Filipino American Artists Network

You are browsing the archives of 2008 June.

“East West Players’ current production of Stephen Schwartz’s “Pippin” in LA, Filipino-American actors Cesar Cipriano and Ryyn Chua, and musicians Marc Macalintal (also on keyboards in the live band) and Vince Reyes (guitar) shine.” That was from Inquirer mobile news.
Here’s an excerpt from Steven Stanley of stagescenela.com about the music:
“Musical accompaniment is provided by LinoType, [...]

I can’t wait to have this directory I’m organizing to be online! The thing is I just found out some glitches. Arrrggghhh! There’s a plugin that I found in Wordpress that I’m currently using, but guests could only see the rest of the directory if you’re logged in on my website. That just missed the [...]

‘Thumping Claw’ is sharp in spots
by Kathleen Foley

“The Thumping Claw,” a festival of one-acts by Asian American playwrights, returns to Actor’s Playpen in Hollywood for its second season. It’s a mixed bill, but its merits outweigh its disadvantages.
In the opening playlet, Carla Ching’s “Dissipating Heat,” the director is listed as “Anonymous,” but considering [...]

Here’s some pictures from the Thumping Claw.

Weston Blakesley & Greg Watanabe

Monica Hong, Bernadette Bonfiglio & Vivian Bang

Tess Lina & Paul Nakauchi

Karen Hui, Miley Yamamoto & Baldeep Singh
THE THUMPING CLAW 2008
CLOSING WEEKEND!
RETURN OF THE THUMPING CLAW ONE-ACTS SERIES AT THE ACTOR’S PLAYPEN
Four original one-acts written by acclaimed and emerging Asian American playwrights. The show will run [...]

My links to other Asian American Communities for creative collaboration.
These are listings that includes chamber of commerce, retailers, associations and other form of groups.

Resource on grants/funding for creative endeavors

Filipino Arts & Music Ensemble (FAME) in Brooklyn, New York, contributes to the preservation, presentation, and promotion of the arts and musical heritage of the people of Filipino descent in New York and neighboring states. It was organized on August 8, 2003 by Maria Bella Locsin and Maria Ruth Manligoy. Their objective is to preserve [...]

This is a really interesting read for emerging Filipino American performing artist. I highly recommend it because it talks about their experiences & their creative processes that is insightful and at the same time, relates to your own experiences as an artist.
Other reviews:
” Fusing history, culture, jazz, and art, Stage Presence is one big happening [...]