PLAYWRIGHTS

• rolando tinio(1937-1997)


  • he founded teatro pilipino in 1976
  • graduated magna cum laude from UST and later earned an MFA in CREATIVE WRITING from UNIVERSITY OF LOWA
  • recognized as a NATIONAL ARTIST FOR THEATER AND LITERATURE
• tinio's most famous plays and translations:

  • "LARUANG KRISTAL" (THE GLASS MENAGERIE)- 1966
  • " PAHIMAKAS SA ISANG AHENTE" (DEATH OF SALESMAN)-1966
  • "PAGHIHINTAY KAY GODO" (WAITING FOR GOGO)-1967
  • "MISS JULIE" -1967
  • "RAMA HARI"(RAMA, KING)-1980
• amado hernandez(1903-1970)


  • filipino writer and labor leader known for his criticism of social injustices in the Philippines
  • tackled about social inequality, oppression, and struggle of a working class
  • works was influenced by his own movement
  • his plays were known for their sharp social commentary and stirring language
• amado hernandez's major plays:


  • "MUNTINGLUPA" -1957
  • "HAGDAN SA BAHAGHARI"(STAIRWAY TO THE RAINBOW)-1958
  • " ANG MGA KAGALANG-GALANG" (THE HONORABLE)- 1960
  • "MAGKABILANG MUKHA NG ISANG BAGOL"(THE TWO FACE OF A FOOL)- 1961
• francisco arcella(1916-2002)


  • recognized as a national artist for literature in 1990
  • arcellana's work is characterized by its exploration of human experiences and emotions, often reflecting the complexities of filipino life
• francisco arcellana's notable plays:


  • "THE MAN WHO COULD BE POE"
  • "THE FLOWERS OF MAY"
  • "THE MATS"
• bievenido lumbera(1932-2021)


  • lumbera's career began with his early writings in the 1950s, and he later earned a PhD in comparative literature from indiana university
  • emphasized the importance of vernacular literature in shaping national identity
  • lumbera was named national artist for literature in 2006 and received the ramon magsaysay award in 1993
• bienvenido lumbera's notable plays and libretto:

  • "HIBIK AT HIMAGSIK NINA VICTORIA LAKTAW"
  • "NOLI ME TANGERE: THE MUSICAL"
  • "TALES OF MANUVU"
  • "RAMA, HARI"
• wilfrido ma. guerrero(1911-1995)


  • national artist for theater
  • he authored over 100 play
  • showcasing themes of humor, love, and social issues
• wilfrido ma. guerrero's notable plays:


  • "NO TODO ES RISA"(1925)- guerrero's first play, written at the age of 14, which was produced at the ateneo de manila university
  • "WOMEN ARE EXTRAORDINARY" -1937
  • "FOREVER" -1941
  • "THREE RATS" -1948