TYPES OF THEATERS

• Philippine Educational Theater Association


  • Founded by Cecile Guidote in 1960
  • One of the most organized and successful theater group in the country
  • Innovative theater group that moves towards issue-based theater and helps bring about social and political awareness
• Tanghalang Pilipino


  • Organized in 1987 by Nonon Padilla
  • Working under the CCP-Cultural Center of the Philippines
  • Known for its production of original Filipino plays
  • Mandate to educate and awaken cultural consciousness
  • Example plays: Walang Sugat, Ibalong Muzical
• Repertory Philippines Workshop for the performing arts

  • Began in 1967 when two women Zenaida Amador and Baby Barredo dreamed of giving Filipinos a chance to watch a world-class play
  • Has produced blockbuster shows that include well-known musicals such as: Les Miserables, Jack and the Beanstalk, Alice in Wonderland
• New Voice Company (NVC)


  • Founded by Monique Wilson
  • Awareness of the many social and political concerns in the country
  • Became famous because of "The Vagina Monologues" - help in the laws of sex trafficking and domestic violence
• TRUMPETS


  • Asia's first professional gospel theater group
  • Entertainment musicals includes: The little mermaid, The Dreamer, The Blue Bird
  • Founder: Audie Gemora