I am Yffar Aquino, current Membership Head of the 2009 Task Force Pride Philippines, an ever-evolving member and community-based organization of volunteers and the organizer of the annual Manila Pride March in the country.
This Bulletin is to inform you, since you may not be aware of it, that the Philippines is ALSO celebrating the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Parade. And for this year, it will be on DECEMBER 5, 2009, SATURDAY and the tentative venue will be at MALATE, MANILA (exact venue will be announced). And we are proud to announce that this year will be the 15th YEAR of this glorious event.
For the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender people who can read this message, please join us and celebrate the DIVERSITY and COLOR of the LGBT Pride in our country as we fight and push for the Anti-Discrimination Law that will be our shield from the Homophobia and other hate related violence.
We are accepting international delegates to march with us. For the foreign people who lives outside our country, you are also invited to participate in this grand celebration. We will be more than happy to have you.
If you are not yet out but still wants to be a part of the Pride March for this year, you can wear masks to cover your face and we will ensure the safety of your identity.
Even straight people can join as long as you believe in equal rights regardless of gender preferences or you are doing this because you LOVE and SUPPORT your LGBT friends and relatives.
In short, EVERYONE IS INVITED.
So Spread the word. Tell your family and friends. Be Proud. March to the upcoming Manila Pride March 2009.
For more information, kindly reply to this bulletin, or email me at raffaquino@hotmail.com or visit this link:
http://taskforcepride.blogspot.com
For Unity Despite Diversity and Individual Differences,
Yffar Aquino Chairman, Gays, TrAnsgender, and Bisexual Advocates for Youth (GABAY) Publicity and Membership Chair, Rainbow Bloggers Philippines
Based on Carlo Vergara's Illustrated Novel Music and lyrics by Vincent DeJesus Adapted for stage by Chris Martinez Choreography by Ding Cruz and Carlon Matobato Lights Design by Jonjon Villareal Set Design by Tuxqs Rutaquio Directed by Chris Millado
Featuring Eula Valdes as ZATURNNAH Tuxqs Rutaquio and Vincent DeJesus as ADA Joey Paras and Nar Cabico as Didi Lauren Novero, Arnold Reyes and Red Anderson as DODONG Kalila Aguilos and Meliza Reyes as QUEEN FEMINA Wilma Doesnt, Ring Antonio, Sky Labastilla and Mayen Estanero as THE AMAZONISTAS
Together with Mia Bolanos, Red Nuestro, Joan Co, Carlon Matobato, Bong Cabrera, Lau Rodriguez, Jerald Napoles, Tad Tadiaoan, Chrome Cosio, Miki Villa, Cheeno Macaraig, Aaron Ching, Joseph Grantusa, Ricky Benedicto, Marj Lorico, Sheely Gener, Martha Comia, Irene Delarmente and the Tanghalang Pilipino Actors Company.
For ticket reservations call Lorelei or Paolo at 8321125 loc. 1620-1621, 8323661 or 0928-5518645.
Anong kaya mong gawin para makamit ang iyong kagustuhan? Kaya mo bang ipaglaban ang tinitibok ng iyong puso?
Saan ka dadalhin ng iyong pangarap? Hanggang kailan mo kayang kumapit sa iyong inaasam na bituin?
Tatagal ka ba sa isang mansiyon ng isang daang araw na ang iyong mga kahilingan ay abot-kamay? NGUNIT nagkukubli sa bawat silid ang mga kasinungaling at pagkukunwari?
Ito ang kuwentong sasalamin sa tunay na drama ng buhay.
Ito ang...
Villa Anathema! Ang Casa ni Mudra!
Baka isa ka na sa anim na tagapagmanang hinahanap ni Mudra.
Pasok na!
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ARTISTANG ARTLETS The Official Theater Guild of the Faculty of Arts and Letters of The University of Santo Tomas, Manila
brings you on its 28th Season its First Major Production entitled
ANATHEMA
written by: CyrilRamos at Jaymar Castro directed by: JoanncaMarie Katanyag managed by: Estar Fortune Suma-oy
Setyembre 1, 2, at 3, 2008 10 am, 1 pm and 3 pm Albertus Magnus Auditorium,
4/F EducationBuilding, University of Santo Tomas.
Para sa tickets o mga katanungan (baka sponsor gusto niyo din!):
Hay nakakamiss ang Ze Muzikal. Ang daming memories. Favorite kong kanta sa Ze Muzikal yung "Nakakasilaw Na Ilaw". At sa 5 run, 3 versions ang nagawa dahil 3 Didi ang gumanap. Sila Ricci Chan, Joey Paras at Nar Cabico. Kung ako ang tatanungin wala akong "pinaka" paborito sa mga versions, kasi bawat isa ay may iba't ibang bersyon. Char!
Basta mganda lahat! Ikaw alin ang bet mo?
O pakinggan mo na daliiii! (Hintaying mag load. Mabagal. Salamat.)
If you're like me who's predisposed to trying different art styles, you know the disadvantage of that habit. It takes a while to get back to your core style. So here I am, reorienting my hand to my default while, at the same time, reviewing the script for the long storytelling journey ahead.
Here's a sketch--Gwyneth. More or less the final version. My hand needs a little more work, though.
Re-Orientation Part 2
I haven't drawn "large-scale" in a while. For those who don't already know, drawing a comic book at least 25% larger than the final printed size is ideal, allowing the artist to add detail without having to roll himself up into a ball over the paper.
Now I don't use those industry-standard comics drawing boards--too expensive for me. In the past, I would buy 3-ply bristol boards from National Bookstore and cut them all up manually, then line the page dimensions in with a pencil and a ruler--total draftsman work. Right now, since I'm too lazy to do any kind of board cutting, I've decided to use biggie-size sketch pads. I was able to find one brand that had the thickness and texture I needed.
My final drawing area is 24.5cm by 35cm, which will be reduced in the final printing to 7" x 10"-- a good reduction of almost 30%.
Note that the above page will NOT appear in the book. It's just my drawing test-run to see if I still "had it." It's got the perspective thing, the close-up thing, and the manga-ish distortion thing...so far, so good. Also, drawing the page allowed me to gauge my pace. So far, my speed is still okay, though I don't know how slow I'll get once I tackle the ass-spanking action scenes (and crowd scenes--yikes!).
Then that nagging thought. "Why did I give her all that hair?!!" Oh, well. She wouldn't be Zaturnnah without it.
A Slow Start Is Still A Start
I've begun to draw.
The plan is to post the first two chapters (over 40 pages) in three- to five-page weekly installments. Maybe I'll add the third chapter--depends on some marketing issues I have to iron out.
When will the first set of pages go online? I don't want to promise. But, since I'm already drawing the thing, it's going to be sooner than later. Knocking all sortsa wood.
How will the sequel be different from the first book? I'd say there will be a lot of the same and a lot that's different. Calling it an improvement may be too soon to do, but deep in my heart ("deep in my heart" daw, o!!) I believe that I've matured a bit in my storytelling and art skills. I completed the first book in early 2003--that's five whole years ago. If you were a freshman in college and you got the book when it first came out, by now you'd be part of the workforce. In my case, I've subjected myself to self-imposed do-it-yourself post-graduate studies. And it's caused me beautiful, beautiful headaches.
With that I must excuse myself. I'm going into labor. And I'm anticipating a motherload of contractions.
CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS BOOK! New sidekick, new adventures with Zaturnnah!
Hey guys, I'm selling two-month-old labradors. The photos here are pretty crappy because they're all so hyper (I've got seven puppies). We currently have ten dogs at home and my Parental Units can't afford to feed so many mouths. We're looking for nice, loving homes for our puppies. They've been dewormed twice and already got six-in-one shots. Prices are negotiable. Text me (09164726003) if you're interested.
Simply present your December 23, 8PM tickets at Fleur de Lys Patisserie from December 15, 2007 - January 15, 2008 and get a 10% discount on their mouth-watering meals and desserts!
(pictured above is Fleur de Lys' Autum Leaves) 5% discount on Take Away Cakes.
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To call it a ''puppet show'' does it a disservice. '''Sesame Street' for grown-ups'' isn't right either. There's no handy way to describe ''Avenue Q,'' except as the furriest, and one of the funniest, shows you're likely ever to see. - Entertainment Weekly
You missed it the last time! Good thing, the folks at Atlantis decided to bring it back to spread more cheer. Get your tickets as early as now or be left behind!
Catch the funniest and furriest show as it returns to the RCBC Theater this season!
Tickets to the farewell show on DECEMBER 23, 8PM already available!
"I started conceptualizing the Zaturnnah sequel way before the musical or the movie ever turned up. And, as I had mentioned in a previous post, putting a sequel together isn't easy especially when it wasn't in the grand plan to begin with. But here I am, halfway through the 2nd act of the sequel script, and I'm making one delicious discovery after another.
Going through my old files, I found this (click on the image to enlarge):
It's part of a scene between Ada and Lester, and it's going to be in the sequel. I drew this sometime during the first quarter of 2005--nearly three years ago!--just before I was accepted at Summit Publishing. While it's tempting to ram my head through a brick wall for being too slow, I content myself with the thought of not rushing this story through. The sequel syndrome can be a terrible thing and, with the new knowledge I've been getting over the recent years, I'm glad I waited this long. Enough about putting a story together on impulse. It's time to grow up."
Carlo Vergara, author and illustrator of "Ang mga Kagilagilalas na Pakikipagsapalaran ni Zsazsa Zaturnnah, will be signing books at the SM Cebu branch of National Bookstore on the 18th of November (Sunday) from 12:00 noon to 2:30pm.
Special thanks to Tanghalang Pilipino, National Bookstore, and Visual Print Enterprises.
The Cebu run of the Zaturnnah musical is co-produced by Elite International.
"Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah, Ze Muzikal" was awarded as the Best Stage Event in this year's Nocturnal Awards organized by 24/7 and held tonight at the BMW Pavilion at Fort Bonifacio.
Other nominees for the category included "Aida Gomez:Carmen" and Repertory Philippines' "The Sound of Music."
What's next for "Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah, Ze Muzikal?" It will be presented next month at the SM Cebu Cinema 1 in cooperation with Elite International. There will be six performances in all on November 16-18, 3pm and 8pm.
For tickets and other information, please call Tanghalang Pilipino at 832-3661 or 832-1125 loc. 1620 or 1621.
Repertory Philippines will be staging Disney's Cinderella Kids on at 20 October 2007, 1:30 PMOnstage - Greenbelt. We're helping with the ticket sales so if you're interested (or know anyone who might be), please let me know.
Sa mga fans ni Nar Cabico, catch him perform with his group! The TP Balangaw Ensemble tonight at 9:30PM Silangan Hall, CCP! Tickets are priced at P200 and it's consumable!
The TP Balangaw Ensemble is the latest addition to TP's roster of talents. Composed of Nar Cabico, Nicco Manalo, and Leo Ponseca, these "artists who can sing" started their trio on the set of TP production Bakeretta. Their hilarious and whimsical take on popular songs became a much anticipated intermission performance. Since then the talented group captivated a wider audience in mall shows and corporate events.
"We decided on watching TP's Balangaw Ensemble (Nicco, Leo and Nar) It was so much fun! I never expected such beautiful voices. Probably because I was just used to seeing them as taong bayans in ZZZZM. Especially Nar. Super talented. Basta ang galing nila!"
"We were asked to leave the venue for a while then were let in a few minutes afterwards for the Balangaw Ensemble's show. Those boys were hilarious as always. Ever since I first saw them perform together in Bakeretta, I've been quite the fan."
One night only ang performance kaya huwag ng magpatumpik-tumpik pa!
Cultural Center of the Philippines, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City
Please watch our entry to this year's Cinemalaya Film Festival, PISAY by Auraeus Solito!
PISAY by Auraeus Solito 21 Jul/Sat 03:30 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo 22 Jul/Sun 09:00 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining 24 Jul/Tue 09:00 PM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo 25 Jul/Wed 09:00 PM Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino 26 Jul/Thu 06:15 PM Venue 5 - CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute 27 Jul/Fri 10:00 AM Venue 1 - CCP Main Theatre / Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo 28 Jul/Sat 03:30 PM Venue 2 - CCP Little Theatre / Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
We would also like to invite you to watch our entry to the Cinemalaya 2007 World Premiere:
BARAKO by Manolito Sulit Venue 3 - CCP Dream Theatre / Tanghalang Manuel Conde 09:00 PM 24 Jul/Tue
And if you haven't seen the following films, please don't fail to catch them on the following dates:
BIG TIME by Mario Cornejo & Monster Jimenez 21 Jul/Sat 03:30 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining 25 Jul/Wed 03:30 PM Venue 6 - CCP Silangan Hall
ANG HULING ARAW NG LINGGO by Nick Olanka 25 Jul/Wed 10:00 AM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining 29 Jul/Sun 12:45 PM Venue 4 - CCP MKP Hall / Bulwagang Alagad Ng Sining
Last four performances of Zsazsa Zaturnnah happens this weekend. This musical will sorely be missed. For those of you who can't get enough of it, head over to RCBC today and tomorrow. Tickets are still available! Choose a suitable date and bid Zsazsa goodbye. If you still haven't seen the musical, what are you waiting for? Tickets are selling out fast!
June 30, 8PM and July 1, 3PM - Carlo 0916-3853642 July 1, 8PM - Paolo 0920-9535381
The reviews are in and as expected...people can't get enough of it!
"K Brosas as Zaturnnah is a welcoming experience. When Ada transaforms to ZsaZsa and back-- this time I 'see' one person...I liked how they added more detail in the last part 'Ikaw and Superhero ng Buhay Ko'. Very effective!...Will be back next weekend, the evening of the 24th AND on July 1st matinee with friends from the office. "Can't get enuf ano, Te!!"
"She (K) gives a different flavor to the role (definitely!) and has an interesting delivery certain scenes...Kalila, Kalila, Kalila ... stellar as always!...Tuxqs was lovely as always! He has this role down to a tee...Nar was a breath of fresh air. I've seen him before in the cast and he seems to be a quiet and shy guy --- and now I see him as Didi. *shocker!* He had big shoes to fill! First Ricci Chan's, then Joey Paras', and guess what? The shoes fit!"
Preparations are already underway for the return of one of the most successful musicals ever. Final run happens a few days from now, do you already have your tickets?
In the meantime, catch the Zaturnnah fever!
Tune in to Heart 103.5 FM for a chance to win premium Zsazsa Zaturnnah and TP items. Up for grabs are posters, books, shirts, bags, and more!
Catch the special coverage of the rehearsals on Unang Hirit.
Regularly visit this fansite for exclusive updates!
You'll get the best seats available. Of course, if you would like to choose seats in specific rows, call 891-9999 and make a reservation (tickets to be picked up at nearest Ticketworld outlet).
Carlo Vergara, author and illustrator of "Ang mga Kagilagilalas na Pakikipagsapalaran ni Zsazsa Zaturnnah, will be signing books at the SM Cebu branch of National Bookstore on the 18th of November (Sunday) from 12:00 noon to 2:30pm.
