroes! See the beautiful, the glamorous and the prosperous. We shall take you to a journey that you, dear stranger to this country, will (hopefully once and for all) truly remember!

WHERE: CAL New Building, U.P. Diliman (behind the Faculty Center)

WHEN: Limited tour from SEPT. 20 - 26, 2010

TIME: Meets promptly at 6:30 PM

REMINDERS:

1. Please wear comfortable clothes.

2. Bring a fan (pamaypay) and drinking water.

3. For mature strangers only.

4. Standing room only.

5. If you're bringing a friend, hold on to them - TIGHT. We don't want anybody missing!

For reservations, please contact Karen at 0917 554 18 54.

Come if you're dying to know about this country! Come! We'll be expecting you.

Sincerely,

Your Guide

Brought to you by Department of English & Comparative Literature, U.P. Diliman

Adapted from the Griselda Gambaro's Information for Foreigners

Devise & Project Mentorship - Anton Juan, Jr.

Dramaturgy & Asst. Direction - Pat Valera

Sound Design - Jethro Joaquin

Lights Design - Meliton Roxas

Costume Design - Lhenvil Pineda

Video Design - Winter David

Technical Direction - Ohm David

Featuring:

Michael Ian Lomongo, Olive Nieto, Michael Magallona, Mary jane Alejo, Carlo Garcia, Karen Gaerlan, Jeena Marquez, Opaline Santos, Pat Valera & Peter Serrano.