Dapitan City’s Teyatro Dasuliman: Raising the Bar for the Jose Rizal Memorial State University Theater
Teyatro Dasuliman was born out of sheer necessity to home of promising theatre enthusiasts of Jose Rizal Memorial State University, Dapitan City around the same time when the company’s Founder and Artistic Director, Jann Dainver L. Maravilla, joined the institution as a Visiting Lecturer. The company was officially established on November 18, 2016 shortly after the pioneering members of the company went to compete in the Short and Sweet Play Competition during the Mindanao Association of State Tertiary Schools (MASTS) Inc., Games 2016 at Surigao del Sur State University, Surigao Del Sur last November 6-11, 2016.Moreover, Teyatro Dasuliman has been officially recognized by the University as its resident theatre company on September 3, 2018. In its almost six (6) years of humble operation, it has remained steadfast in achieving its vision that is to become a world-class intercultural repertory renowned for its relentless commitment to therapeutic stage productions for the sustainable and holistic development of an individual and the society. This is coupled by the company’s mission that is to produce culture-sensitive, socially-relevant, and context-specific original and adaptation plays through conducting intensive and extensive culture and arts research and adopting eclectic pedagogy for a holistic dramaturgy.More particularly, the company aims to foster arts appreciation through dramatics and stage craft; to raise awareness on socio-cultural issues through relevant and research-based theatre productions; and to contribute to the robust Philippine culture and arts tradition.Since its humble inception to date, the company has already staged 15 short plays, 5 of which are original one-act musical productions, 9 are original one-act straight plays, and only one was a collaborative one-act production. Most of the company’s productions are inspired by the Central Subanen culture and its people, particularly the Subanons of Zamboanga del Norte. Some of the company’s productions have won regional and national awards during the annual Socio- Cultural Competitions of the MASTS Inc. and Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges Games (PASUC) Games.Furthermore, the company has been consistently engaged in various projects by the National Committee on Dramatic Arts of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Teatro Europa of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) in the Philippines, TranScript Fellowship Program of the Integrated Performing Arts Guild and the Center for Culture and the Arts of the Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology, the Mindanao Creative and Cultural Writers Group, Inc., and the Performing Mindanao Student Network.Presently, the company is home to over 80 performing artists and creatives working together through the collective passion for theatre-making and desire to responsibly participate in the integrated fashion of artistic truth -telling tradition.The company’s name is a combination of a Sebuano calque of the word ‘theatre’, which is ‘teyatro’ and the least known nickname of Jose Rizal which is ‘Doctor Uliman’ after he went to Germany to practice medicine. Attaching the German article ‘das’or ‘the’ in English to ‘Uliman’,‘Dasuliman’ is derived. The company’s name is therefore imbued with the artistic vision and ideals of Jose Rizal from whom the University, where Teyatro Dasuliman is conceived, is named after; while reflecting its advocacy for ‘healing through the arts’, specifically through dramatic arts.
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ABOUT US
Teyatro Dasuliman
Teyatro Dasuliman is the official designated resident theater company of Jose Rizal Memorial State University-Main Campus, Dapitan City. It is the brainchild of Mr. Jann Dainver L. Maravilla who currently serves as the company's Artistic Director. It was initially established on November 18, 2016.
Organization's Objectives
1. To foster arts appreciation through dramatics and stage craft;
2. To raise awareness on socio-cultural issues through relevant and research-based theatre productions;
3. To contribute to the Philippine robust culture and the arts environment.
Vision
A world-class intercultural repertory renowned for
its relentless commitment to therapeutic
stage productions for the sustainable and holistic development of an individual
and the society
Mission
To produce culturally-sensitive, socially-relevant,
and context-specific original and adaptation plays through conducting intensive
and extensive culture and arts research and adopting an eclectic pedagogy for a
holistic dramaturgy of creative therapies for the humanity and the world
Iconic and Outstanding productions of Teyatro Dasuliman
One-Act Play
EL-DEPORTADO
For the first time, the landing of Dr. Jose Rizal’s in Dapitan City was re-enacted in its 130th Commemorative Celebration, Teyatro Dasuliman has been given the honor and privilege to produce theatrical play dubbed as Revisitamos Dapitan 1892, a one-act musical play called “EL DEPORTADO” was showcased on Sunday, July 17, 2022.
Teyatro Dasuliman extends its utmost gratuity to the Local Government of Dapitan City through the embodiment of Mayor Bullet Jalosjos, the Province of Zamboanga Del Norte through Governor Rosalina Jalosjos, Museo ni Rizal de Dapitan, National Historical Commission of the Philippines, the City Tourism Office, and Jose Rizal Memorial State University Administration for exhausting all their efforts from the pre-production to the post-production process.
All Glory and Praises to the God Almighty for this opportunity.
One-Act Play
MISS JULIE
THE BOUNDS OF LOVE
Dasulimanian’s once again showed its prowess in arts in their entry in the Teatro Europa’s 3rd edition. The Teyatro Dauliman’s adaptation entry “Miss Julie” by August Strindberg was aired on the FB page of Teatro Europa on August, 2022.
The dedication of the cast of the one-act play that revolves around the short-lived affair between Julie and Her father’s valet, Jean, and with the Direction of the Company’s Founding Artistic Director-Jann Dainver Maravilla the play was deemed a success.
The company would like to extend its warmest gratitude to Teatro Europa and all glory and praises to the God Almighty for this opportunity.
One-Act Play
Kano
KANO, a Subanen word which means 'to offer' or ' an offer', is a play which depicts the plight of two Subanen female siblings who are compelled to take arms against the government in the spirit of revenge. Also, this play follows a snippet of how this initial impetus seems to falter through the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, and through their respective desires as a sibling and as a woman, all in the name of making a sacrifice for love, and as to how love can always become a game changer.PARES Mindanao Duo Festival is a festival of 2-actor short plays to be performed by five (5) school-based theater groups in Mindanao. Themes revolve around stories in the time of the pandemic. Now on its 4th year, PARES virtual edition is supported by the Cultural Center of the Philippines - Cultural Exchange Department under the Kalinga ng Sining grant.
One-Act Play
Titulo
Titulo follows an intense confrontation among the three siblings, Chona, Minerva, and Felipe over the desire to find the property title of their house amidst their mother's dying condition.
One-Act Play
Silahis
Silahis captures the fragmented conscience of Rakim over a critical decision to be made to either vow revenge or to embrace a better change.
One-Act Play
Peglau
"Peglau", is about an impending marriage, a tenancy plea, a crucial decision to be made. For the family, for the tribe, as a daughter, as a woman." Peglau revolves on Su’ay, a Subanen woman.
One-Act Play
Pa'no Nga Ba?
"Paano Nga Ba?" is a One- Act Straight Dialogue Comedy Play exploring the superstitious beliefs on preparing for a funeral wake in a typical Filipino family.
TD TRIUMPS
MASTS Champions!
Teyatro Dasuliman brought the name of Jose Rizal Memorial State University in the MASTS friendly games in the Socio-Cultural Event and emerged victorious in the Short and Sweet Play (Dialogue) Category.
PARES, written and directed by the Founding Artistic Director Jann Dainver L. Maravilla, is the official playwright entry of the company in the short and sweet play Dialogue category, that start the company president Ms. Chevy Claire Guantero. Daniel Perocho, Queenie Marie Anguelid, and Reyden Taghap.
The performance went on and bagged the 1st place, bring honor to both the company and the University. The collective efforts of the casts on stage and behind the stage made this win possible.
TD TRiuMPS
SEAMO
The rhythm that was heard.
Among 123 schools from Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Vietnam and Philippines, Teyatro Dasuliman once again championed in the culture and the arts, bringing and representing the Philippines to the international stage, in the 2nd SEAYA Contest on VUCA world; Dance and Song Category, held virtually in Bangkok, Thailand last October 11, 2022.
Ulaktik or Rhythm is a sing and dance production that depicts the collective consciousness of the Filipino youth thriving in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous world. Opening conversations and showing how the younger generation adapts creatively amidst the rapid changes in the economy, politics, society and the crisis of identity. This production portrays the balance of all the external and interna factors, thus evoking hope, unity, faith and love.
The collaborative efforts of the Founding Artistic Director Mr. Jann Dainver L. Mravilla, together with the singers and the dancers of the company, the Dean of Student Affairs and Services, and the Office of International Affairs, is what made this victory possible.
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Louiza Nitz
DASULIMANIAN’S RECHARGED
A START OF THE NEW ERA
Teyatro Dasuliman, the resident theater company of Jose Rizal Memorial State University- Dapitan Campus held its first ever TD General Assembly for the Academic year 2022-2023 on August 23, 2022.
The assembly launched with the TD Kumustahan, proceeding with the history of Teyatro Dasuliman, introduction of the new TD Executives, discussion of company rules and regulation, the discussion of upcoming projects and the introduction of the new batch, Batch Diversity.
Louiza Nitz
CINEMALAYA 18
Dsulimanian’s continues to embark on the journey of growth as artists as they participated in history of the Cinemalaya 18 Film Appreciation Workshop by the Cultural Center of the Philippines given by Mr. Elvert Banares on August 31, 2022.
The TD Members was awarded free movie passes from the Film Appreciation Workshop of Cinemalaya 18 as a token appreciation from the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Project Director of Cinemalaya 18 over the eager participation in the workshop.
Louiza Nitz
A NIGHT OF CREATIVITY AND ARTS
Attendance was maxed as Cinemalaya visits Dapitan City for the first time in 18 years for the previewing and press conference in Cinema 1 Glorious Fantasyland Complex, Dapitan City at September 03, 2022.
Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Norte and the City Government of Dapitan was one of the crucial people behind the participation of the Dasulimanian’s in the Cinemalaya 18 Festival of Winners.
Louiza Nitz
DASILIMANIAN’S SAILS
Cinemalaya 18: Festival of Winners Red Carpet Gala and Screening of Opening Films has invited the resident company of JRMSU-Dapitan City, Teyatro Dasuliman at Dapitan City Cultural and Sports Center on September 09, 2022
The company president Chevy Claire Guantero and the company OIC-Assistant Artistic Director, Melvin R. Inding was given the opportunity to represent Teyatro Dasuliman in the Cinemalaya 18: Festival of Winners Red Carpet Gala and Screening of Opening Films.
The continuous support of the dynamic Mayor, Hon. Seth Frederick ‘Bullet’ Jalosjos to the enrichment and promotion of the Philippine art that gives people a piece of Filipino voices and identity. With the concerted effort of the Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Norte and the organizers of the event the historic feat in culture and arts was realized.
Louiza Nitz
PAGPANUKAD 2022
Teyatro Dasuliman holds annual Strategic Planning activity with Founding Artistic Director- Jan Dainver Maravilla; OIC-Assistant Artistic Director-Melving Inding, of the Executive Council named PAGPANUKAD 2022 at Canlucani, Dapitan City on September 23, 2022.
The company takes care of their own. This is observed throughout the company. Challenging boundaries and exceeding limitations. The company holds team building activities to strengthen the company’s bond with its member.
Day 1 is the kicked off ceremony, where the council settled in and set up camp for the night.
Day 2 is where the Sea Games commenced that challenged the officer’s agility and endurance. And as the sun sets the officers is wrapping up and critiquing their business correspondence outputs.
Day 3 is when the officers was embraced by the sun rising as they stretched their bodies in the Sunrise yoga lead by the company president Chevy Claire Guantero. Thus, concluding the activity.
The company hopes that this annual activity prepares the officers for the companies upcoming activities.
Louiza Nitz
DIVERSITY LAUNCHED
On September 29, 2022, Teyatro Dasuliman launches 30 artists under the Diversity batch, that passed the auditions and made it into the company.
As the Taphanay Sesason ends, Teyatro Dasuliman once again launches another batch of creative and diverse people, thus being dubbed Diversity. The batch has the greatest number of members in the company’s history, catering to 30 artist that showcased their talents in their audition that passed the companies standards.
The company sees the potential in each and every one of the creatives and ss the company guides this artist hoping to exhaust the talents of these artists, TD is thrilled to see what the new batch will bring in the company.
Louiza Nitz
NCCA-NDA
Alas the wait is over!
Teyatro Dasuliman has officially been approved as an OFFICIAL MEMBER of the National Committee on the Dramatic Arts of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, on Saturday, October 01, 2022.
By this membership, the company hopes to continue its venture in being an ally of the culture and the arts.
Bugsay Teyatro! To God be the Glory!
Louiza Nitz
TD ANNIVERSARY
Another triumphant year!
Teyatro Dasuliman, the official and resident theater company of Jose Rizal Memorial State University- Dapitan Campus, Celebrates its 6 strong years of existence, on November 18, 2022.
Amidst the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and facing diverse challenges, Teyatro Dasuliman powered through the obstacles, continuing to make theater possible when everything else seems impossible. Inspiring people to appreciate the culture abnd the arts
Almarival Estrella
Company's 5th Anniversary Cover Photo Created
Melving Inding, the company's professional production manager and resident image stylist, has once again created the official Facebook page cover photo for the company anniversary celebration.
Almarival Estrella
FAD selected as Fellow to Sulat-Dula 5
Founding Artistic Director, Mr. Jann Dainver L. Maravilla has been selected as one of the ten (10) fellows all over Mindanao to the Sulat-Dula 5 Workshop organized by the Liceo de Cagayan University and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.
The playwriting-dramaturgy workshop ran from November 10-13, 2021.
Almarival Estrella
TD performs TranScript Recital phase 2
Teyatro Dasuliman resident artists Mary Rose Suasula, Ivy Joy Coca, and Jhonny Almirol performed 'Ang Maayong Laki' a play by Nik Azcuna, and directed by Jann Dainver L. Maravilla. The virtual performance happened during the TranScipt Fellowship Recital 2 on October 25, 2021.
The fellowship program is organized by the Integrated Performing Arts Guild of the Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology, in partnership with the Cultural Center of the Philippines, National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Japan Foundation, Manila.
