State of the Arts

We're back for a special Christmas episode at our State of the Arts podcast! This time, we're having the Father of Filipino Christmas music himself, Mr. Jose Mari Chan!

Discover all about the art of choral conducting with Mark Anthony Carpio, Head of the acclaimed Philippine Madrigal Singers (Madz), at the State of the Arts podcast by Samsung Performing Arts Theater (@cpatofficial) What's more, get to celebrate Mark Anthony Carpio's 20th Anniversary with a free online concert via @philmadzsingers' Facebook page on July 29, 8PM.

We are thrilled to have here at the State of the Arts podcast of The Samsung Performing Arts Theater (@cpatofficial) multi-awarded film director and cinematographer Lee Briones. Best known for her work in ‘Tanging Yaman', ‘A Change of Heart', ‘Ignatius of Loyola', ‘Kamkam' and more, Lee Briones already got 12 wins and 21 nominations in FAMAS, FAP and Gawad Urian Awards. What a woman of exceptional talent!

Before we cap off the month, we've got a special Pride episode for you at our State of the Arts podcast! Meet Vince Uy, a creative director and proud advocate of the LGBTIA+ community. Vince is known for his brilliant works in the fashion and lifestyle industry. In this episode, discover the importance of embracing one's authentic self as a creative.

We're spending the weekend on a high note with renowned Soprano Opera Singer, Lara Maigue!

Here at Samsung Performing Arts Theater, we believe that the art scene is very much alive! In today's new episode of State of the Arts podcast by @cpatofficial, Art Fair Philippines Co-Founder Trickie Lopa (@trickiel) shares her insights on how human experiences always shape art in all its forms. Discover how Art Fair Philippines ultimately made its way to the digital universe this year here on State of the Arts!

Samsung Performing Arts Theater (@cpatofficial) will discuss “Crossing Over - Theater and TV/Movies” in the upcoming episode of the State of the Arts podcast. Tune in with their special guest Jerald Napoles this Saturday and learn about his insights and experiences as a multi-faceted theater actor, comedian, movie and TV star known for his role as Tolits in Rak of Aegis and Jimbo Padua in long-running hit TV show Ang Probinsyano.

Happy International Dance Day!

In this week’s State of the Arts podcast by Samsung Performing Arts Theater, get to know the multi-faceted Jim Andrew Ferrer, a celebrated theater actor, commercial model, dancer-choreographer, and teacher! His earnest dedication to his craft and passion to go through different auditions led him to being cast in Here Lies Love, a biographical musical shown in London’s West End.

State of the Arts podcast is starting a series. Dedicated to the many talented and wonderful Filipino actors and actresses sharing their art in some of the best stages around the world. Our first guest is UK-based theater actor Joaquin Pedro Valdes. Listen as he talks about his artistic journey, desire to continually hone his craft and the importance of representation.

Another amazing woman is gracing the State of the Arts podcast! Chai Fonacier, a multi-awarded film actress, who has recently been cast in a major international film will share what it's like to be a Filipina actress on the global scene.

Our second featured woman in theater for Women's Month is Frida Tan, the founder and managing director of theaterfansmanila.com. Listen to the stories behind running one of the country's top sites and pages for theater fans in the Philippines in this week's State of the Arts podcast.

This March, the State of the Arts podcast by Samsung Performing Arts Theater is celebrating Women’s Month by featuring prominent female personalities in theater. First off, we have Barbara Tan-Tiongco, a multi-awarded technical and lights director. Some of her exceptional lighting works include Himala: Isang Musikal, The Dresser, Swan Lake, and Hari Ng Wala! Listen as she talks about what it’s like to work in a male-dominated industry here on State of the Arts

In this week’s State of the Arts podcast episode, get to know Elwince Magbitang, a STEPS Dance Studio scholar who is now the first Filipino to be a part of the prestigious American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Studio Company. Discover his struggles and milestones as a promising young artist and be inspired by this hardworking and talented Filipino!

The State of the Arts podcast, a Samsung Performing Arts Theater initiative, is celebrating the Valentine's season with on-stage and off-stage couple, Ayen and Franco Laurel. Tune in this Saturday, 4:30PM as we talk love, theater, and all things in between.

The State of the Arts - A Podcast by Samsung Performing Arts Theater is back for its second season with first guest, artist, teacher, director and philanthropist Sofia Zobel Elizalde as she shares her knowledge and insights on cultivating the Filipino talent.

Take a look back at the last 6 months of exciting, educational, and insightful talks with various creatives and theater industry professionals on the country’s State of the Arts - A Podcast. What started out as another channel for Samsung Performing Arts Theater (@cpatofficial) to engage with the audience, is now one of the must listens Philippine-produced podcasts available.

Discover the design concept and technology behind the production of the Festival of Lights 2020: Virtual Edition! This week’s State of the Arts - A Podcast episode features filmmaker and director Quark Henares. In collaboration with Globe Studios, Quark and his team, together with Ivan Despi of the Acid House recreated the spectacular Christmas light show at Ayala Triangle Gardens by turning it into a 360-degree animated video of dancing lights and holograms!

Announcement card caption: Screen to stage adaptations are a rare art form because it’s usually the hit plays that get turned into movies. In this week’s episode of State of the Arts - A Podcast by Samsung Performing Arts Theater, let’s shine a spotlight on the art of translating movies to stage with award-winning director and scenographer Ed Lacson Jr. Dubbed as theater’s wonderkid with his brilliant works as stage manager, production designer, and director, Ed shares with us his phenomenal work with Himala. His screen-to-stage adaptation of the highly-esteemed film provide a freshly terrifying perspective of the “Filipino vision of the apocalypse” to viewers affected by today’s socio-political landscape.

Architectural lighting design is an essential field within architecture, interior design, and electrical engineering that’s concerned with the design of lighting systems, which include natural light, electric light, or both to serve human needs. Discover the art of Architectural Lighting Design with industry pioneers Christine Sicangco and Jo Vincent Gonzaga of CSLDI - Christine Sicangco Lighting Design Inc., a premier Architectural Lighting Design company in the Philippines!

Get up close and personal with Playwright and Director Pat Valera in this week’s episode of State of the Arts - A Podcast by Samsung Performing Arts Theater Two-time Palanca awardee Pat Valera discusses his process adapting existing material and transforming it into new works that audiences can consume and enjoy. Known for popular musicals “Mula sa Buwan” and “Dekada 70”, Pat talks about the rewards, challenges, and the art of adaptations and playwrights.

In this week’s Halloween episode, discover the thrilling and fascinating world behind horror films! Our special guest is none other than award-winning filmmaker Mr. Carlo Ledesma. Known for his distinctive cinematic style, Carlo talks about the artistic technique, visual style, and detailed storytelling needed to craft an effective horror film.

State of the Arts talked to much in demand illustrator Raxenne Maniquiz and discussed the many layers surrounding relationships between brands and the artists that bring this vision to life. Listen as she takes us to her very first big international client and how she is championing species native to the Philippines as a design inspiration.

Dance in film has been around for years combining the intricacy of dance and the magic of film. Choreographing for the camera sure takes a different skill and elevates the dance experience further. Listen as we hear from the founder and director of the Philippines’ first dance film festival - FIFTH WALL FEST, Ms. Madge Reyes as she takes us on the journey of putting together an important venture in the middle of the pandemic.

Publications have always been a great platform for aspiring and professional artists. This week's episode of State of the Arts - A Podcast talks about the importance of providing resources and opportunities for artists and their art to be promoted as well as credibility and integrity in publications, especially with the huge amount of content available online.

Public Art and Installations provide a welcome respite and fills public spaces with clever and innovative alternative to an otherwise bland and dreary structure among the busy urban landscape found in the metro area. Listen as master sculptor Reggie Yuson and Ayala Land properties and estates favorite talks about some of his most iconic art installations that are undeniably a standout, impossible to ignore and truly one of a kind.

This week's episode of State of the Arts - A Podcast will be all about critics and reviews. While we wait for the opening of Circuit Performing Arts Theater, tune in this Saturday as Vincen Gregory Yu, a contributing theater critic for the Philippine Daily Inquirer, talks about the current state of performing arts reviews and criticism in the country.

As artists and practitioners of performing arts, many are vulnerable and unfamiliar with the legalities that come into play on what is “original”. We know you are all excited for the upcoming Circuit Performing Arts Theater. In the meantime, tune in this Saturday for another episode of State of the Arts. Dean Rodel Taton, Master of Law and Doctor of Civil law will give us an introduction on how you could protect your rights as an artist.

With the pandemic still at its peak, preparing and protecting properties from the threats of COVID-19 is everyone’s topmost priority. This is especially true for theatrical spaces. Since the beginning of March, Ayala Property Management Corporation (APMC), the team behind the management of the upcoming CPAT as well as other Ayala properties across the nation have been working tirelessly to provide a safe and risk-free world-class facility to the public. Listen in to State of the Arts – A Podcast this Saturday to learn the safety precautions APMC is taking to keep the public and their workers safe.

The Philippines is home to some of the best orchestras in the world. One of the most notable names in this field and one of Asia’s oldest professional orchestras is the Manila Symphony Orchestra. While we await the day they grace the stage of the Circuit Performing Arts Theater, let’s tune in this Saturday to State of the Arts - A Podcast as Maestro Marlon Chen tells us how the Manila Symphony Orchestra is adapting to the new normal.

We have seen a steady rise of foreign touring musicals being staged in the country in the past few years.

With performances cancelled and performing venues closed until further notice, COVID-19 has deeply affected the professional dance scene. This week's episode of State of the Arts - A Podcast will discuss how the dancing community is banding together to create a sustainable future. Let's all look forward to the day professional dancers can take the stage of the upcoming Circuit Performing Arts Theater.

Ayala is recognized as the leader in bringing Philippine art closer to the people through the community it builds. It places art and culture at the center of its development, building platforms like that of the upcoming Circuit Performing Arts Theater, where artists can thrive and grow. This week’s episode of the State of the Arts - A Podcast will tackle Ayala and its commitment to the arts with the senior director of the Ayala Foundation, Inc., Mariles Gustilo.

Jukebox musicals are musicals that feature songs of popular artists rather than original scores. Filipinos love this type of musical. It is so popular in the Philippines that two of the most-watched musicals in the country are Jukebox musicals - Ang Huling El Bimbo and Rak of Aegis. We know you want to see Jukebox musicals being performed in the upcoming Circuit Performing Arts Theater. While waiting, let's learn more about its appeal to the general public at this week's episode of State of the Arts - A Podcast with our special guest, musical director of Ang Huling El Bimbo and Rak of Aegis - Mike Salomon. (*Recorded June 6, 2020) #CircuitMakati #CircuitPerformingArtsTheatre #MakeItMakati

The performing arts industry is one of the most affected sectors in this pandemic. Closing its doors to its many viewers brought about artistic and business implications. Together with the Director of Red Turnip Theater, Jenny Jamora and the Director of 9 Works Theatricals, Santi Santamaria today's episode of State of the Arts- A Podcast will discuss how theater practitioners are dealing with this challenge. Tune in with us as we wait for the opening of the upcoming Circuit Performing Arts Theater. (*Recorded June 8, 2020)

The King of Philippine Musical Theater is our guest for this episode. Listen as Audie Gemora talks about the many hats he wears as an active thespian, production producer, theater manager and President of Philstage. He talks to us on how he is able to juggle all of these pursuits as he continues to advocate for the local theater industry and all of the creatives around the country.

Our artists and freelancers have already contributed a lot to the development of our country's culture and nation, as a whole. They are the reason why we built the upcoming Circuit Performing Arts Theater. But how are we protecting their rights? This week’s episode of the State of the Arts - A Podcast will talk about Freelancers Bill and the Creative Artists with our guest speaker, Congressman Christopher De Venecia.

In celebration of Pride Month, we talk to industry leaders to discuss some of the issues and challenges that face the LGBTQ community in the performing arts world. Listen as TV, film & stage actor Phi Palmos, Choreographer JM Cabling, Recording Artist Pow Chavez & Congresswoman Geraldine Roman share their stories and their vision for a more diverse and inclusive arts world.

Welcome to another episode of State of the Arts. Today’s episode features one of the leading light designers in the Philippines, Ms. Shakira Villa-Symes. As a response to the current worldwide health crisis, she founded the National Live Events Coalition Philippines (NLECPH) to unite the live sector industry who has been one of the most impacted industry by the pandemic. Listen as we talk about how the creative industry is banding together to advocate for government support and acknowledgement and how they are working on setting safety protocols for all live events post covid-19.

The first episode of State of the Arts features the Vice President and Artistic Director of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Mr. Chris Millado. On this episode we briefly talk about Mr. Millado’s journey to being one of the most important cultural leaders in the country. From graduating with the first ever class of the theater program at the University of the Philippines to his time in New York and to his current role at the cultural center. We also talk about the immediate impact of the current health crisis on the nation’s arts and culture industry and how different cultural institutions are coping. (*Please note that the episode was recorded on May 22, 2020)

What does the arts mean to you? Tune in weekly as we talk to industry leaders, arts practioners, and audience members on what makes them excited about the arts. Casual conversations and important dialogue on the current and future state of the arts in the Philippines.