A guide to PETA's theater workshops

No, we are not talking about the animal rights organization, but of the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA). Founded in the ‘60s, PETA has been dedicated to pursuing theater excellence and a commitment towards the empowerment of people and society through their socially-aware plays. The purpose is clear, and it is to perform and to educate. And this summer, PETA is offering up various courses for those interested in not just any kind of theater, but a company that also presents an opportunity to bring transformation and awareness to our society.

CHILDREN'S THEATER (for ages 9-12)
Let the kids experience music, movement and dance, puppetry, storytelling, drama improvisation, poetry, and writing through creative processes that will develop their imagination, self-confidence, and the world around them.  And to culminate the activity, there will be a public performance of a final showcase.
P7,000

PRODUCTION WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN (for ages 9-12)
The workshop lets the kids experience  stories, imagine scenes, and interpreting characters from folk tales, fairy tales, and even their own stories.
P7,000

TEEN THEATER 1 (for ages 13-16)
The workshop includes creative drama, creative sounds and music, creative writing, creative body movements and dance, visual arts, and group dynamics.  It’s all about channeling the youth’s energy into something creative and enjoyable as different styles of theater and media are discovered. 
P7,000

PRODUCTION WORKSHOP FOR TEENS (for ages 13-16)
A journey into the Philippine theater experience, the workshop lets the kids work on different genres in mounting theatrical production pieces reflective of their artistic talent and concerns.
P7,000

THEATER ARTS 1 (for ages 17 and above)
This is all about acquiring fundamental knowledge, skills, and attitudes in theater acting, dramatic improvisation, and theater production.  At the end of the workshop, the kids are encouraged to showcase what they have learned through a final production of their own creation.
P7,000

BASIC ACTING FOR THEATER: Theater for Artistic Development 1 (for aspiring stage performers ages 17-up)
For aspiring thespians, this workshop features basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes on becoming stage actors, plus a challenging commencement recital at the end of the program.
P7,500

CREATIVE MUSICAL THEATER: Theater for Artistic Development 2 (for musically-inclined individuals ages 17 up)
This is a fun-filled music exploration involving classes on voice, composition, movement, dramaturgy, and Philippine musical forms.  By the end of the program, the students are to stage an original musical production as graduation piece.
P7,500

CREATIVE DANCE THEATER: Theater for Artistic Development 3 (for movement and dance aficionados ages 17 up)
Lessons in body movement as a medium of artistic expression, which involves cutting space with the body, eight basic efforts, movements found in natural (movements of animals), socio-cultural (Eastern and Western ways of moving) and man-made environments (movement mimicking machinery, sound of contemporary life).  
P7,500

CREATIVE PEDAGOGY: Theater-in-Education 1 (for high school drama club advisers/moderators)
For those who want to ante up their moderating/teaching competency by engaging in and maximizing tools for theater creativity and analysis.
P4,500

All programs are held in the PETA Phinma Theater, 5 Eymard Drive, Brgy. Kristong Hari, New Manila, Quezon City. For more info about the PETA theater programs, you may call 7256244, 4100821, 09175138698 or 09178044427 and look for Julie or Kamill.