TANGHALANG PILIPINO ACTORS' COMPANY 2007-2008

Here's the composition of the Tanghalang Pilipino Actors' Company for 2007-2008 (21st Theater Season).

MEMBERS
Mayen Estanero
Marj Lorico
Wenah Nagales
Bong Cabrera

APPRENTICE
Jonathan Tadioan

SCHOLARS
Tara Cabaero
Jennifer Chuaunsu
Anna Deroca
Rommel Benedicto
Kathlyn Castillo
Chromewell Cosio
Sheenly Vee Gener
Russell Legaspi
Sugus Legaspi
Daniel Ramonal

Each of them receives a salary or stipend plus allowances for classes and rehearsals and fees for performances. They will be seen in most of the productions of Tanghalang Pilipino's 21st Theater Season which opens in August 10 with a new production of the sarswela PILIPINAS CIRCA 1907 written by Dr. Nicanor G. Tiongson.

In case anyone wants to find out more about them, do drop me a line. They will also have their photos and short bio's in the Tanghalang Pilipino website, www.tanghalangpilipino.com.

Join me in wishing them Break a Leg!

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