HappeningPH Theater News! Dulaang UP—Rosang Taba Runs Again This April 2024!

Written by Marc Stanley Mozo and Holden Kenneth Alcazaren

Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas is restaging the highly-acclaimed Kung Paano Nanalo sa Karera si Rosang Taba this April 19 to May 05 2024 in UP Diliman. Considered one of the Best Filipino Theatre of 2023, this reimagining of Dean Francis Alfar’s beloved children’s book by Maynard Manansala and Rody Vera showcases the power of storytelling to reclaim and celebrate one’s independence.

A race between Rosa and her oppressors in the fictional world of the Katao ensues with her family’s freedom at stake. Directed by José Estrella, Issa Manalo Lopez and Mark Daniel Dalacat to fierce music and wit, the story of Rosang Taba is a story of how limitations can be overcomed  when one has the will to fight for their liberty. How does an ordinary Katao beat a menacing commandant in a race? Come and witness Rosa do it!

A play for all ages, Rosang Taba is envisioned to be the race that every Filipino can run.

Dulaang Unibersidad ng Pilipinas has long been at the forefront of producing premiere theatre productions since it was established in 1976 by National Artist for Theatre Tony Mabesa. This production continues Dulaang UP’s celebration of women in its 46th Season Sidhi’t Silakbo. The season envisions women liberating themselves through a series of performances of freedom, fury, wit, rage, love and ruin.

Catch Kung Paano Nanalo sa Karera si Rosang Taba at the IBG-KAL Theater, University of the Philippines Diliman on the following dates:

April 19, 26, May 03 (7:30 pm)

April 20, 27, May 04 (3:30 pm & 7:30 pm)

April 21, 28, May 05 (10:30 am & 03:30 pm)

To celebrate Women’s Month, opening week tickets for April 19–21 shows are on sale for the UP Community until March 15 at PHP 550. Meanwhile, Non-UP Student tickets are at PHP 750, PWD/Senior Citizens at PHP 800, and Regular tickets at PHP 1,000 [bit.ly/RosangTaba2024].

Regular, non-discounted tickets are available via Ticket2Me [ticket2me.net/event/21729].

For inquiries on show buying, audience sponsorship, and bulk tickets, contact Kate Dayag-Nonay at dulaangup.marketing.upd@up.edu.ph. Additional information will be posted at the Dulaang UP Facebook page.

*with contributions from Jonas Gabriel Garcia and the Rosang Taba dramaturgy team.