PAT VALERA
ADAPTATION, DIRECTION, & DRAMATRUGY
Pat is a dramaturg, playwright, and director for the stage.
His works include Dulaang UP’s Orosman at Zafira (Dramaturgy; Asst. Direction), Hinabing Pakpak ng Ating Mga Anak(Dramaturgy; Asst. Direction), Ang Kiri (Dramaturgy; Additional Text), Lulu (Devise), Ang Muntik Nang Di Mapigilang Paghahari ni Aruro Ui (Adaptation), and Bagong Cristo (Dramaturgy), UPPT’s Dead Stars 1929 & Sepang Loca(Dramaturgy; Asst. Direction), U.P. Dulaang Laboratoryo’s ART (Adaptation; Direction), Cloud Tectonics (Direction), PULSES (Playwright; Direction) and Matyag (Translation); Dulaang ROC ’s Hacienda Animal (Adaptation; Direction), Hoy Boyet, Tinatawag Ka Na, Hatinggabi Na’y Gising Ka Pa Pala (Direction); Ateneo Fine Art’s Zoo Story (Translation; Direction); MusicaArtes’ Madama Butterfly (Asst. Direction) and Virgin Labfest‘s mga lobo tulad ng buwan (Playwright; Direction) – among others.
In 2012, Pat was a presenter and panelist for the Prague Quadrennial: A Shared Space–a symposium on devised dramaturgy. Pat has won the Carlos Palanca Memorial Award (CPMA) for his one-act play Gawani’s First Dance (2016) and for his full length play, Symphony (2018). Apart from Dekada '70, Pat is also the playwright, director, and producer of Mula sa Buwan – a musical adaptation of Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac now set in World War II Philippines.
Apart from the theatre, Pat is also the Managing Partner of Black Box Collab Inc. – a premium boutique agency for creative and experiences.
MATTHEW CHANG
MELITON ROXAS, JR.
MATTHEW CHANG
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Matthew Chang is a theater practitioner and a singer song-writer.
Growing up in a family of artists, his cellist mother would bring him to her rehearsals and performances of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra. It ignited his passion for music and theater and exposed him into different genres at a very young age; fascina
MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Matthew Chang is a theater practitioner and a singer song-writer.
Growing up in a family of artists, his cellist mother would bring him to her rehearsals and performances of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra. It ignited his passion for music and theater and exposed him into different genres at a very young age; fascinated by opera, ballets, symphonies – he knew he was meant to be a story teller. He learned how to play the violin at the Philippine Research for Developing Instrumental Soloists (PREDIS) at the age of 9 under Ma. Rosario Molina-Cruz. Renowned Opera singers Pablo and Camille Molina became his voice teachers. Since then, he hasn't stopped playing and singing in different productions, orchestras, concerts, and performances.
He launched his first single “Balikat” last year in music platforms such as Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, etc. He’s currently preparing for his next single launch this summer and is looking forward to telling more stories through music.
Matthew Chang is humbled and thankful for the love and support he gets from his Family, Friends, Mentors and Colleagues.
OHM DAVID
MELITON ROXAS, JR.
MATTHEW CHANG
SET DESIGN
Ohm David is a set designer and a teacher of technical theater. He was resident designer and technical director of Dulaang UP, Agghelon Vima, and Altera Pars Theater in Athens, Greece.
As set designer, he has worked for various national and international theater companies. Ohm also designs sets for ballet, dance, concerts, pagea
SET DESIGN
Ohm David is a set designer and a teacher of technical theater. He was resident designer and technical director of Dulaang UP, Agghelon Vima, and Altera Pars Theater in Athens, Greece.
As set designer, he has worked for various national and international theater companies. Ohm also designs sets for ballet, dance, concerts, pageants, and exhibitions.
Notable works include Ballet Philippines’ Firebird, Tanghalang Pilipino’s Ang Pag-Uusig, Coriolano, and Katsuri, The Dante Project under the Mellon Foundation and Notre Dame University, Dulaang UP’s Fathers and Sons, The Dressing Roomand Ang Nawalang Kapatid, Fo Guang Shan’s Siddhartha the Musical, Black Box Productions’ Mula Sa Buwan, Repertory Philippines’ Stage Kiss.
He is was the property and scenic designer of the 2019 SEA Games Opening Ceremonies.
MELITON ROXAS, JR.
MELITON ROXAS, JR.
MELITON ROXAS, JR.
LIGHTING DESIGN
Meliton is a graduate of the Certificate in Theatre Arts Program and Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts at the University of the Philippines Diliman (Major in Technical and Lighting Design).
He is the Resident Technical Director and Lighting Designer of the Bayanihan: The National Folk Dance Company of the Philippines. He is
LIGHTING DESIGN
Meliton is a graduate of the Certificate in Theatre Arts Program and Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts at the University of the Philippines Diliman (Major in Technical and Lighting Design).
He is the Resident Technical Director and Lighting Designer of the Bayanihan: The National Folk Dance Company of the Philippines. He is also a practicing professional freelance Technical Director and Lighting Designer for theatre productions, festivals, corporate events, fashion shows and concerts.
Meliton is a recipient of the University of the Philippines Arts Productivity System Award (UP Artist 1). He is currently completing his Master of Arts in Theatre Arts at the University of the Philippines, Diliman.
D CORTEZANO
NICCO MANALO
MELITON ROXAS, JR.
TECHNICAL DIRECTION
D is currently the Resident Technical Director of the Areté in Ateneo de Manila University, and is also a faculty member of the Ateneo Fine Arts and the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela Theatre Arts. Under the Ateneo, he has been a collaborating member of the ASEAN University Network on Culture and Arts and the ASEAN
TECHNICAL DIRECTION
D is currently the Resident Technical Director of the Areté in Ateneo de Manila University, and is also a faculty member of the Ateneo Fine Arts and the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela Theatre Arts. Under the Ateneo, he has been a collaborating member of the ASEAN University Network on Culture and Arts and the ASEAN Youth Cultural Forum.
Lately, D has been the technical director and lighting designer for the Ateneo delegation to the Asia Pacific Bond (APB) Theatre Festival from 2013-2019 in Singapore, India, Shanghai, Indonesia and twice in Vietnam. He was also the Technical Director and Lighting Designer of the Philippine delegation to the 35th International Theatre Institute (ITI) World Congress in Segovia, Spain and is currently an active member of the International Theatre Institute - Network of Emerging Artist Professionals under the Theatre Education Committee.
He sleeps the whole day on Mondays.
NICCO MANALO
NICCO MANALO
NICCO MANALO
ASST. DIRECTION — PERFORMANCE
Nicco's career as an actor began when he found love for his craft in high school. Keeping the path, he continues to work as a professional actor for television, and is awarded for his works in film and theatre.
He began collaborating with Black Box Productions playing Cyrano and serving as Assistant Director i
ASST. DIRECTION — PERFORMANCE
Nicco's career as an actor began when he found love for his craft in high school. Keeping the path, he continues to work as a professional actor for television, and is awarded for his works in film and theatre.
He began collaborating with Black Box Productions playing Cyrano and serving as Assistant Director in Mula Sa Buwan since 2016. Nicco enters 2020 debuting his new role as the Assistant Director for BBX's production of Dekada '70.
He looks forward to developing his skills in directing as he forges a brand new path.
JOMELLE ERA
NICCO MANALO
NICCO MANALO
ASST. DIRECTION — MOVEMENT
Jomelle Era is an independent movement improvisation artist, movement designer and choreographer.
A former member of the UP Filipiniana Dance Group, Daloy Dance Company, and Legato Visual Performing Arts.
HERSHEE TANTIADO
MICHAEL FERNANDEZ
HERSHEE TANTIADO
COSTUME DESIGN
Hershee Tantiado is a graduate of B.S. Chemistry (2017) & BS Materials Science and Engineering (2018) in the Ateneo de Manila University.
She has been part of Tanghalang Ateneo during her 5 years in the university.
Currently, she actively engages herself in costume or wardrobe work (i.e., Design, Execution, Supervision) for events, film, and various theater companies.
DANA MARQUEZ
MICHAEL FERNANDEZ
HERSHEE TANTIADO
ORCHESTRATION
Dana is a Pianist, Composer and Producer. She graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University with degrees in Communication, Film and Media Studies, and Music Literature.
She was also a recipient of the Loyola Schools Award for the Arts (Composition) in 2013. After nearly a decade of training in different fields, she now speci
ORCHESTRATION
Dana is a Pianist, Composer and Producer. She graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University with degrees in Communication, Film and Media Studies, and Music Literature.
She was also a recipient of the Loyola Schools Award for the Arts (Composition) in 2013. After nearly a decade of training in different fields, she now specializes in Digital Orchestration. Her background includes Classical Piano, Live Sound Recording, Music Production, and a thorough exploration of Virtual Studio Technology. These skills form the solid foundation that has given her the freedom to create freely and to be a vessel for inspiration to flow through.
To date, she has produced and performed music for over 20 different productions in Manila. She is passionate about storytelling, transformation, and healing through art and sound.
MICHAEL FERNANDEZ
MICHAEL FERNANDEZ
MICHAEL FERNANDEZ
ASST. TO THE MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Michael is a singer, actor, instrumentalist and a current student of the College of Music in the University of the Philippines under the Tutelage of Dr. Raymond Leslie Diaz and Pia Balasico.
His last musical theater performance is from Black Box Productions’ Mula sa Buwan as Maestro.
RONA ANGELES
JOSHUA CEASAR CHAN
JOSHUA CEASAR CHAN
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Rona has spent over 7 years in advertising, leading client acquisition for business units and helming successful agency work for different brands. She particularly has an extensive experience in working with health and wellness companies, being the former Business Lead/ Account Director of Havas Life (Havas Ortega)—the Ma
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Rona has spent over 7 years in advertising, leading client acquisition for business units and helming successful agency work for different brands. She particularly has an extensive experience in working with health and wellness companies, being the former Business Lead/ Account Director of Havas Life (Havas Ortega)—the Manila arm of the world’s largest health communications network.
In 2016, she was nominated by Havas for the Campaign Southeast Asia Young Achiever of the Year award. In 2008, she as chosen as one of the Top 25 Most Promising Graduating Students in the country by the Markprof Foundation. Geared with a full college scholarship from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, she graduated from the De La Salle University with degrees in Communication Arts and in Marketing Management, along with an honor as the 2007 Most Outstanding Cultural Arts Group Officer for her performance as the Company Manager of the DLSU’s official orchestra.
After graduating, she helped establish Surreli Pops, a semi-professional orchestra, and continued to co-manage it until 2018. Currently, Rona does freelance marketing and writing work.
She’s also the Marketing Services Director of Flux, a lean but mean multinational creative consultancy and content production house.
JOSHUA CEASAR CHAN
JOSHUA CEASAR CHAN
JOSHUA CEASAR CHAN
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Joshua is a graduating student of Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts and current Chairperson of the College of Arts and Letters Student Council at the University of the Philippines Diliman. He is a recipient of the Gerry Roxas Leadership Award.
He was the recent the production manager of SEA Games 2019 Opening Ceremony for
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Joshua is a graduating student of Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts and current Chairperson of the College of Arts and Letters Student Council at the University of the Philippines Diliman. He is a recipient of the Gerry Roxas Leadership Award.
He was the recent the production manager of SEA Games 2019 Opening Ceremony for Property Department (November 2019) , Desaparesidos (August 2018), and Dekada '70 (September 2018). This is his fourth production held at Arete, Ateneo de Manila University.
Joshua has worked with various productions for Cultural Center of the Philippines, Dulaang UP, UP Dulaang Laboratoryo, UP Diliman Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts (OICA), UP Dance Company, Black Box Productions, UP College of Music, UP Filipiniana Dance Group, UP Pep Squad, UP Madrigal Singers, and UP Cherubim and Seraphim.
JOHN MARK YAP
JOSHUA CEASAR CHAN
JOHN MARK YAP
STAGE MANAGER
John Mark or JMY is a freelance theater artist.
As a stage manager, he has worked for productions under Tanghalang Ateneo, Ateneo Fine Arts, Dulaang UP, UP Dulaang Laboratoryo, the Egg Theater Company, Manila Shakespeare Company, Repertory Philippines, Red Turnip Theater, Tanghalang Pilipino and Writers Bloc’s The Virgin Labf
STAGE MANAGER
John Mark or JMY is a freelance theater artist.
As a stage manager, he has worked for productions under Tanghalang Ateneo, Ateneo Fine Arts, Dulaang UP, UP Dulaang Laboratoryo, the Egg Theater Company, Manila Shakespeare Company, Repertory Philippines, Red Turnip Theater, Tanghalang Pilipino and Writers Bloc’s The Virgin Labfest, Cultural Center of the Philippines, Black Box Productions, and more. His most recent productions are Wanted: Male Borders for the 15th Virgin Labfest and Mula sa Buwan.
He also serves as the production manager and one of the producers of One Night Stand, a monthly cabaret which happens every first Tuesday of the month at 12 Monkeys Music Hall & Pub in Ortigas.
JA MENDOZA
MARA AGLEHAM
MARA AGLEHAM
ASST. PRODUCTION MANAGER
Jasmine (Ja) is a graduate of Bachelor of Sports Science in University of the Philippines Diliman.
She works as a freelance film and theater practitioner mostly under production management.
MARA AGLEHAM
MARA AGLEHAM
MARA AGLEHAM
ASST. STAGE MANAGER
Mara is a freelance production stage manager.
She started her training in Dulaang UP, having stage managed plays under Alexander Cortez and Jose Estrella during her undergraduate years. She continued her training under the tutelage of Ed Lacson, Jr. and has since participated in several theater productions in different
ASST. STAGE MANAGER
Mara is a freelance production stage manager.
She started her training in Dulaang UP, having stage managed plays under Alexander Cortez and Jose Estrella during her undergraduate years. She continued her training under the tutelage of Ed Lacson, Jr. and has since participated in several theater productions in different companies (Repertory Philippines, Tanghalang Pilipino, PETA and The Necessary Theatre among others).
Before working on Dekada, she was part of The Virgin Labfest 15 as Deputy Festival Stage Manager, Artist Coordinator for LAYA 2019, Head Stage Manager for Tanghalang Pilipino’s Coriolano and Lam Ang, and of the Silent Sky Rerun, and the 2019 run of Himala: Isang Musikal.
She is also involved in film, tv and events productions.
CHARM ARANTON
CHARM ARANTON
CHARM ARANTON
ASST. STAGE MANAGER
Charm graduated from the University of the Philippines, Diliman with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts Degree Major in Directing.
Currently works as a freelance theater actress, stage manager, director, host, and voice over for commercials and events.
RODNEY BARNES
CHARM ARANTON
CHARM ARANTON
ASST. STAGE MANAGER
Bojo is a freelance stage manager. He is a graduate of BA in Communication at FEU-Manila. He is currently taking his Master’s degree in Theatre Arts (Theatre Studies) in UP Diliman.
Bojo is also a script supervisor in film and editor. He did worked on different plays like Virgin Labfest and did other projects in other theater companies.
He is also a dramaturg in training.