“Coriolano” by Tanghalang Pilipino Leads Gawad Buhay’s Mid-Year Citations
Gawad Buhay, the country’s recognition for performing arts have released their mid-year citations. Only shows produced by members of Philstage, the country’s alliance for performing arts companies, are eligible for citation and eventual nomination for the 12th Gawad Buhay Awards next year.
For the first half of 2019, only 6 shows were eligible for citations: The Sandbox Collective’s “Every Brilliant Thing”, Philippine Educational Theater Association’s “Charot”, Tanghalang Pilipino’s “Coriolano”, and Repertory Philippine’s early-year offerings– “Miong”, “Father’s Day”, and “The Dresser”.
Here’s the complete list of citations for the first half of 2019:
Outstanding Original Book
No citations.
Outstanding Translation or Adaptation
Guelan Luarca, “Coriolano” (Tanghalang Pilipino)
Outstanding Choreography for a Play or Musical
No citations.
Outstanding Original Score
Vince Lim, Jeff Hernandez and Michelle Ngu, “Charot!” (Philippine Educational Theater Association)
Outstanding Musical Direction
No citations.
Outstanding Costume Design
Bonsai Cielo, “Coriolano” (Tanghalang Pilipino)
Tata Tuviera, “The Dresser” (Repertory Philippines)
Outstanding Lighting Design
John Batalla, “Every Brilliant Thing” (The Sandbox Collective)
Dennis Marasigan, “Coriolano” (Tanghalang Pilipino)
Barbie Tan-Tiongco, “The Dresser” (Repertory Philippines)
Outstanding Sound Design
Arvy Dimaculangan, “Every Brilliant Thing” (The Sandbox Collective)
Jethro Joaquin, “The Dresser” (Repertory Philippines)
TJ Ramos, “Coriolano” (Tanghalang Pilipino)
Outstanding Set Design
Ohm David, “Coriolano” (Tanghalang Pilipino)
Ed Lacson, Jr., “The Dresser” (Repertory Philippines)
Male Featured Performance in a Play
Jaime del Mundo, “The Dresser” (Repertory Philippines)
Brian Sy, “Coriolano” (Tanghalang Pilipino)
Jonathan Tadioan, “Coriolano” (Tanghalang Pilipino)
Female Featured Performance in a Play
Sherry Lara, “Coriolano” (Tanghalang Pilipino)
Tami Monsod, “The Dresser” (Repertory Philippines)
Male Lead Performance in a Play
Audie Gemora, “The Dresser” (Repertory Philippines)
Teroy Guzman, “The Dresser” (Repertory Philippines)
Marco Viaña, “Coriolano” (Tanghalang Pilipino)
Female Lead Performance in a Play
Teresa Herrera, “Every Brilliant Thing” (The Sandbox Collective)
Kakki Teodoro, “Every Brilliant Thing” (The Sandbox Collective)
Male Featured Performance in a Musical
No citations.
Female Featured Performance in a Musical
No citations.
Male Lead Performance in a Musical
No citations.
Female Lead Performance in a Musical
No citations.
Outstanding Ensemble Performance for a Play
No citations.
Outstanding Ensemble Performance for a Musical
No citations.
Outstanding Stage Direction for a Play
Jenny Jamora, “Every Brilliant Thing” (The Sandbox Collective)
Outstanding Stage Direction for a Musical
No citations.
Outstanding Production of Existing Material for a Play
“Every Brilliant Thing” (The Sandbox Collective)
Outstanding Production of Existing Material for a Musical
No citations.
Outstanding Play – Original or Translation / Adaptation
No citations.
Outstanding Musical – Original or Translation / Adaptation
No citations.
