4th Tanghal University & College Theater Festival & Conference 2010

The National Committee on Dramatic Arts of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and Alyansa, Inc. will host the 4th Tanghal: The National University and College Theater Festival 2010 at the De La Salle University,Manila and the De La Salle University College of Saint Benilde,Manila. This national event . with the theme "Dula ng Kabataan tungo sa Mapagpalayang Kaalaman" will showcase the iTanghal featuring production grants for six (6) outstanding theater performances from universities and colleges nationwide . Also featured in this festival is the Tanghalan ng mga Mag-aaral National Student Theater Conference and the Tanghalin: Special Theater Events as our contribution to the celebration of the 2010 "Ani ng Sining" National Arts Month Celebration. The project has been endorsed by the Commission on Higher Education, the Department of Education, Department of Interior and Local Government and Civil Service Commission.

We are working for maximum participation from student- artists ,teachers and university administrators from universities and colleges nationwide, in an effort to recognize the outstanding contribution of theater in providing avenues for learning and liberation. This will be one rare opportunity where students and teachers from various parts of the country can take part in creative activities which can help them highlight the positive experiences in education which helped them cope with various challenges in life.

In line with this, may we invite you to attend a Special Briefing and Orientation on the Tanghal Festival scheduled on December 3,2009 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the ICAM Room, NCCA Office, Intramuros, Manila.

Seldom do we have a chance to offer opportunities for interactive learning among community youth and educators in the whole country. We hope you can extend your hand in helping these community youth and educators recover from the wrath of the recent calamity by supporting learning activities that highlight the Filipino's resilient spirit in the face of calamities.

Our Festival Secertariat will call you to follow-up on this invitation. You may also call us through mobile landline: 497-4023, mobile phone: 0929-197-8847 or email address: tanghal2010ncr@ yahoo.com./ jephtsinc@yahoo. com.

From:
PROF. GLECY ATIENZA, Ph.D.
Festival Director
4th Tanghal: The National University and College Theater Festival 2010
Chair, National Committee on Dramatic Arts (NCDA)
National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)