Theatre in Black

27/04/2026

does anybody know how to contact them?

One would never think that a group of children is preparing for one of the most important performances of their year in the innermost corner of New Lanzona Village in Davao City, inside a seemingly unfinished shelter with no ceiling.

Read more: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/tambayan-youth-find-voice-healing-through-theatre

20/01/2026

Something's comin'.

25/12/2025

Need acting tips kung pano mag plastikan with relatives?
Di namin tinuturo yun. LOL.
Merry Christmas!

13/12/2025

30/11/2025

Warmest congratulations!

💛 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗸𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 💛
“𝘐𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤. 𝘐𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴.”

From the bottom of our hearts, we thank everyone who made 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐥: 𝐀 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞-𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 a beautiful success.

To our generous 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀:
Gaisano Mall of Davao
SimpleTone DVO
Ej's Gal'ry
Dole Philippines
Kasilak Foundation
Alberto’s Pizza Ecoland
BC Chicken House Davao
Leandros Specialty
Porkys Best
Vietnamese DRIP & CO. Cafe
Theatre in Black
Mr. & Mrs. Boy & Cha Santiago
Atty. Melissa Romana P. Suarez
Dr. Miles Laurence P. Suarez
Mrs. Marina Suarez-Walker
Dra. Mariflor Suarez - Jamora
Mr. & Mrs. Eddie & Monina Maranon
Hechanova Family
And to those who supported online & from afar, thank you for believing in this vision and helping us bring hope to life through music.

To ICEA President 𝗠𝗿𝘀. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘇, our guiding light, thank you for your leadership and compassion.

𝐓𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬:
🎭 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿: Amy Buenavista
🎬 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 & 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: Yael Buenavista
🎹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱: Joel M. Natad Jr.
🎥 𝗟𝗘𝗗/𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 & 𝗠𝗖 Kanchitawa Mitsugero Mitsugashi
📸 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 Ejuver Sepe Acas of Ej's Gal'ry
Your dedication turned ideas into moments of magic, and your hearts kept this concert alive from start to final bow.

To each performer who volunteered time, energy, and love, your hard work behind the scenes carried this cause in ways words can hardly express.

𝗧𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀:
🎭 Mindanao Repertory Community for 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐈: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬
Jairus Rosello
Marion Velilla
Florence Asistido
Mishka Corro
Samantha Nicole Jumaani
Maxim Canoy
Psykhe Jurban
Julie Agdalipe
Maria Saavedra
Francesca Varquez
Gabriel Evan Lumapas
Karl Rivas
Dwayne Drew Sultan
Stephen Arguilles
Sergio Lumanas
Kyle Acero

🎻 Dolce Chordarum - String Ensemble for 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐈𝐈: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
Rose Angelli Cabigas - Quiazon
Hans Magnaye
Arbab Dequilla
Shiela Sumague - Calabano
Paul Emil Sumague
Iscarleth Mae Perez
Micah Viola
Dave Joseph Cabusao
Byjay Nash Plurad
Ma. Regina Gabrielle D Reyes
Daniel Sabanal
Caleb Jian Reid Hechanova
Joshua Royeca
Seth Joseph Bernales
Ranillo II Tagiobon
Charles Pnuel Matthew Quiazon

🎤 𝑰𝑪𝑬𝑨 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒔 for 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐈𝐈𝐈: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
Eliyah Kaye S. Villanueva
Hans Kendrick V. Gabiana
Caleb jian Reid U. Hechanova
Lexii Drew D. Liwanag
Maia Ysabelle V. Gabiana
Sean Maximillian U. Hechanova
Dorothy Jelene O. Recustodio
Mercyjoy Eliza D. Concillado
Fritz Clauvell B. Bante
Uriel Emmanuel R. Soriano
Diosdado C. Gapa Jr.
Ria Sarah A. Cartagena
John Lloyd O. Mahinay
Mjara Kyle N. Janiola
Clare Angeli E. Toñacao
Troy Dominic Soledad
Junjie Faith C. Natad
Joel M. Natad Jr.
Zenny A. Sarosos
Vinz Shekinah M. Simyunn
Hannah Mae Buenavista
Jan Yael Buenavista

Thank you for giving your talent freely and performing not for fame but for a purpose bigger than yourselves.

To our 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘄, 𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗖𝗠:
Kent Vincent Cofreros
Gesefa Depra
Sandra De Los Reyes
Janika Benedicto
Bya Kiseko Bangkas
Your unseen efforts & quiet strength made every moment seamless.

To our 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿, Mjara Kyle N. Janiola, thank you for sharing our story with warmth and purpose.
To 𝗔𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲, Thank you for supporting and preparing food always for ICEA Performers.

To our Venue, 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆, thank you for opening your doors and your hearts to this cause.
To our 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿, your artistry gave life to every note and scene.
To our 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀, who cheered, prayed, and helped in every way possible, thank you for standing beside us and believing in what this concert stands for.

To those who supported online or from afar, your kindness reached beyond the walls of our stage.

And finally, to our audience, whose applause and generosity filled the sanctuary with joy, thank you for reminding us that music truly connects hearts.

𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐥 was not just a show.
It was a promise that when a community comes together in compassion, every note can make a difference.

From all of us in 𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗔 𝗜𝗻𝗰., thank you for helping us keep that promise. 💛

24/11/2025

"I'm tired of waiting."

Auditions for a play. 2026.

Instructions here: https://forms.gle/ws1gbq7a4tfUV9DGA

03/10/2025

Our most heartfelt congratulations to all the Freshie performers from last night's Torch Night event. What a refreshing sight to see so many talented young performers! Mabuhay ang Iskolar ng Bayan!

10/08/2025

All for God's glory. Here we go!

08/06/2025

How do you know, without a doubt, that the piece you delivered was truly masterful?

Is it the roar of the crowd? Or is it a quiet, powerful feeling inside? For any artist, actor, musician, or creator, the answer is everything.

It turns out, reaching that peak is a journey through 3 distinct layers.

Layer 1: Master Your Craft
This is the foundation. It’s the endless hours of practice—learning the lines, the notes, the steps until they're embedded in your muscle memory. Psychologists call this moving from conscious, clunky effort to automatic, effortless skill. You have to build the machine before you can let it run.

Layer 2: Master The Feeling
Technical perfection is impressive, but it's empty without a soul. This layer is about breathing life into your craft. It’s what legendary director Stanislavski taught actors: to use real emotion to create something true. It’s about “Emotional Intelligence”—connecting so authentically with the material that the audience feels it in their bones.

Layer 3: Master The Moment
This is the final, almost magical step where consistency is born. It’s not luck; it's the result of what psychologist Anders Ericsson called "Deliberate Practice"—always pushing your limits. The ultimate reward is achieving that state of "Flow," where you're so completely immersed, time seems to disappear, and the performance just pours out of you.

So, how do you really know?

The applause is wonderful validation. But the deepest certainty comes from within—that incredible feeling when all three layers lock into place. Your craft, your heart, and your focus become one.

Performers and creators, what does a "masterful performance" feel like to you?