Open House fundraising for the arts, workshops
FILIPINO freelancers, performers, and creatives have lost their income due to the enhanced community quarantine. Artist Welfare Project, Philstage, SPIT MNL, Third World Improv, and the Theater Actor’s Guild, in partnership with Ticket2Me, launched OPEN HOUSE, an online fundraising project, for the benefit of the performing arts community. The project also offers free live online classes, shows, and workshops to help raise funds for Filipino artists and creative workers. On March 30, 3 to 4 p.m., PETA Theater’s Jack Yabut will host “Asian Movement for You,” a movement vocabulary and martial arts conditioning workshop. On March 31, 3 to 4 p.m., actor Audie Gemora will host a song interpretation workshop. On April 1, 3 to 4 p.m., musical director and composer Rony Fortich will host an audition workshop. To support and donate, visit https://ticket2me.net/e/5778. To participate in live shows, visit https://www.facebook.com/OpenHouseFundraiser.
Workout with Chris Hemsworth’s team
ACTOR Chris Hemsworth is offering six weeks free of his workout course on his app Centr. It includes advice, recipes, sleep meditations, and workouts. New users are accepted until March 31 (PDT). Sign-up via http://Centr.com.
New free plays on Thursdays
THE National Theatre in London brings its shows to YouTube. Beginning April 2, and every Thursday thereafter (7 p.m. GMT/2 p.m. EST), the National Theatre at Home, will release a new play free to watch for one week. It includes cast and creative interviews and post-stream talks. The show starts with Richard Bean’s One Man, Two Guvnors on April 2, Jane Eyre on April 9, Treasure Island on April 16, and Twelfth Night on April 23. For more information, visit here.
Dulaang UP’s Ang Nawalang Kapatid on YouTube
ENJOY Dulaang UP’s Ang Nawalang Kapatid, a musical adapted from the Indian epic The Mahabharata, on YouTube. Directed by Dexter M. Santos, the show is written by Floy Quintos (book and lyrics), with music by Ceejay Javier. To watch, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vISTL9hHTcc&feature=emb_title.
Ballets at the Bolshoi Theatre
THE BOLSHOI THEATRE in Russia showcases The Golden Series of classic opera and ballet performances via livestream on the theater’s YouTube channel. Livestreaming begins on April 1 with The Tsar’s Bride. To watch, visit https://www.youtube.com/user/bolshoi
Free Murakami books online
JAPANESE best-selling author Haruki Murakami’s stories are made available online for free at http://www.openculture.com/2014/08/read-five-stories-by-haruki-murakami-free-online.html. Titles include Kino, A Walk to Kobe, and Samsa in Love.
PETA’s free classes online
THE Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) continues this week with a fresh lineup of free classes. From March 30 to April 3 (3 to 4 p.m.), actor and designer John Moran returns with the Part II of his DIY Crafting Class, acting coach and actor Norbs Portales will conduct an Improv session, and director and actor Ian Segarra will hold his Storytelling Techniques class. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/PETATHEATER/posts/10157360402972799.
