SNB Theater Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary with 6 Original Musicals!

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The SNB Theater Festival is back with a bang this October 24-27, 2024 at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (Black Box Theater) as it marks its 10th Anniversary. Known for its commitment to championing aspiring talents and underdogs, this year’s festival promises to be even more exciting with the inclusion of newbie songwriters alongside playwrights, directors, and performers.

A Milestone Celebration

Celebrating a decade of nurturing creative talents, the SNB Theater Festival is expanding its platform to welcome 30 prospective songwriters, who have submitted a total of 80 original compositions. Only one song from each composer will be selected, and these songs will be turned into 15-minute musicals by six new directors, who were chosen from a pool of 40 candidates. The festival will showcase six original musicals, brought to life by actors selected from 70 auditionees.

Guiding these new creatives on their artistic journey are celebrated composer and sound designer TJ Ramos and playwright Juan Ekis, ensuring each musical is refined and ready to captivate audiences.

The 6 Exciting New Musicals

Here’s a sneak peek of the six new musicals premiering at the festival:

  1. Sakto Lang
    Songwriter: Karlo Guevarra
    Director: Migui Moreno
    Love finally blossoms when Daniel and Vanessa, who secretly admired each other back in college, reunite while waiting for a ride.
    Actors: Daniel Santos (Dan), Vanessa Dulay (Van)

  2. Ang Kwento ng Bubuyog at Paru-paro
    Songwriter: Aaron Alsol (aka Wibomibo)
    Director: Aaron Vincent Jimenez
    In the heart of the forest, an unexpected romance blooms between a bee and a butterfly.
    Actors: Mateo Oladive (Bubuyog), Radleigh (Paro-paro)

  3. Tala
    Songwriter: Martin Sarmenta
    Director: Jiezl Virmy Chua
    Two corporate workers, Ella and Katherine, find themselves working late on a Friday night, far from pursuing their true passions.
    Actors: Francel Go (Ella), Pamy Villa (Katherine)

  4. Disyembre
    Songwriter: Axl Diego
    Director: Ray Raña
    Serine takes Enzo, who suffers from short-term memory loss, to the UP Lantern Parade in hopes of triggering his memories.
    Actors: EJ Nantes (Migs), Kaye Ann Diana (Serine), Luis Orbeso (Enzo), Erhik Gonzaga (Alternate for Enzo)

  5. Nakasilip na Bituin
    Songwriter: Gerard De Leon
    Director: Hazel Madronero
    Kay has always sacrificed her dreams for her brother John, but now an irresistible opportunity to follow her own path has emerged.
    Actors: Kaith Lawrence Espinosa (Kay), Samantha Renee Tan (Alternate Kay), Mark Jhonsen Bognot (John)

  6. Kasloy
    Songwriter: John Custer
    Director: Paulito Del Mundo
    Rain and River must confront their past, present, and future as they piece together the song they’ve long been creating.
    Actors: Presh Capistrano (Rain), Lev Vergara (River)

A Festival Like No Other

This biggest festival of short and brief plays is known for featuring first-time artists and creatives, and this year is no exception. Audiences are in for a treat with a single ticket (P600) granting access to all six original musicals, performed live at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Showtimes:

  • October 24 and 25 - 8:00 PM
  • October 26 and 27 - 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Tickets:

Tickets are priced at P600, and seating is limited! To reserve your tickets, message or contact 0954 395 3902 (Message/Viber).

This is your chance to support new talents and experience the magic of live theater as the SNB Theater Festival celebrates its milestone 10th year. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration of creativity, storytelling, and music!

Be part of the 10th Anniversary of the SNB Theater Festival, where 6 new composers, 6 new directors, and 6 sets of actors come together to bring you 6 brand-new, original musicals.

See you at the theater!

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