We're back for a special Christmas episode at our State of the Arts podcast! This time, we're having the Father of Filipino Christmas music himself, Mr. Jose Mari Chan! 🎄 Discover how Ayala Land & Jose Mari Chan bring the magic of Christmas to our hearts through the extraordinary Festival of Lights: Virtual Edition.

Discover all about the art of choral conducting with Mark Anthony Carpio, Head of the acclaimed Philippine Madrigal Singers (Madz), at the State of the Arts podcast by Samsung Performing Arts Theater (@cpatofficial) What’s more, get to celebrate Mark Anthony Carpio’s 20th Anniversary with a free online concert via @philmadzsingers’ Facebook page on July 29, 8PM. 🎶

We are thrilled to have here at the State of the Arts podcast of The Samsung Performing Arts Theater (@cpatofficial) multi-awarded film director and cinematographer Lee Briones. Best known for her work in ‘Tanging Yaman’, ‘A Change of Heart’, ‘Ignatius of Loyola’, ‘Kamkam’ and more, Lee Briones already got 12 wins and 21 nominations in FAMAS, FAP and Gawad Urian Awards. What a woman of exceptional talent!

Before we cap off the month, we’ve got a special Pride episode for you at our State of the Arts podcast! Meet Vince Uy, a creative director and proud advocate of the LGBTIA+ community. Vince is known for his brilliant works in the fashion and lifestyle industry. In this episode, discover the importance of embracing one’s authentic self as a creative.

We're spending the weekend on a high note with renowned Soprano Opera Singer, Lara Maigue! 🎶 Having multiple Awit Awards trophies under her belt and and an amazing songwriting discography, Lara will share her experiences in navigating the world of opera in today's age.

Here at Samsung Performing Arts Theater, we believe that the art scene is very much alive! In today’s new episode of State of the Arts podcast by @cpatofficial, Art Fair Philippines Co-Founder Trickie Lopa (@trickiel) shares her insights on how human experiences always shape art in all its forms. Discover how Art Fair Philippines ultimately made its way to the digital universe this year here on State of the Arts!

Samsung Performing Arts Theater (@cpatofficial) will discuss “Crossing Over - Theater and TV/Movies” in the upcoming episode of the State of the Arts podcast. Tune in with their special guest Jerald Napoles this Saturday and learn about his insights and experiences as a multi-faceted theater actor, comedian, movie and TV star known for his role as Tolits in Rak of Aegis and Jimbo Padua in long-running hit TV show Ang Probinsyano.

Happy International Dance Day! 🩰 Back in 1982, the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI), the main partner for the performing arts of UNESCO, founded International Dance Day. The global celebration of dance takes place every year on April 29, the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727-1810), the creator of modern ballet. To celebrate this wondrous occasion, our special guest at the State of the Arts podcast’s The Filipino Dancer Abroad (A Series) is the talented Marcelino Libao! A professional ballet dancer born and raised in Manila, he trained under the guidance of Raul Sauz and Sofia Elizalde at Steps Dance Studio. Currently based in Germany, he’s now steadily building a spectacular career both as a dancer and choreographer at the prestigious Hamburg Ballett company!

In this week’s State of the Arts podcast by Samsung Performing Arts Theater, get to know the multi-faceted Jim Andrew Ferrer, a celebrated theater actor, commercial model, dancer-choreographer, and teacher! His earnest dedication to his craft and passion to go through different auditions led him to being cast in Here Lies Love, a biographical musical shown in London’s West End.

State of the Arts podcast is starting a series. Dedicated to the many talented and wonderful Filipino actors and actresses sharing their art in some of the best stages around the world. Our first guest is UK-based theater actor Joaquin Pedro Valdes. Listen as he talks about his artistic journey, desire to continually hone his craft and the importance of representation.

Another amazing woman is gracing the State of the Arts podcast! Chai Fonacier, a multi-awarded film actress, who has recently been cast in a major international film will share what it's like to be a Filipina actress on the global scene.

Our second featured woman in theater for Women's Month is Frida Tan, the founder and managing director of theaterfansmanila.com. Listen to the stories behind running one of the country's top sites and pages for theater fans in the Philippines in this week's State of the Arts podcast.

This March, the State of the Arts podcast by Samsung Performing Arts Theater is celebrating Women’s Month by featuring prominent female personalities in theater. First off, we have Barbara Tan-Tiongco, a multi-awarded technical and lights director. Some of her exceptional lighting works include Himala: Isang Musikal, The Dresser, Swan Lake, and Hari Ng Wala! Listen as she talks about what it’s like to work in a male-dominated industry here on State of the Arts

In this week’s State of the Arts podcast episode, get to know Elwince Magbitang, a STEPS Dance Studio scholar who is now the first Filipino to be a part of the prestigious American Ballet Theatre (ABT) Studio Company. Discover his struggles and milestones as a promising young artist and be inspired by this hardworking and talented Filipino!

The State of the Arts podcast, a Samsung Performing Arts Theater initiative, is celebrating the Valentine's season with on-stage and off-stage couple, Ayen and Franco Laurel. Tune in this Saturday, 4:30PM as we talk love, theater, and all things in between.

The State of the Arts - A Podcast by Samsung Performing Arts Theater is back for its second season with first guest, artist, teacher, director and philanthropist Sofia Zobel Elizalde as she shares her knowledge and insights on cultivating the Filipino talent.

Take a look back at the last 6 months of exciting, educational, and insightful talks with various creatives and theater industry professionals on the country’s State of the Arts - A Podcast. What started out as another channel for Samsung Performing Arts Theater (@cpatofficial) to engage with the audience, is now one of the must listens Philippine-produced podcasts available.

Discover the design concept and technology behind the production of the Festival of Lights 2020: Virtual Edition! This week’s State of the Arts - A Podcast episode features filmmaker and director Quark Henares. In collaboration with Globe Studios, Quark and his team, together with Ivan Despi of the Acid House recreated the spectacular Christmas light show at Ayala Triangle Gardens by turning it into a 360-degree animated video of dancing lights and holograms!

Announcement card caption: Screen to stage adaptations are a rare art form because it’s usually the hit plays that get turned into movies. In this week’s episode of State of the Arts - A Podcast by Samsung Performing Arts Theater, let’s shine a spotlight on the art of translating movies to stage with award-winning director and scenographer Ed Lacson Jr. Dubbed as theater’s wonderkid with his brilliant works as stage manager, production designer, and director, Ed shares with us his phenomenal work with Himala. His screen-to-stage adaptation of the highly-esteemed film provide a freshly terrifying perspective of the “Filipino vision of the apocalypse” to viewers affected by today’s socio-political landscape.

Architectural lighting design is an essential field within architecture, interior design, and electrical engineering that’s concerned with the design of lighting systems, which include natural light, electric light, or both to serve human needs. Discover the art of Architectural Lighting Design with industry pioneers Christine Sicangco and Jo Vincent Gonzaga of CSLDI - Christine Sicangco Lighting Design Inc., a premier Architectural Lighting Design company in the Philippines!