The Emilio Aguinaldo Theatre Repertory Organization, also known as TEATRO Lasalliana, plans to restage its own version of Deliryo sa El Niño (DSEN) for the third time to mark the 35th anniversary of the group. The production was first staged in 2016 at the Severino De Las Alas Hall, Alumni Auditorium of DLSU-D, then restaged in 2019 at the Salrial Ballroom Hall of DLSU-D.
DSEN is an exhilarating comedy play that weaves the threads of modern Filipino culture and humor with a rich tapestry of Philippine mythology, all set against the backdrop of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. This theatre production, translated into Filipino by Vladimeir Gonzales, was nominated as Best Original Musical at the Aliw Awards 2020.
TEATRO Lasalliana (TLS) is the sole recognized theatre organization of De La Salle University – Dasmariñas established in December 1988 and founded by Selfa Napicol and Dennis Marasigan along with seventeen inexperienced and untrained students in the field of theatre. Despite the circumstances, these students successfully pulled off three-stage plays on their first production, Lilipad Pag Pinalad, Manggagahasa Kami sa Isang Linggo, and Ramona Reyes ng Forbes Park.
TLS upholds the belief that theatre arts is a concerted, collaborative effort. The organization has been strong and consistent in creating successful individuals who have been shaped with brilliance and passion, not just for theatrical arts but also for their thriving vocations over the last 35 years. The group annually produces minor and major productions to preserve the arts and rich culture of the country and promote artistic consciousness and social awareness. Its motto, “Go for Truth,” brings the truth of society to life through creativity on the center stage.
Nazer D. Salcedo is the current adviser and artistic director of TLS and Statefields School Integrated Center for Acting in Theatre (SSICAT). Salcedo is also a director, theater actor, classical singer, and educator. He became part of the Actors Company of Tanghalang Pilipino of the Cultural Arts Center of the Philippines from 1999 to 2004. He gained the award of a Grand National Winner at the NCAA’s Kundiman Fiesta in 1994. He was among the first Filipinos to perform at the Avignon Theatre Festival in France. Some of his stage performances are Dulaang UP’s Ang Huling Lagda ni Apolinario Mabini, in which he played the role of Aguinaldo in 2014, Bit by Bit Company’s Maxie the Musicale, in which he portrayed Paco Oliveros in 2013, and Guang Ming Theatre Ensemble’s Fake as Jose Marco in 2023. Salcedo also directed Andrew Estacio’s Ang Awit ng Dalagang Marmol at Guang Ming College Tagaytay Blackbox in 2023. He gained several awards and recognitions, including the Best Special Production and Best Special Events Director for the 35th Aliw Awards in 2022 and the Outstanding Vocal Ensemble at the 2nd Philippine Leaf Awards Tertulia at Parangal 2024.
Salcedo strictly supervises the direction of Deliryo sa El Niño under the creative choreography of Urie Clamor with the set designer, Arnel Paguyo, and lighting designer, Gabo Tolentino. The whole cast in the straight play undergoes rigorous training and various workshops about characterization and internalization to be fully equipped for the upcoming production.
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This event is presented by TEATRO Lasalliana.
