08.17.2011
CBT Play Creation Unit 2011-2012

The CBT Play Creation Unit introduces writers to various approaches to making theatre. Through workshops and sessions with Marjorie Chan, CBT helps participants identify, cultivate and explore their creative voice. Each playwright will showcase their work at CBT’s annual showcase of new work Tales from the Flipside at the end of February 2012.

Submission Guidelines:
A letter of interest outlining why you would like to be part of the program, including an idea you would like to develop, this includes scripts that have been previously developed through CBT or other playwriting units.

A 1-2 page submission of creative writing (this can take any form of dialogue, poetry, short story, etc.)

The Play Creation Unit begins meeting September 2011 through to January 2012.

The deadline for submissions is August 19, 2011 5PM.

Questions/Submissions can be sent by email to: renna@carlosbulosan.com

10.15.2010
CALLING ALL PLAYWRIGHTS AND THEATRE CREATORS! Carlos Bulosan Theatre is now accepting applications for the Ontario Arts Council’s Theatre Creators’ Reserve Program. This program is designed to help fund the creation of new work by Ontario-based artists.

CBT invites both new and emerging artists/play creators to submit applications. In keeping with CBT’s mandate to nurture and develop artists in the community, a priority will given to Filipino-Canadian artists. CBT encourages a wide variety of approaches to creating theatre, including theatre that integrates multiple arts forms (poetry, music, movement, etc.). Preference will, therefore, also be given to artists interested in exploring an experimental or multidisciplinary approach to creating theatre, as well as those who choose to work collectively.

Applicants may request a minimum of $1000 to a maximum of $5000.

Submission Guidelines
Applicants are asked to submit 3 copies of the following:
• A bio(s) or CV(s) that demonstrates where the applicant(s) is in their career as an artist
• A letter of proposal outlining the theatrical story/idea they would like to develop, and why this story is important for the artist to tell
Development history of the project if relevant
A script sample of the work they are interested in developing OR a creative writing sample (this can include dialogue, poetry, prose, short story, etc…).
• For multidisciplinary projects, applicants will be asked to include any relevant support materials (cds, dvds, artwork etc…)
• A budget proposal
• One copy of the completed OAC application form

Applicants can find the application form, as well as information on eligibility and program guidelines by going to the http://www.arts.on.ca/Page86.aspx

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS NOVEMBER 15, 2010.

Submissions should be sent to:
Carlos Bulosan Theatre
167 Augusta Avenue
Toronto, ON
M5T 2L4
No submissions by fax or email please.

09.01.2009
Following the success of PEOPLE POWER last spring, the CBT Collective has been hard at work developing their next play. The CBT Collective aims to bring together mask, puppetry, poetry, music and dance in this exciting new work!!

The CBT Collective are Leon Aureus, Rose Cortez, Nicco Lorenzo Garcia, Christine Mangosing and Nadine Villasin. They are core group of CBT artists/play creators who share an interest in telling stories that draw on the richness of Filipino history and culture. The Collective aims to explore and expand theatrical possibilities by integrating a spectrum of artistic disciplines (movement, music, mask, poetry, etc.) in the creation of new work.

Check Out The Video! See what Leon, Rose, Nicco, Christine and Nadine have been up to by clicking here.

06.05.09
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
CBT Play Creation Unit
The CBT Play Creation Unit is a novice play creation program. It introduces participants to various approaches to making theatre. Through regular workshops and sessions with professional theatre artists, we help participants identify, cultivate and explore their creative voice. Each member will create a 10-15 minute piece of theatre that will be presented in CBT’s annual showcase of new work Tales from the Flipside at the end of February 2010.

Submission Guidelines:

A letter of interest outlining why you would like to be part of the program, including an idea you would like to develop into a piece of theatre
A 1-2 page submission of creative writing (this can take the form of dialogue, poetry, prose, short story, etc.)
The Play Creation Unit begins meeting September 2009 through to January 2010.

The deadline for submissions is July 3, 2009. Submissions can be sent by email to: info@carlosbulosan.com.

06.02.09

AN INTRODUCTION TO PHILIPPINE PUPPETRY WORKSHOP

WHEN: Sunday, June 14 2 - 5 PM OR
Thursday, June 18 7 - 10 PM
WHERE: Kapisanan Philippine Centre - 167 Augusta Avenue, Toronto
PRICE: $20

For more info, please contact: info@carlosbulosan.com or call 416-979-0400

6.01.09
CBT has an intern for the summer! Nessa Trenton received a grant from the Millennium Grants Program to intern with us. She’s a recent graduate from Dalhousie University, where she majored in Theatre and Gender and Women’s Studies. Nessa will be helping us out in several areas, but will primarily be focusing on outreach initiatives. Welcome, Nessa!

02. 2009
Flipside Festival 2009
February 26 - March 1, 2009! read more

09. 15. 08
CALLING ALL PLAYWRIGHTS AND THEATRE CREATORS!

Just a reminder that the deadline for submissions for the OAC’s Theatre Creators Reserve Program is Friday, November 21, 2008.

CBT invites both new and emerging artists/play creators to submit applications. In keeping with CBT’s mandate to nurture and develop artists in the community, a priority will given to Filipino-Canadian artists. CBT encourages a wide variety of approaches to creating theatre, including theatre that integrates multiple arts forms (poetry, music, movement, etc.). Preference will, therefore, also be given to artists interested in exploring an experimental or multidisciplinary approach to creating theatre, as well as those who choose to work collectively. Applicants may request a minimum of $1000 to a maximum of $5000.

Submission Guidlines:

  • Applicants are asked to submit 3 copies of the following:
  • A bio(s) or CV(s) that demonstrates where the applicant(s) is in their career as an artist
  • A letter of proposal outlining the theatrical story/idea they would like to develop, and why this story is important for the artist to tell
  • Development history of the project if relevant
  • A script sample of the work they are interested in developing OR a creative writing sample (this can include dialogue, poetry, prose, short story, etc…)
  • For multidisciplinary projects, applicants will be asked to include any relevant support materials (cds, dvds, artwork etc…)
  • A budget proposal
  • One copy of the completed OAC application form
  • Applicants can find the application form, as well as information on eligibility and program guidelines by going to the OAC Website

Submissions should be sent to:
Carlos Bulosan Theatre
167 Augusta Avenue, Toronto, ON M5T 2L4
No submissions by fax or email please.

08. 01. 08
CBT is very excited to welcome Byron Abalos as our 2008/2009 Playwright In Residence. Byron will be CBT’s very first Playwright in Residence, made possible by the Ontario Arts Council. Byron will spend the next year with CBT working on his latest play, Brown Balls. Brown Balls is an unapologetic, honest, touching and often hilarious exploration of Asian masculinity in a Western context.

07. 05. 08
A special round of applause goes to Dora Award winner Nicco Lorenzo Garcia. Nicco received an award in the category Outstanding Performance by a Male in the Independent Theatre Division. It was a proud night for the PEOPLE POWER team. The ceremonies also toasted nominations to Nina Lee Aquino in Outstanding Direction in the Independent Theatre Division, Camellia Koo in Outstanding Set Design in the Independent Theatre Division and Romeo Candido in Outstanding Sound Design in the Independent Theatre Division.

06. 12. 08
Check out what Eye Weekly and Now Magazine had to say about PEOPLE POWER!

04. 09. 08
Welcome to the new face of CBT! We've redesigned our logo and our website. We really wanted our new design to reflect where we've come from and where we're going. We think that we've succeeded! Be sure to check our current production section to get all the juice on our upcoming production, PEOPLE POWER. We hope you enjoy looking around!

Music: Arrival - Romeo Candido

Shotgun Wedding
Written by: Leonard Cervantes
Original Music by: Kierscey Rand
Directed by: Catherine Hernandez

July 6th – July 17th 2011 at 8PM
Alexandra Park Community Centre
105 Grange Court, Toronto ON
Near Dundas St and Spadina Ave
No Late Comers. No Exceptions.

The year is 1993. An unexpected pregnancy threatens a Filipina debutante's dream of the perfect 18th birthday. It was supposed to be Toni Braxton on repeat, 18 roses and crinoline. Instead, it's a game of hide the baby-daddy and morning sickness in between. Girls dig up your darkest lipstick. Guys shine up your pointiest dress shoes. This is our DEBUT.

Tickets: $10 at the door, $11 in advance

HOW TO PURCHASE
Phone: 416 966 1062
Online: www.fringetoronto.com
In Person: At the Door starting at 7PM on performance nights. Cash Only.


Tales from the Flipside 2011
May 12th-15th
View invitation

COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS
Featuring two new collective creations from Play Creation Unit Alumni

Opening Night Fundraiser features:
• readings from the playwrights’ individual repertoire
• evocative installations from Kapisanan’s CLUTCH Vol.3, Melissa Clemente and Jennifer Maramba
• exclusive musical performances by Alex Punzalan & Jennifer Maramba and Casey Mecija of Ohbijou.

Join us  May 12th at 7:00PM
Dinner generously provided by Mayette’s Fine Foods
Tickets : $35 in advance and $45 at the door

May 13th 8PM & May 15th 2PM $15
Tempting Remo by                                   
Arlene Paculan
Flerida Peña
Myk Miranda
Jo SiMalaya

May 14th 8PM & May 15th 4PM $15
Outside
by                                                
Lucas Costello
Rina Espiritu
Vincent Galvez
Regina Simon

Play Creation Unit Director: Marjorie Chan
Produced by: Renna Reddie

Box Office: 416-538-0988
Information: www.theatrecentre.org
Tickets are available in person at The Theatre Centre Box Office, 1087 Queen St West (located in the café) from 1 hour before the show time.

Saturday May 14th
Free Workshops! Open to the public
Kapisanan Centre for Philippine Arts and Culture 167 Augusta Ave, Toronto.

Jewelry Design with Melissa Clemente 1-2:30 PM
Inspired by romance and ethnology, MCD challenges conventional applications in jewelry design through innovative vision and experimental technique. Share this time with the ever stylish, innovative Melissa Clemente as she leads, styles and inspires during this workshop. 

Care Package Art Installation with Casey Mecija 3-5PM
A balikbayan box is a popular form of care package containing any number of small items that gets sent overseas. Together, workshop members will go out into the community and accumulate items that they feel represent the idea of care packages and collectively contribute to an installation. Come and consciously tell and listen to our shared experience with stories of oversea family members.

FLIPISIDE FESTIVAL 2010
March 25th-28th
View invitation

You are invited to the 9th Annual Tales From The Flipside - ISLANDS, CBT's annual showcase of new and emerging Filipino-Canadian playwrights, performers, and directors. This year, we are proud to present new works by our 2009 Play Creation Unit: Jodee Aguillon, Jo Alcampo, Cherry Farrol, Arlene Paculan, Celeste Palance, Flerida Pena and Nessa Trenton.

Mark your calendars now, March 25-28, 2010! We are having an opening night reception on Thursday, March 25 after the show in the upstairs of Theatre Passe Muraille, main space, we hope you can join us after the show for some filipino food and drinks! (*Please also note that our evening shows start at 7:30PM this year)

As part of the Flipside Festival, we will be offering FREE WORKSHOPS on Saturday, March 27 at the Kapisanan Philippine Center for Arts & Culture. Come out and bring your family and friends, it's promises to be a fun afternoon of learning and laughter! See you soon, Carlos Bulosan Theatre

SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2010
Where: Kapisanan Philippine Centre for Arts & Culture, 167 Augusta Avenue, Toronto (2 blocks west of Spadina, north of Dundas)

POETRY WORKSHOP by Leonard Cervantes: 1PM
Leonard Cervantes facilitates the popular Poetry is our Second Language (P.S.L.) Workshops at Kapisanan. These workshops explore the dusty heritage of Filipino poetry and literary forms and invigorate them with the modern and contemporary influences of today. This is an opportunity to listen, learn and to write!

PHILIPPINE HISTORY THROUGH SONG by PATAC (Philippine Advocacy through Arts and Culture), by Henessy Cruz and Mithi Esguerra : 3PM
Philippine History Through Song is a workshop that looks at the way in which music and poetry in the Philippines reflect the socio-political conditions of any given period in the nation's history. It shows the deeply-ingrained influence of Spanish colonization and American pop culture on Philippine music, but at the same time looks at the ways in which the art has been used to and continues to be used to expose social injustices and to inspire the Filipino people to struggle for their genuine freedom and democracy.

HOW POP CULTURE RAIDED MY NANAY'S CLOSET (History of Traditional Philippine Fashion)
by Jodee Aguillon | 5PM
From American Apparel to Lady Gaga & the runways of Milan - how has traditional philippine fashion influenced the fashion world & why aren't our nanays being credited? A discussion/presentation on this topic - coupled with live demos: How to wrap a malong 101. How to tie a bahag 101

 

 

 

Carlos Bulosan Theatre
167 Augusta Avenue. Mailbox A
Toronto, ON M5T 2L4

Tel: 416 979 0400
Fax: 416 979 9593
Email: info@carlosbulosan.com

Join the CBT Facebook group

s