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MAGSIMULA KA AUDITIONS In November 2010, SAC will be staging the longest running musical that catapulted the musical career of Isay Alvarez and Robert Sena along with other artists like Tricia Amper -Jimenez, Gigi Posadas, Beverly Salviejo, Jograd dela Torre, Bobby Martino, Jon Briones etc., at the Little Theatre of Cultural Centre of the Philippines.
MAGSIMULA KA! is a story about four friends who have just graduated from college. They were all excited to embark on their respective dreams! One wants to be a social worker (Monina), a singer (Mandy), writer (Mario) and composer (Miguel). Miguel who comes from a wealthy family really wanted to become a musician but his father wanted him to take over the management of their business. He joined a songwriting contest and his entry was MAGSIMULA KA! There are many heartwarming moments among friends and family of Miguel. Adding spice to the musical is the love story of the household helpers namely: Jograd and Monang, the best friend of Monina (Delia) who disappeared because of an accident, and a number of beautifully written songs of Gines Tan and arranged by Ryan Cayabyab. The story is very refreshing with all the positive moral values imparted in the musical which are lacking in today’s entertainment scene. The characters in the musical are: · Miguel 18-25 yrs old / composer / tenor · Monina 18-25yrs old / social worker /dancer / soprano 2 · Mandy 18-25yrs old / singer / tenor · Mario 18-25yrs old / writer / baritone · Mother 40’s up / soprano · Father 40’s up / tenor · Delia 18-25yrs old / crippled friend /alto/soprano · Millie 13-16yrs old / sister /dancer · Chorus actor / singer / dancer / willing to do multiple roles Please prepare one Filipino song preferably from a Filipino musical Auditions will be held at Spotlight Artists Centre, Dona Consolacion Bldg. 122 Jupiter St. Mkt. City on February 21 from 1pm-5pm. Please call 899-8089 to register or you may check our website www.spotlightartistscentre.com for other details.
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WELCOME TO SPOTLIGHT ARTISTS CENTRE |
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 Spotlight Artists Centre, envisioned by international performing artists Robert Sena & Isay Alvarez with partners Tricia Amper Jimenez, Carl & Lyn Balita, Noni Buencamino, is a performing arts school that cultivates musical and theatrical talents for professional and personal development of Filipinos across ages. We offer individualized and result-oriented sessions that nurture the potential of individuals and groups.
It features curricula and trainings that are rooted from the harmony of theoretical knowledge derived from schooling and the decades of actual professional performance of the proponents and the facilitators. 
We have individual lessons in Voice, Guitar, Piano, Violin, Drums and other musical instruments. We also have Ballroom Dance, Tap Dance, Musical Theatre (5 month program that covers Singing, Acting, & Dancing), Integrated Acting / Script Writing / Directing Workshop with Nestor U. Torre (4 month program), & Spotlight Kids (Music & Movement) group classes. Our Karaoke Star program is for those who just love to sing! This program has the usual vocalization needed to prepare those vocal chords, mic technique and enjoy choosing and singing those favorite songs with the help of your own vocal coach. Our students can also record their favorite songs in CD format for their personal purposes. 
Spotlight Artists Centre nurtures the God-given talents…facilitates human passion for perfection…and showcases the realization of a dream to be on the spotlight. |
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SAC Band Rehearsal Studio |
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Spotlight Artists Centre's Band / Rehearsal Studio is now open for bookings. The studio boasts of 23 sq. meters rehearsal space with Sorba Acoustic Panels for sound isolation. For rates and bookings please call 899-8089. 
These are some of the equipment we have in the studio... Soundcraft Mixer MFX 8/2 Mackie SRM 350 2-Way Active Speaker System
Samson L-612M Stage Monitors 4 SM58 Shure Microphones
88 Keys Korg SP-250 Digital Keyboard 61 Keys Korg X-50 Music Synthesizer
Peavey KB-5 Keyboard Amplifier Peavey VK-112 Guitar Amplifier
Peavey Max 115 Bass Guitar Amplifier Hartke Guitar Amplifier GT60C
Sonor Drums Set Tascam CD Player/Recorder
2 - Cassette Deck Player/Recorder |
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The Artist Center Director: Isay Alvarez |
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As a teacher, Isay spent many years teaching acting and musical theatre both at ABS CBN and GMA - 7. She was an original cast of Miss Saigon in London. She has done numerous films and had innumerable TV appearances. She was producer of albums Dueto, and iDream. As one of the respected talents of the Philippines, she has done various concerts and corporate shows here and abroad. In the field of stage performance, she has done theatre productions with Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA). |
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Music Director: Tricia Amper Jimenez |
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Tricia is a graduate of the U.P. Conservatory of Music major in Voice. Solo albums include CLOSE TO YOU, GREAT LOVE, THROUGH THE YEARS, TRICIA JILMENEZ SINGS ANDREI DIONISIO SONGS. In theatre, she earned rave reviews for her performances in MAGSIMULA KA, BONGBONG AT KRIS, GODSPELL, WIDOWS, ORPHANS AND WILDEBEASTS. Her voice was heard in numerous jingle ads such as Milo, Palmolive, Johnsons etc. |
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The Creative Director: Robert Sena |
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Regarded as “worldclass tenor,” Robert, a 2-time Aliw Award winner, can crossover to rock music and musical theatre. He played "Thuy" and "The Engineer" in the original West End and German Productions of Miss Saigon. As an accomplished actor both in film and stage, the respected singer, is currently passionate at sharing his decades of musical experience to budding Filipino talents. |
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