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Musical Theater Workshop!! Join Now!

admin — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:42:18 +0000

Musical Theater Skills Summer Workshop

admin — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:50:20 +0000

PRESS RELEASE
BLIA-CEBU
MUSICAL THEATER SKILLS SUMMER WORKSHOP

Buddha’s Light Intl. Association (BLIA) Cebu Chapter, producers of the successful Siddhartha, The Musical, opens enrollment to its Musical Theater Skills Summer Workshop which starts on April 11 and ends with a Culminating show on May 21. This project jump starts BLIA Cebu’s efforts to bring into fruition the establishment of the Premier Musical Theater School in the country aimed at providing quality training and education to artists and offer scholarships for talented, underprivileged individuals in the Philippines. The infrastructure is designed to have its own theater building fully equipped with state of the art facilities geared with advanced technology. It is an endeavor that runs along the mission of the organization to nurture talents through education and benefit society through charitable programs.

The summer courses offered in this initial phase of the project are; Musical Theater for Children, Basic Musical Theater for teens and adults, Advanced Musical Theater for professional performers; Musical Theater Singing Group Classes for different age ranges; Basic & Advanced Broadway Jazz, Poi Dancing for Beginners and Advanced students (a dance form gaining popularity in theater acts); Basic and Advanced Stage Arts & Craft for children and adults; Violin for Beginners and Intermediate students.

Artistic/Training Director, Daisy Ba-ad, leads the training team composed of vocal trainer, Rhea Mae Sadaya, theater artist Edison Saynes, poi expert Zero Nunez from Fire Attraction, and Cebu Music Learning Center’s trainers for dance, violin and stage craft. Modules are designed to equip the students with the skills, aptitude and competence required in musical theater performance while practicing values that help purify the heart and mind of participants.

To attain its goal , Project Officers, Susan Tantiansu, Susan Tan, Erwin Go and Ben Chua under the supervision of Masters Chue Lin and Master Ru Xin has mobilized the BLIA Young Adult Division (BLIA-YAD) to form the working team closely coordinating with Ba-ad, who also serves as the Creative Training Consultant for BLIA’s Musical Theater School Project. BLIA-Cebu intends to offer 3-month Musical Theater Skills workshop throughout the year to provide continued training for artists while continually raising funds for the scholarship program and construction of the school.

Interested parties may call 2538144 for workshop details or proceed to Chu’un Temple at V. Rama Ave, Cebu City for enrollment starting March 14 between 10am – 4pm Monday through Saturday. BLIA-Cebu also invites organizations, companies and art patrons to join the program by sending scholars to the summer training course and have the scholarship named after them or their respective organization or company.

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Musical Theater Dream Project – Cebu

admin — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:30:25 +0000

The video is an excerpt of a “progress report video” created to support a LIVE musical production number performed in Taiwan as part of BLIA-Cebu’s special gift for Ven. Master Hsing Yun in celebration of his natal day.

It highlights the dream that evolved after the successful run of Siddhartha, the musical which featured an all Cebuano cast and crew.

Join us in making the dream a reality.
Enroll in our Musical Theater Skills Summer Workshop 2011
Click on the link for details http://on.fb.me/dGGMNw

The song at the end of the video was composed by a graduate of the Songwriting Workshop conducted by Jude Gitamondoc for BLIA-Cebu.

To read my personal account of the power of the Siddhartha musical experience click on the link below
http://bit.ly/f5yDm1

by Miss Daisy Ba-ad

Xmas/New Year Party at Chu Un Temple

admin — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:16:03 +0000

December 21, Xmas party/new year party at the temple. Party time, have fun with the masters etc… See you there!

Summer Camp 2008 A Success!

admin — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 06:59:56 +0000

BLIA YAD Summer Camp 2008 was a great success! Different representatives from different chapters across the Philippines joined the summer camp, from Manila, Ilo-Ilo, Bacolod, of course Cebu and special guest from the Siddhartha cast also joined the event.

Everyone enjoyed the camp to the fullest. The schedule was a surprise and nobody knew what was going to happen on the 3 days of the camp. Little did we know that everything was already planned ahead and it was up to us to enjoy and learned from the events.

We actually had a small amazing race held in Cebu City. From Fuente to Magellan’s cross to other parts of the city to complete different task. It was enjoyable for everyone and even more exciting for those that were not from Cebu as they get to tour around the city for the first time.

The last was a big surprise for the cast of Siddhartha since Ms. Daisy Baad actually came over to give an exercise for the attendees. Everyone really enjoyed what she presented.

As a side note, this was one of the most enjoyable summer camp everyone attended. Next year will be Manila and everyone is looking forward into the activities plan for next year.

So for everyone, till we meet again next year for Summer Camp 2009!!!

Conference in Chu Un Temple!

admin — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:07:01 +0000

There will be 5 monks coming from Taiwan to give a talk about Siddhartha(Buddha) on February 17, 2008, 3pm in the afternoon. Question and answer portion will follow. This is a very special event because these are english speaking monks and has not happen for at least 18 years in the Philippines! Invite your friends and families to join this special event!

The Siddhartha cast will also be attending this event because this has been specially set up for them in preparation for their show in Taiwan this May.

Youth Summer Camp 2008!! (Update)

admin — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 10:17:17 +0000

BLIA Annual Youth Summer Camp 2008 will be held in Cebu. Scheduled date will be:

March 28 – 30, 2008

Location: Cebu City
Venue: TBA

Due to the nature of the activities planned out for this Youth Summer Camp, we will be limiting the number of attendees and age bracket from each participating chapter.

Age: 1416 – 30
Limit: 15 participants from each chapter

Please contact us for questions and/or suggestions.

See you soon! =)

Siddhartha OST Uploaded!

admin — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 13:36:28 +0000

Siddhartha OST has been uploaded! Visit the download page to see the list. Format is MP3.

CCP Siddhartha Play Another Success!!

admin — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:26:46 +0000

What can I say but CONGRATULATIONS to us all!!!! Everyone had fun. The memories will last a lifetime and something that can never be taken away. Through all the pains and joys, we conquered CCP and ready for the next challenge ahead! Taiwan here we come!!! (Pics will follow )

CCP Here We Come!

admin — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 03:17:35 +0000

One week to go! Everyone is sooo excited! Preparations are ready! Hotels (check), Transportation (check), foood =) (double check). See you in CCP!