Tanghal | The NCCA Learning Hub

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Dear Educators and Learners,

Welcome to Tanghal

Tanghal is a National Theatre Festival that converges theatre practitioners in the country representing the sub-regions of Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and NCR. It is also an opportunity for theatre artists/groups to share their vibrant stories, experiences, and respective cultural practices through performance and creative interactions.

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Tanghal is the National Committee on Dramatic Arts' flagship project for National Arts Month. At its core, the festival brings together outstanding theater companies from around the country to showcase their theater forms and practices as a means of cultural and artistic exchange. One of Tanghal's main goals is to bring theater artists and groups together on a single stage to showcase their best works and paint a picture of the country's rich theater landscape.

Theater is a cultural phenomenon that prompts society to reflect on itself. It helps to promote social conversation, discussion, and the possibility of social change. Through theater, we provide possibilities and question the structures of how societies might be governed. Theater questions. Theater interrogates. Theater investigates. Theater discovers. This is the vision of Tanghal - to present the stories of the communities through theater.

Tanghal has moved to an online platform in the last two years to conform with the pandemic's health and safety protocols. We observe how Filipino theater artists have migrated to online platforms to continue their creative works by using digital technologies. This resulted in the emergence of hybrid shows that mix conventional theater traditions with digital technology techniques. In these difficult times, we continue to see the combined efforts of seasoned theater practitioners and young artists to create theater works in order to be relevant in these difficult times. Collaboration has always been at the heart of Philippine theater works, especially prior to the beginning of the pandemic. Tanghal has ushered in a new model of collaboration in the new normal. The pandemic has prohibited face-to-face events. However, this situation did not deter theater artists from being innovative and speaking out through their works during the time of COVID.

May our Tanghal offerings continue to inspire creativity and artistry among the Filipino people, especially the youth. May our creative works continue to help in the social transformation. Makilahok. Maki-Tanghal!

Felimon B. Blanco, PhD

Head, NCCA Committee on Dramatic Arts

DAY 1 | The 16th TANGHAL National University and Community-based Theatre Festival

DAY 1 | The 16th TANGHAL National University and Community-based Theatre Festival

The National Committee on Dramatic Arts partners with LUSONG Luzon Network, Inc. and ARTIST, Inc. to convene the 16th TANGHAL National University and Community-based Theatre Festival in celebration of the National Arts Month 2022! The previous TANGHAL Festivals have been showcases of theatre performances of seasoned theatre practitioners and emerging young bloods of artists. It has been two years since theatre artists and organizations had attempted the production of hybrid of performances that combine the theatre conventions and techniques of digital platforms. This year on its 16th season, the theatre artists will again be challenged by the health protocols in mounting performances amidst still presence of the covid-19 pandemic with the new variant. Collaboration has always been the nature of theatre works in the Philippines especially before the outbreak of the pandemic. However, the pandemic has created an atmosphere were face-to-face encounter with co-actors and crew and audiences had to be contained and stopped for almost two years. Engaging themselves in the use of digital platforms, theater artists are also challenged to launch and heighten into new realities the conduct of more collaborative works.

DAY 2 | The 16th TANGHAL National University and Community-based Theatre Festival

DAY 2 | The 16th TANGHAL National University and Community-based Theatre Festival

The National Committee on Dramatic Arts partners with LUSONG Luzon Network, Inc. and ARTIST, Inc. to convene the 16th TANGHAL National University and Community-based Theatre Festival in celebration of the National Arts Month 2022! The previous TANGHAL Festivals have been showcases of theatre performances of seasoned theatre practitioners and emerging young bloods of artists. It has been two years since theatre artists and organizations had attempted the production of hybrid of performances that combine the theatre conventions and techniques of digital platforms. This year on its 16th season, the theatre artists will again be challenged by the health protocols in mounting performances amidst still presence of the covid-19 pandemic with the new variant. Collaboration has always been the nature of theatre works in the Philippines especially before the outbreak of the pandemic. However, the pandemic has created an atmosphere were face-to-face encounter with co-actors and crew and audiences had to be contained and stopped for almost two years. Engaging themselves in the use of digital platforms, theater artists are also challenged to launch and heighten into new realities the conduct of more collaborative works.

DAY 3 | The 16th TANGHAL National University and Community-based Theatre Festival

DAY 3 | The 16th TANGHAL National University and Community-based Theatre Festival

The National Committee on Dramatic Arts partners with LUSONG Luzon Network, Inc. and ARTIST, Inc. to convene the 16th TANGHAL National University and Community-based Theatre Festival in celebration of the National Arts Month 2022! The previous TANGHAL Festivals have been showcases of theatre performances of seasoned theatre practitioners and emerging young bloods of artists. It has been two years since theatre artists and organizations had attempted the production of hybrid of performances that combine the theatre conventions and techniques of digital platforms. This year on its 16th season, the theatre artists will again be challenged by the health protocols in mounting performances amidst still presence of the covid-19 pandemic with the new variant. Collaboration has always been the nature of theatre works in the Philippines especially before the outbreak of the pandemic. However, the pandemic has created an atmosphere were face-to-face encounter with co-actors and crew and audiences had to be contained and stopped for almost two years. Engaging themselves in the use of digital platforms, theater artists are also challenged to launch and heighten into new realities the conduct of more collaborative works.

DAY 4 | The 16th TANGHAL National University and Community-based Theatre Festival

DAY 4 | The 16th TANGHAL National University and Community-based Theatre Festival

The National Committee on Dramatic Arts partners with LUSONG Luzon Network, Inc. and ARTIST, Inc. to convene the 16th TANGHAL National University and Community-based Theatre Festival in celebration of the National Arts Month 2022! The previous TANGHAL Festivals have been showcases of theatre performances of seasoned theatre practitioners and emerging young bloods of artists. It has been two years since theatre artists and organizations had attempted the production of hybrid of performances that combine the theatre conventions and techniques of digital platforms. This year on its 16th season, the theatre artists will again be challenged by the health protocols in mounting performances amidst still presence of the covid-19 pandemic with the new variant. Collaboration has always been the nature of theatre works in the Philippines especially before the outbreak of the pandemic. However, the pandemic has created an atmosphere were face-to-face encounter with co-actors and crew and audiences had to be contained and stopped for almost two years. Engaging themselves in the use of digital platforms, theater artists are also challenged to launch and heighten into new realities the conduct of more collaborative works.

DAY 5 | The 16th TANGHAL National University and Community-based Theatre Festival

DAY 5 | The 16th TANGHAL National University and Community-based Theatre Festival

The National Committee on Dramatic Arts partners with LUSONG Luzon Network, Inc. and ARTIST, Inc. to convene the 16th TANGHAL National University and Community-based Theatre Festival in celebration of the National Arts Month 2022! The previous TANGHAL Festivals have been showcases of theatre performances of seasoned theatre practitioners and emerging young bloods of artists. It has been two years since theatre artists and organizations had attempted the production of hybrid of performances that combine the theatre conventions and techniques of digital platforms. This year on its 16th season, the theatre artists will again be challenged by the health protocols in mounting performances amidst still presence of the covid-19 pandemic with the new variant. Collaboration has always been the nature of theatre works in the Philippines especially before the outbreak of the pandemic. However, the pandemic has created an atmosphere were face-to-face encounter with co-actors and crew and audiences had to be contained and stopped for almost two years. Engaging themselves in the use of digital platforms, theater artists are also challenged to launch and heighten into new realities the conduct of more collaborative works.

DAY 6 | The 16th TANGHAL National University and Community-based Theatre Festival

DAY 6 | The 16th TANGHAL National University and Community-based Theatre Festival

The National Committee on Dramatic Arts partners with LUSONG Luzon Network, Inc. and ARTIST, Inc. to convene the 16th TANGHAL National University and Community-based Theatre Festival in celebration of the National Arts Month 2022! The previous TANGHAL Festivals have been showcases of theatre performances of seasoned theatre practitioners and emerging young bloods of artists. It has been two years since theatre artists and organizations had attempted the production of hybrid of performances that combine the theatre conventions and techniques of digital platforms. This year on its 16th season, the theatre artists will again be challenged by the health protocols in mounting performances amidst still presence of the covid-19 pandemic with the new variant. Collaboration has always been the nature of theatre works in the Philippines especially before the outbreak of the pandemic. However, the pandemic has created an atmosphere were face-to-face encounter with co-actors and crew and audiences had to be contained and stopped for almost two years. Engaging themselves in the use of digital platforms, theater artists are also challenged to launch and heighten into new realities the conduct of more collaborative works.

DAY 7 | The 16th TANGHAL National University and Community-based Theatre Festival

DAY 7 | The 16th TANGHAL National University and Community-based Theatre Festival

The National Committee on Dramatic Arts partners with LUSONG Luzon Network, Inc. and ARTIST, Inc. to convene the 16th TANGHAL National University and Community-based Theatre Festival in celebration of the National Arts Month 2022! The previous TANGHAL Festivals have been showcases of theatre performances of seasoned theatre practitioners and emerging young bloods of artists. It has been two years since theatre artists and organizations had attempted the production of hybrid of performances that combine the theatre conventions and techniques of digital platforms. This year on its 16th season, the theatre artists will again be challenged by the health protocols in mounting performances amidst still presence of the covid-19 pandemic with the new variant. Collaboration has always been the nature of theatre works in the Philippines especially before the outbreak of the pandemic. However, the pandemic has created an atmosphere were face-to-face encounter with co-actors and crew and audiences had to be contained and stopped for almost two years. Engaging themselves in the use of digital platforms, theater artists are also challenged to launch and heighten into new realities the conduct of more collaborative works.

TANGHALALAN Day 1 March 28 | 4:00 - 6:30 PM ARTIST, Inc.

TANGHALALAN Day 1 March 28 | 4:00 - 6:30 PM ARTIST, Inc.

In response to the social role of theater practitioners, especially when it comes to issues related to national events such as the upcoming national elections, TangHalalan is envisioned to serve as a voter’s education platform and will tackle issues on governance, human rights, food security, and climate justice. Brought to you by the National Committee on Dramatic Arts, LUSONG Luzon Network, Inc., and the Arts Research and Training Institute in Southern Tagalog, Incorporated (ARTIST, Inc.), as part of the 16th TANGHAL University and Community-based Theater Festival.

TANGHALALAN Day 2 March 29 | 4:00 - 6:30 PM facebook.com/ARTISTIncPH

TANGHALALAN Day 2 March 29 | 4:00 - 6:30 PM facebook.com/ARTISTIncPH

In response to the social role of theater practitioners, especially when it comes to issues related to national events such as the upcoming national elections, TangHalalan is envisioned to serve as a voter’s education platform and will tackle issues on governance, human rights, food security, and climate justice. Brought to you by the National Committee on Dramatic Arts, LUSONG Luzon Network, Inc., and the Arts Research and Training Institute in Southern Tagalog, Incorporated (ARTIST, Inc.), as part of the 16th TANGHAL University and Community-based Theater Festival.

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