The Peoples Theater
"Everybody is an Artist"
The Cast: The Coming of the Cross and the Sword NYC 2015
The Story of Pit Senyor at The Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica, Brooklyn, NY (01/04/2020)
Rajah Humabon (Pinoy version of The King & I) Cathedral HS, NYC June11,2016
"The Coming of the Cross and the Sword" West Orange, NJ Dec.12,2015
"The Coming of the Cross and the Sword" NYC, Oct 2, 2015
Ang Krus at Espada post production celebration, Purple Pillars Studio, Union, NJ 2013
The Peoples Theater Artists:
You are the Poet, the Music and the Song for Las Islas Filipinas
The CAST: "The Coming of the Cross and the Sword"
West Orange, NJ (December 12, 2015)
IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE:
01. King Carlos 1 ----------------------Deputy Mayor Rodolfo Rodriguez
02. Queen Isabella of Spain ---------Council Woman Michelle Casalino
03. Queen Mother Juana -------------Robyn Lipetz
04. Princess Margaret -----------------Grace Uno
05. Maria, Lady in waiting ------------Clare Silvestri
06. Page of the King ------------------Tony Velez Jr.
07. Honor Guard -----------------------Sir Zosimo Lerum Jr.
08.Admiral Ferdinand Magellan ------John Theriot
09. Captain Juan Serrano -------------Stephen Michael Konowich
10. Don Antonio Pigafetta ------------Rick Lipetz
11. Captain Juan Lopez de Cartagena ---- Councilman Joseph Krakoviak
12. Captain Luis de Mendoza --------Council President Jerry Guarino
13. Captain Gaspar de Quesada -----Anthony Rivera Acosta
14.Dom Diego Barbosa ----------------Dr. Rolando Aquino
15.Lady Beatriz Barbosa --------------Flora Cruz Mendoza
16.Visayan Enrique --------------------Jeffrey Fernando
17.Cristobal Rabelo -------------------Tom Rivada
18.Manuel-------------------------------RodanteBeltejar
19.Padre Pedro de Valderrama ------ Rev. Dominick Lenoci
20.Padre Angelo de Bustamante ----Rev. Robert Lamirez
21.Sacristan ----------------------------Brian Santo Domingo
22.Rajah Humabon --------------------Aka Tito De Vera
23.Hara Amihan ------------------------Dr. Francia De Vera
24.Hara Humani ------------------------Dr. Cora Mendoza
25.LakanLapuLapu ---------------------John Uno
26.Princess Agana ---------------------Marvee San Agustin
27.Hara Lailani -------------------------Mary Ann San Agustin
28.Princess Jazmin ---------------------Monica San Agustin
29.Princess Maya -----------------------Melissa San Agustin
30.Rajah Siau ---------------------------Tom Rivada
31.Rajah Colambu ----------------------Welmyrdel Rosario
32.Maubang -----------------------------Anthony Velez
33.AgurangAgayAgay ------------------Dr. Cora Mendoza
SPECIAL PARTICIPATION:
- Soloists ---------------------------William Bolella
Linda Chapman
Dr. Rolly Aquino
Dr. Francia de Vera
Dr. Cora Mendoza
2. Hallelujah Chorus ------------------Amy Lerum and Choir
3.Flamenco Dancer --------------------Bless Bernardo
4.PNA NJ Morris Kasiyahan Dance Group-------Hope Besana,Desiree Besana, ArlinFidellaga, Ruth Alea and Danette Marin
5. FICA ( Filipino International Community of America) ----Joy Theriot, MiyeongMendonca, Nneka Bahian, Stephanie Loja, Hazel Bahian,Mimi Kagabo, MissokMendoca and Victoria Estoq
6. Guitarists ----------------------------Sonny Tiongson, Richie Afable and Pol Herrera
7. Drummer -----------------------------Nicole Velez
TECHNICAL STAFF:
01. Executive Producer/Director ------Dr. Zal Velez
02. Script Editor ------------------------Dr. Cora Mendoza
03.Invitation and Ads -----------------Dr. Josie Velez
04. Stage Designer --------------------Ping Panlilio
05. Stage Directors --------------------MarissePanlilio
Cosette Malig
06.Journal Director ---------------------Myrna D. Santos
07.Script Coordinator ------------------LudyResurreccion
08.Sound and Media Director ---------Mark Mendoza
09.IT Coordinator ----------------------Joel Dawkins
10.Costume Coordinator---------------Virgie Dimapilis
11.Ticket Coordinator ------------------Elvie Green
12. Book Printing and Publication ----Oscar Fernando
13.Hospitality Director -----------------ZonnyLerum Jr.
14.Choir Coordinator --------------------Amy Lerum
15.Accounting Director ---------------- RodanteBeltejar
16.Dance Coordinators ---------------- Mary Ann San Agustin
Joy Theriot
Hope Besana
17.Martial Art Coordinators-------------Anthony Velez
John Uno
Tom Rivada
Matthew San Agustin
18.Lighting Coordinator ----------------Caesar Sytian
19.Makeup Coordinator -----------------Robyn Lipetz
20. Equipment Coordinator ------------ Marisse Panlilio
The Cast: "Ang Pagdating ng Krus at Espada" 2013, Jersey City Museum
King Carlos – Rick Lipetz
Queen Mother Juana – Grace Uno
Princess Margaret – Robyn Lipetz
Page of the King – Ben Yumang
Magellan – John Theriot/
Lady Beatriz – Flora Cruz
Enrique – Mark Aranjuez
Spanish Soldiers – Kevin Marcelo and Brandon Binsol
Juan Lopez De Calvalho – Jeff Wolfe
Padre Pedro Sanchez – John Uno
Rajah Colambu – Pete Cabalfin
Hara Isabella – Senen Cabalfin
Rajah Humabon – Aka Tito DeVera
Hara Humani – Dr. Cora Mendoza
Rajah Siau – Ben Yumang
Hara Catalina – Bless Bernardo
Hara Lailani – Maria Sanagustin
Princess Agana – Marvee Sanagustin
Princess Jazmin – Monica Sanagustin
Princess Maya – Melissa Sanagustin
Lakan Lapu-Lapu – Matthew Sanagustin
Friar Pedro Valderrama – Fr. Joseph Marabe/Bernard
Agurang Agay-Agay – Dr. Cora Mendoza
Manuel – John Uno
Duarte Barbosa – Rick Lipetz
Antonio Pigafetta- Cedric Curry
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The Cast: "Ang Pagdating ng Krus at Espada" (Oct. 2, 2015) Philippine Center Kalayaan Hall, NYC
King Carlos--Jaime Sales
Magellan_Jimmy Dizon
Enrique- Jeffrey Fernando
Rajah Humabon_Aka Tito de Vera
Hara Humani_ Francia de Vera
Hara Lailani & The Princesses Agana.......Mary Anne & Marvee Sanagustin & Kristy Badlon
Enrique_Jeffrey Fernando
Agurang AgayAgay_Emma Santos
Lapu-lapu_Nelson Padilla
Historical Orators
Erno Diaz
Miguel Braganza
Ner Martinez
Randy Gonzales
Steven Raga
The Program
Irving del Pilar Exhibits Kali Silat Martial Arts
Lita Solis & Emma Santos as Agurang Agay Agay " Ang Pagdating ng Krus at Espada" NYC 2015
Nelson Padilla as Lakan Lapu-Lapu & Jimmy Dizon as Ferdinand Magellan
Jeffrey Fernando as Enrique & Marvee Sanagustin as Princess Agana "Ang Pagdating ng Krus at Espada" NYC 2015
Dr. Jeanette Longno as a Flamenco Dancer " The Coming of the Cross and the Sword" NYC, 2015
The Peoples Theater Awards
AKA Tito de Vera & Dr. Francia de Vera receive 2016 People Theater's Award from Dr. Zal Velez and Dr Josie Velez (June 11,2016) Cathedral HS,NYC
The Workshops
Dress Rehearsals at Purple Pillars Studio (Philippine Community Center, Richmond Hill Sept,2015)
Wally Pacumio as "LapuLapu " & Joanne Talingdan as "Agana" The Story of Pit Senyor, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Brooklyn, Jan. 4,2020
In Appreciation
The Nursing Office, Las Islas Filipinas, Purple Pillars Production celebrate and appreciate all of our performers who have supported our mission for all those years.
Awardees
Aka Tito de Vera
Dr. Francia de Vera
Dr. Jeanette Longno
Miguel Braganza
Nelson Padilla
Joy Theriot
Special mention to:
Chad Gatchalian
Mathias Rhoades
Kristy Badlon
PARTNERS & COLLABORATORS
Banig sa Bood
Las Islas Filipinas
The Nursing Office Extended Arts
PURPLE PILLARS CORE GROUP
Ping Panlilio
Director
Dr. Zal Velez
Historian, Novelist
Fr. Benigno Beltran
Executive Producer/Production Director
Ludy M. Resurreccion
Director, Program Development
Josie Velez
Director, Public and Corporate Relations
Myrna D. Santos
Director, Marketing, Advertising & Promotions
Director, Budget/Accounting & Finance
Executive Producing Director
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