Teatro Tomasino
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Teatro Tomasino is the university-wide theater guild of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines.
History
The group was formed by 25 students under the supervisions of Professor Myrna Hilario and Professor Piedad Guinto on September 17, 1977. March 1977 saw the establishment of the guild's constitution which has undergone numerous amendments to cope with the changing times and a growing company.
Formal workshops started on April 2, 1977 under the watchful eyes of Maryo J. de los Reyes, Soxy Topacio, Jonee Gamboa, Nicanor Agudo, Sonia Roco, Adul de Leon, Sol Oca, Pilar de Gurman, Bernardo Bernardo and the late Lino Brocka. After which, the curtains opened for the first time with the performance of Orlando Nadres' Ang Awit na Hindi Matapos-tapos under the direction of Maryo J. Delos Reyes.
Office is located in the new UST Tan-Yankee Student Center while productions are mostly held either at the Albertus Magnus Auditorium, Albertus Magnus Building or at the Tan Yan Kee Auditorium, Tan Yan Kee Student Center.
Auditions
Any aspiring Thomasian seeking admission to the guild must go through a two-part audition which is being conducted annually at the start of the academic year. Although the first half is relatively easy, it is the next half that proves to be the most crucial part of Teatro Tomasino's auditions. The panelists interview and scrutinize down to the tiniest detail the applicant to the point that almost half of them would not even make it to the apprenticeship program. This is done to test and see how these potential members will react to the pressures theater life will add to the demands of their studies and own private lives. Successful applicants then go to an Apprenticeship program before they can be called New Members at the end of the school year.
The Artistic Directors
| Name | Academic Year | College/Faculty |
|---|---|---|
| Cristino Carbonell | 1977–1978 | Engineering |
| Monette Arroyo | 1978–1979 | Arts and Letters |
| Ding Cariaga | 1979–1980 | Architecture and Fine Arts |
| Esther Mendoza | 1980–1981 | Arts and Letters |
| Totie San Pedro | 1981–1982 | Arts and Letters |
| Francis Sta. Maria | 1982–1983 | Arts and Letters |
| Diwata Panahon | 1983–1984 | Pharmacy |
| Buboy Favor | 1984–1985 | Arts and Letters |
| Malou Crisologo | 1985–1986 | Arts and Letters |
| Noel Nuguit | 1986–1987 | Arts and Letters |
| Xavier Alpasa | 1987–1988 | Commerce |
| Tonton Umadhay | 1988–1989 | Nursing |
| Ace Hernandez | 1989–1990 | Education |
| Roxy Liquigan | 1990–1991 | Architecture and Fine Arts |
| Dang Cruz | 1991–1992 | Education |
| Mykey Nueros | 1992–1993 | Science |
| Judy Reyes | 1993–1994 | Arts and Letters |
| Hiyas Matubis | 1994–1995 | Arts and Letters |
| Ernesto Carandang II | 1995–1996 | Arts and Letters |
| Janeth Zafra | 1996–1997 | Arts and Letters |
| Homer Espiritu | 1997–1998 | Music |
| Ana Lisa Soriano | 1998–1999 | Arts and Letters |
| Frances Karren Lo | 1999–2000 | Graduate School |
| Francis Omampo | 2000–2001 | Arts and Letters |
| Remedios Bueta | 2001–2002 | Education |
| Mary Anne de la Torre | 2002–2003 | Commerce |
| Aldous Ian Sta. Rita | 2003–2004 | Education |
| John Joseph Santos | 2004 - 2005 (1st Semester) | Nursing |
| Carlos Buendia, Jr. | 2004 - 2005 (2nd Semester) | Architecture |
| Marie Lorraine Ayson | 2005–2006 | Commerce |
| Kristine Anne Guerra | 2006 - 2007 (1st Semester) | Accountancy |
| Cindy Chua | 2006 - 2007 (2nd Semester) | Education |
| Niña Belle Gavan | 2007–2008 | Arts and Letters |
| Joanne Saldana | 2008–2009 | Education |
| Avengel Joseph Federis | 2009–2010 | Education |
| John Paul Gonzales | 2010–2011 | Arts & Letters |
| Jessika Jane Torres | 2011–2012 | Tourism and Hospitality Management |
| Anna Francesca Marfori | 2012–2013 | Arts and Letters |
| Marc Alcala | 2013–2014 | Music |
| Jetca Marielle Pones | 2014–2015 | Arts and Letters |
| Ma. Louies Palad | 2015–2016 | Business Administration |
| Jose Miguel Valera | 2016–2017 | Arts and Letters |
| Elijah Francois Correa | 2017–2018 | Business Administration |
| Ingrid Marie Villamarin | 2018-2019 | Arts and Letters |
Gabi ng Parangal (Awards Night)
Teatro Tomasino holds an annual awards night, dubbed as Gabi ng Parangal (GNP). This is the culminating activity for the year wherein the different productions staged, their casts and respective creative and production teams vie for the different top organizational recognition. This is also where the newly elected officers are sworn into office and officially start their term.
Awards and Citations
- CCP Theater Venue Grantee (1990)
- Most Unique Performance by a Group Delegate - ASEAN Arts Festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (1994)
- World Youth Day Performance (1995)
- Pope Leo XIII Award (1991–1995)
- Outstanding Service Award (2011 - 2012)
Beyond Theater
Teatro Tomasino for its members is not just an organization but their family in the university. Aside from workshops and productions, team-building activities are also done to further tighten the bond among the members and to let the younger members and their seniors know more of each other personally. Certain get-together events are also held like the guild's Anniversary Celebrations, Christmas Parties and the Gabi ng Parangal.
As per the members' testaments, Teatro Tomasino gives them a home to come back to in UST.