Repertory Company

History

The UP Repertory Company is a non-stock, non-profit student organization that continually aims to raise the social consciousness of the Filipino audience through theater. It was established by director Behn Cervantes in 1972 as an answer to the University’s need for a responsible performing group. In response to the worsening social conditions prevalent in those days, the company established a tradition of plays that mirrors the lives of Filipinos.

As its contribution to Philippine theater, the Company has developed a significant variant of the lightning/street play called the "tula-dula" (poem-play). The "tula-dula", developed by Cecile de Joya, is a lightning play where actors act out a mime to a poem being read aloud by readers. The “tula-dula” has been used by the Company in various venues, and is still being used to this date. It performed its first full-length “tula-dula” entitled “UP ng Ina” which was written by UP Rep’s own writers’ pool in 2000.

Officers

A.Y. 2009-2010

Chairperson: Manuel "Eshei" Mesina III Vice Chairperson for Research: Diana Marie "DM" Ampuan Vice Chairperson for Membership: Kristel Anne Perlas Vice Chairperson for External Affairs: Astrid Serena Agbayani Vice Chairperson for Finance : John Dominic "Z" Zafe Vice Chairperson for Production: Ysa Tatiana Lluisma

A.Y. 2010-2011

Chairperson: Diana Marie "DM" Ampuan Vice Chairperson for Research: Kristel Anne Perlas Vice Chairperson for Membership: John Dominic "Z" Zafe Vice Chairperson for External Affairs: Kenneth Sioson Vice Chairperson for Finance : Ma. Rommin A. Diaz Vice Chairperson for Production: Peter Jeffrey Maloles

A.Y. 2011-2012

Chairperson: Karen Leslie Dematera Vice Chairperson for Research: Maria Zarena "Mariz" Rivera Vice Chairperson for Membership: Kevin Brandon "Papa B" Saure Vice Chairperson for External Affairs: Christian Bryle Leano Vice Chairperson for Finance : Emmalyn Escanilla Vice Chairperson for Production: Von Jason Carlos