Lea Salonga talks about her life and career as an actress, including her role as Cinderella in the current production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical by Broadway Asia Entertainment. “Cinderella” opens in Hong Kong this Wednesday, Nov.5, and runs til Nov.29, 2008 at the Grand Theatre of the Hong Kong Cultural Center. For more information, go to www.urbtix.hk . The show then transfers to Bangkok and runs there from Dec.16-21, and then opens in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur in January 2009. Vis...
Nov 03, 2008
Marie Jamora talks about Project Runway Philippines, her experiences in film school, and her process and viewpoints as a professional director. Project Runway Philippines airs every Wednesday, 10PM on ETC ; with replays on Thursdays at 9AM & 3PM, Saturdays at 2AM & 8PM, Sundays at 2:30PM, and Mondays at 9AM. You can check out more of Marie’s work on YouTube. Just go to www.youtube.com/mariejambotz . Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes , or listen here: talking Parts ep16 Don't forget to ...
Aug 28, 2008
Bliss Cua Lim talks about her assessment of Cinemalaya and the current state of Philippine cinema and film archiving. She also expounds on the work she's done as Associate Professor of Film and Media studies at the University of California, Irvine, and gives a preview of her new book, “Translating Time: Cinema, The Fantastic, and Temporal Critique.” “Translating Time: Cinema, The Fantastic, and Temporal Critique” will be released in March 2009 by Duke University Press. Her research on the film a...
Aug 06, 2008
Igan D’Bayan talks about his exhibit of paintings and installations, called “Studies in Unnatural Histories”; as well as the philosophies behind his work and life. “Studies in Unnatural Histories” runs til Aug.30, 2008, at The Crucible Gallery in SM Megamall A. For more information, call 635-6061. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes our listen here: talking Parts ep14 Don't forget to join our Facebook group ! (Photos of "Philippine Gothic" and "Painting 2046" are courtesy of the artist.)...
Jul 23, 2008
Christina Dy talks about her new solo exhibit, “Clothes They Stood Up In,” as well as her life as a visual artist and production designer. “Clothes They Stood Up In” runs until June 30 at The Crucible Gallery in SM Megamall A. For more information, call 635-6061. The “Soap Lands” exhibit at the Cultural Center of the Phils. opens July 25. And the exhibition of works for the 2008 Ateneo Art Awards will take place at the Grand Atrium of the EDSA Shangri-la Mall from August 1 -11. For commissions a...
Jun 24, 2008
Patrice Ramos-Diaz talks about her design process, and life as a fashion designer/entrepreneur in the Philippines. Patrice Bridal is located at Unit 103, 3 Salcedo Place, Tordesillas St., Salcedo Village; while Paradi is in Greenbelt 5, Makati. For more information, call 884-1543. To see photographs of Patrice’s collection at Fashion Watch Quartet, go to the February 2008 archives of thefashpack.blogspot.com . Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes , or listen here: talking Parts ep12...
Jun 08, 2008
Beng Calma-Alcazaren talks about her process as a singer-songwriter and about Drip’s new album, "Identity Theft." (Preview the title track of the album right after the interview.) "Identity Theft" is available at Fully Booked, Mag:Net, Kate Torralba Stores and at their gigs. Their next one is on May 31, 9PM at NUVO in Greenbelt 2. On June 6, Drip will be at Sweetspot @ Saguijo. And their video for FALLEN, which was animated by Juan Alcazaren, will be launched on June 7, 8PM, at Vintage Pop in Cu...
May 26, 2008
Gibbs Cadiz talks about theater criticism in the Philippines and the career he’s built around it. Plus, he fields questions in our first Listener Questions portion. You can read his performing arts reviews every Monday in the Philippine Daily Inquirer. He is also Desk Editor for its Lifestyle Section. His blog, "GIBBS CADIZ", can be visited at gibbscadiz.blogspot.com . Many thanks to those who submitted questions. I hope to continue doing Listener Questions for succeeding guests. Subscribe to th...
May 12, 2008
Jack Salud talks about his art, and his life as a painter and performer. To see more of his work, visit his Multiply site at jcksalud.multiply.com . This October, you can catch Jack Salud, the opera singer, in the Philippine Opera Company’s production of “La Boheme.” That opens October 2 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes , or click on the link below to listen now: talking Parts ep9...
Apr 27, 2008
Gabe Mercado talks about Upstart, Kolektib, Mag:net and SPIT, as well as the state of comedy in the Philippines. Catch him perform with SPIT and Broadwayoke this Tuesday, April 22 at Mag:net Bonifacio High Street. For more information on Magnet events, go to magnet.com.ph . Upstart is still offering short courses in events, hosting & acting. For more information, go to upstart08.multiply.com or email upstart08@gmail.com, or join our Facebook group. All those classes happen at Kolektib in Cub...
Apr 20, 2008
Chari Arespacochaga talks about her latest directorial effort, “Altar Boyz,” and life as a theater practitioner in the Philippines. Catch “Altar Boyz” at Onstage Greenbelt. It runs til April 27, 2008; Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM, and Saturdays and Sundays at 3:30PM. For tickets, call 887-0710 or log on to www.repertory-philippines.com . Or go to ticketworld.com.ph. For Christianity in film, go to the 1st Metro Manila Christian Film Festival, to be held at the Union Church of Manila in Legaspi V...
Apr 13, 2008
A special report by Amiel Mendoza features Brian Tenorio, Nicanor Tiongson & Salvador Bernal at the launch of "Salvador F. Bernal: Designing the Stage". Then Reb Atadero, Red Concepcion, Chevy Mercado, PJ Valerio & Reuben Uy talk—and sing—about "Altar Boyz". Catch “Altar Boyz” at Onstage Greenbelt. It runs til April 27, 2008; Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM, and Saturdays and Sundays at 3:30PM. For tickets, call 887-0710 or log on to www.repertory-philippines.com ; or go to ticketworld.com....
Apr 06, 2008
Francis Reyes talks about "EJ," The Dawn, and his own process and philosophies as a guitarist/musician. The Dawn will release a new CD in June 2008. It will include “jazzy" versions of some of their songs. Meanwhile, catch Francis' guitar solo on the compilation CD, “Mga Guitarista,” to be released this month. Talking Parts will take a break for Holy Week. But we’ll be back April 6. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes , or listen here: talking Parts ep5...
Mar 09, 2008
Rachel Rillo talks about her exhibit, "Manila," and her life & process as a photographer. See "Manila" at the Silverlens gallery at 2320 Pasong Tamo extension, Makati. It's on display till March 8, 2008; Monday-Friday at 10am-7pm, Saturday at 1-6pm. For more information, call 816-0044, email manage@silverlensphoto.com or visit www.silverlensphoto.com. Subscribe to the podcast using iTunes , or listen now: talking Parts ep4...
Mar 02, 2008
Dexter Santos talks about his directorial debut for Dulaang U.P., "Orosman at Zafira," and his life as a choreographer. Catch "Orosman at Zafira" at the Guerrero Theater in UP Diliman’s Palma Hall. It runs till March 2, 2008. Wednesday to Friday at 7PM; Saturday and Sunday at 10AM and 3PM. For more information, call DUP at 926-13-49 or 433-77-40, or visit orosmanatzafira.multiply.com . Subscribe via Feedburner (see below) or email (see the right column of this page), or listen now: talking Parts...
Feb 24, 2008
Vincent de Jesus talks about his new musical, "Skin-Deep", and the playwrighting process in the Philippines. Catch "Skin-Deep" at the PETA Theater Center along Eymard Drive in New Manila. It runs till March 9, 2008; Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. For tickets and showtimes, call 725-6244, 407-1418, or log onto www.petatheater.com . Aspiring playwrights and composers, check out our links to MNNV and The Writers, Bloc, Inc. Leave a comment or email talkingparts@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! Su...
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