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Magwayen Creative Scholars' Guild
	The logo of the Magwayen theater organization at the PLM
Formation	1998
Type	Theatre group
Location	Manila, Philippines;
Website	Magwayen Geocities site

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The Magwayen Creative Scholars' Guild (or, simply Magwayen) is a theater organization at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM; University of the City of Manila). It was the first organization at PLM to stage a full-length original musical, Bidasari (1999), the first group to organize a literary contest,Gawad Magwayen (1998), and the first performing arts ensemble to hold a major concert, Incunabula (2000).^[1]

It was founded in 1998 by Marlon Miguel, a screenwriter.^[2]^[3] The organization has produced more than 10 full-length plays and other short plays and productions.^{[citation needed]}

Name

The name Magwayen is derived from Philippine mythology. She is the Visayan deity for the otherworld, an inspiration for theatre, literature and the performing arts.^{[citation needed]} Magwayen temporarily changed its name to Marulaya on its 12th anniversary but reverted to Magwayen the following year.^{[citation needed]}

Divisions

The Dramatics Ensemble

Magwayen has produced original stage productions, from the musicals Bidasari, Indrapura, Ang Prinsepe ng Marulaya, and the comedy Señorita Pretenciosa, to the dramas Casa Ligaya and Trajedia La Vida.^{[citation needed]}

On September 20, 2007, Magwayen staged X (Eks) at the Tangahalang Manileño of the PLM. The production is composed of ten short plays, a conglomeration of different artistic visions of various directors, that depict the different facets of the Philippine society.^{[citation needed]}

Performing Arts Group

Magwayen's performing arts division consists of the Voice Department and Department.^{[clarification needed]} It has produced concerts featuring the university members. Student concerts produced by the guild have included Incunabula, MMI, Chill out at WOW and Artist Fest 2006.^{[citation needed]}

The Literary and Production Division

Magwayen's original productions have included Bidasari, Señorita Pretenciosa, Hawla, Tatlong Mukha, Ang Principe ng Marulaya, Live Act (comedy anthology), and Indrapura.^{[citation needed]}

List of Magwayen presidents and notable directors

Presidents of Magwayen Creative Scholars' Guild

Marlon Miguel, 1998-1999

Raquel Refulgente, 1999-2000

Shengka Mangahas, 2000-2001

Michael Louis Flororita, 2001-2002

Mary Lyn Buguina, 2002-2003

Real Florido, 2003-2004

Aldrin Espinosa, 2004-2005

Jaycel Jacinto, 2005-2006

Byron Joseph Barinuevo, 2006-2007

John Paul Velasco, 2007–2008

Sheena Tamayo, 2008-2010

Mark Angelo Lapada, 2010-2011

Godfrey Santos, 2011-2012

Cara Gem Florido, 2012-2013

Jeanne Therese Saulog, 2013-2014

Shane Hail Tamayo, 2014-2015

Lourdes Timbal, 2015-2016

Francheska Zulueta, 2016-2017

Alexandra Garcia, 2017-2018

Jean Katrina Ruby, 2018-2019

Niel Andrew Manzo, 2019-2020

Inna Carreon, 2020-2021

Angelica Domingo, 2021-2022

Magwayen's directors have included Marlon Miguel, Jerald Napoles, and Real Florido.^{[citation needed]}

References

^ Magwayen Geocities website. Accessed February 13, 2009.
^ "X (Eks)". Click the City. 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-12.
^ "Indrapura". Click The City website. 2007. Archived from the original on 2008-10-16. Retrieved 2007-10-12. This is written by Film Academy of the Philippines Screenplay Writing Competition Grand Winner, Marlon Miguel

External links

PLM Official University website
PLM Official Student Publication website
Magwayen Geocities site
Love-epic 'Indrapura' on-stage
X (Eks) to be staged at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
PLM Geocities site

[magwayen-1] Magwayen Geocities website. Accessed February 13, 2009.

[miguel-2] "X (Eks)". Click the City. 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-12.

[miguel_indrapura-3] "Indrapura". Click The City website. 2007. Archived from the original on 2008-10-16. Retrieved 2007-10-12. This is written by Film Academy of the Philippines Screenplay Writing Competition Grand Winner, Marlon Miguel

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-The '''Magwayen Creative Scholars' Guild''' (or, simply '''Magwayen''') is the premiere theater organization of the [[Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila]]. It is the first organization in PLM to stage a full-length original musical play - ''[[Bidasari (stage play)|Bidasari]]'' (1999), the first group to organize a literary contest - ''Gawad Magwayen'' (1998), and the first performing arts ensemble to hold a major concert - ''Incunabula'' (2000).<ref name="magwayen">[https://archive.today/20240524165800/https://www.webcitation.org/5ko2cRmwJ?url=http://www.geocities.com/magwayen/projects.html  Magwayen Geocities website]. Accessed February 13, 2009.</ref>
+The '''Magwayen Creative Scholars' Guild''' (or, simply '''Magwayen''') is a theater organization at the [[Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila]] (PLM; University of the City of Manila). It was the first organization at PLM to stage a full-length original musical, ''[[Bidasari (stage play)|Bidasari]]'' (1999), the first group to organize a literary contest,''Gawad Magwayen'' (1998), and the first performing arts ensemble to hold a major concert, ''Incunabula'' (2000).<ref name="magwayen">[https://archive.today/20240524165800/https://www.webcitation.org/5ko2cRmwJ?url=http://www.geocities.com/magwayen/projects.html  Magwayen Geocities website]. Accessed February 13, 2009.</ref>
-Founded in 1998 by Marlon Miguel, an award-winning screenplay writer,<ref name=miguel>{{cite web
+It was founded in 1998 by Marlon Miguel, a screenwriter.<ref name=miguel>{{cite web | url = http://www.clickthecity.com/event/detail.asp?evid=18784| title = X (Eks)
+| accessdate =2007-10-12| author = | last = | first = | year =2007| publisher = Click the City}}</ref><ref name=miguel_indrapura>{{cite web| url =http://www.clickthecity.com/event/detail.asp?evid=16615| title =Indrapura| accessdate =2007-10-12| year =2007| publisher =Click The City website| archiveurl =https://archive.today/20081016011815/http://www.clickthecity.com/event/detail.asp?evid=16615| archivedate =2008-10-16| quote =This is written by Film Academy of the Philippines Screenplay Writing Competition Grand Winner, Marlon Miguel| url-status =dead}}</ref> The organization has produced more than 10 full-length plays and other short plays and productions.{{citation needed|date=November 2024}}
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-| quote =...Film Academy of the Philippines and Carlos Palanca Awardee, Marlon Miguel...}}</ref><ref name=miguel_indrapura>{{cite web| url =http://www.clickthecity.com/event/detail.asp?evid=16615| title =Indrapura| accessdate =2007-10-12| year =2007| publisher =Click The City website| archiveurl =https://archive.today/20081016011815/http://www.clickthecity.com/event/detail.asp?evid=16615| archivedate =2008-10-16| quote =This is written by Film Academy of the Philippines Screenplay Writing Competition Grand Winner, Marlon Miguel| url-status =dead}}</ref> the organization already produced more than 10 major plays and many minor plays and other productions.
-==The ''Magwayen'' Name==
+==Name==
-The name ''Magwayen'' was derived from the [[Philippine history]] books. She is the [[Visayan]] deity for the [[otherworld]], inspiring present-day scholars to conquer the world of the [[Theatre|stage]], [[literature]] and [[performing arts]].
+The name Magwayen is derived from [[Philippine mythology]]. She is the [[Visayan]] deity for the [[otherworld]], an inspiration for theatre, literature and the performing arts.{{citation needed|date=November 2024}} Magwayen temporarily changed its name to Marulaya on its 12th anniversary but reverted to Magwayen the following year.{{citation needed|date=November 2024}}
-'Magwayen' temporarily changed its name to 'Marulaya' on its 12th anniversary . But it reverted to "Magwayen" the following year.
 ==Divisions==
+{{unreferenced section|date=November 2024}}
 ===The Dramatics Ensemble===
-Throughout the years, Magwayen has been renowned for producing original stage productions, from the epic musicals ''[[Bidasari (stage play)|Bidasari]]'', ''[[Indrapura (stage play)|Indrapura]]'', ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXj8oCvFpcg/ Ang Prinsepe ng Marulaya]'', and comedy ''Señorita Pretenciosa'', to the darker dramas ''Casa Ligaya'' and ''Trajedia La Vida''.
+Magwayen has produced original stage productions, from the musicals ''[[Bidasari (stage play)|Bidasari]]'', ''[[Indrapura (stage play)|Indrapura]]'', ''Ang Prinsepe ng Marulaya'', and the comedy ''Señorita Pretenciosa'', to the dramas ''Casa Ligaya'' and ''Trajedia La Vida''.{{citation needed|date=November 2024}}
-On September 20, 2007, Magwayen staged its boldest and most daring play to date, ''X (Eks)'' at the '''Tangahalang Manileño''' of the PLM. The said stage production is composed of ten short plays, a conglomeration of different artistic visions of various award-winning and talented directors, that depict the different facets of the Philippine society.
+On September 20, 2007, Magwayen staged ''X (Eks)'' at the '''Tangahalang Manileño''' of the PLM. The production is composed of ten short plays, a conglomeration of different artistic visions of various directors, that depict the different facets of the Philippine society.{{citation needed|date=November 2024}}
 ===Performing Arts Group===
-[[Image:PLM Activity Center Entrance.jpg|right|thumb|210px|PLM Activity Center, one of the venues for the variety shows produced by Magwayen.]]
+[[Image:PLM Activity Center Entrance.jpg|right|thumb|210px|PLM Activity Center, a venue for the variety shows produced by Magwayen]]
-Magwayen is proud of its performing arts division, which consist of the Voice Department and Dance Department. It is known for creating edgy and riveting production numbers. It has produced concerts featuring the university's home grown talents. The legendary ''Incunabula'', jam-packed ''MMI'', the celebrated ''Chill out at WOW'' and the ''Artist Fest 2006'' were among the notable student concerts produced by the guild.
+Magwayen's performing arts division consists of the Voice Department and Department.{{what?|date=November 2024}} It has produced concerts featuring the university members. Student concerts produced by the guild have included ''Incunabula'', ''MMI'', ''Chill out at WOW'' and ''Artist Fest 2006''.{{citation needed|date=November 2024}}
 ===The Literary and Production Division===
-Magwayen takes pride for writing and mounting original productions. Students found a new way of speaking their hearts and soul through a variety of literary masterpieces. Some of their productions are ''[[Bidasari (stage play)|Bidasari]]'', ''Señorita Pretenciosa'', ''Hawla'', ''Tatlong Mukha'', ''Ang Principe ng Marulaya'', ''Live Act'' (comedy anthology, now with its 3rd installment), ''[[Indrapura (stage play)|Indrapura]]'', and many more.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWvDbJB1PiY Magwayen video] at [[ABS-CBN Corporation|ABS-CBN]]</ref>
+Magwayen's original productions have included ''[[Bidasari (stage play)|Bidasari]]'', ''Señorita Pretenciosa'', ''Hawla'', ''Tatlong Mukha'', ''Ang Principe ng Marulaya'', ''Live Act'' (comedy anthology), and ''[[Indrapura (stage play)|Indrapura]]''.{{citation needed|date=November 2024}}
-==List of Magwayen Directors==
+==List of Magwayen presidents and notable directors ==
+{{unreferenced section|date=November 2024}}
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-Aside from Marlon Miguel, [[Jerald Napoles]], and [[Real Florido]], Magwayen is home to talented and award-winning directors. In 2007, the following directors together with Real Florido collaborated to create a stageplay entitled ''Eks (X)''.
+Magwayen's directors have included Marlon Miguel, [[Jerald Napoles]], and [[Real Florido]].{{citation needed|date=November 2024}}
-* '''Michael Louis Flororita''' was the President of Magwayen Creative Scholars' Guild. He represented Magwayen in the President's Committee on Culture and Arts during his term. Michael is now working at an Events Agency under the [[Department of Trade and Industry (Philippines)|Department of Trade and Industry]] and still continues to be Magwayen's acting coach. He directed ''Tisoy'' in Eks (X).
-* '''Joan Jelica Lopez-Flores''' is a poet, musician, graphic artist and an aspiring filmmaker. Her short film ''Respite'' won a special award in ''Gawad CCP' Para Sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Bidyo'' in 2004. ''Sibuyas'', another short film she made, and her documentary ''Asyenda'' were finalists to the 2005 Catholic Mass Media Awards. She wrote and composed all the songs in the comedy-musical ''Saan Nagtatago Si Happiness?'', finalist to the 2nd Cinemalaya Indie Film Fest. She also worked for [[ABS-CBN Corporation|ABS-CBN]] Concept Development Group in 2005. Joan is currently employed in advertising agency Beginnings Communications Inc. as Copywriter. She directed ''Clemency'' with Renneth Moldes.
-* '''Renneth Moldes''' is the former vice-president for Literary and Productions Division of Magwayen from 2000 to 2002. She was the Technical Director of the guild's concerts from 1999 to 2002. She helped wrote in 2006 the controversial stageplay on homosexuality, ''Tatlong Mukha''. She is now working at an Events Agency under the [[Department of Trade and Industry (Philippines)|Department of Trade and Industry]]. She co-directed ''Clemency'' with Joan Jelica Lopez-Flores.
-* '''Carlo Angelo Yanesa''' has been the resident musical director for Magwayen stage productions and concerts. He directed ''19sUmtHnG'', Magwayen's musical romance offering in 2003. Carlo is currently working as musical coordinator, for ABS-CBN's Sunday variety show, [[ASAP (variety show)|ASAP]], and part-time [[vocal coach]] for ABS-CBN artists. He directed ''Kape'' in Eks (X).
-* '''Vidal Condicion''' is a scholar of the Center for Arts, Inc., where he showcased his singing and acting prowess in an array of musicale performances held at the Music Museum. He also played one of the major characters in Magwayen's ''Walang Umaga sa Casa Ligaya''. He directed ''Eks (X)''.
-* '''Vanessa Ann Singh''' is a former vice-president for the Performing Arts Division of Magwayen Creative Scholars' Guild. She has experience in professional theater, being part of [[Nick Joaquin]]'s Portrait of the Artist as Filipino. Vanessa also took part in the guild's 1st musical ''Bidasari'' in 1999 and 2000. She is now performing around Asia as the lead vocalist of Fast Track Band. She directed ''Byaning'' in Eks (X).
-* '''John Borgy Danao''' started in Magwayen at the age of 15. He organized parties in the club scene and worked with local and international DJs like DJ Manolet Dario, RuPaul, White Party Armsterdam and Salvation London DJs, Air Dance, Ragin' Divas, and May Bayot. His independent [[animated film]] was given honorable mention by Gawad CCP in 2003. He was part of the creative brainstorming group of GMA-7's ''[[Zaido]]''. He directed ''Ama Namin'' in Eks (X).
-* '''Franco Monticod''' is a former vice-president of Magwayen (2003–2004) and a graduate of Bachelor in Mass Communication. He is a freelance assistant director for music videos, TVCs, films and TV productions. His filmography include ''[[Mulawin the Movie]]'', ''Eternity'', ''[[La Visa Loca]]'', ''ICU BED #7'' (Cinemalaya 2005 entry) and ''Saan Nagtatago si Happiness?'' (Cinemalaya 2006 entry), ABS-CBN's ''[[Maalaala Mo Kaya]]'', ''[[Sa Piling Mo]]'', ''[[Maria Flor de Luna]]'' and ''[[Ysabella]]''. He also worked as a brainstormer of GMA-7's teleserye ''[[Impostora]]'' and ''[[Kamandag]]''. He directed ''Kompro'' in Eks (X).
-* '''Byron Joseph Barinuevo''' is a former President of Magwayen (2006–2007). He directed ''Ang Prinsipe ng Marulaya'' in 2005. He also bagged major roles for stage plays ''[[Indrapura (stage play)|Indrapura]]'' (2006), ''Tatlong Mukha'' (2006), ''Ang Prinsipe ng Marulaya'' (2005), ''19Sumthing'' (2004),  ''Trahedya dela Vida'' (2003), and ''Walang Umaga sa Casa Ligaya'' (2002). He is currently working as a project coordinator for [[Mowelfund Film Institute]]. He directed ''Huling Dalaw'' in Eks (X).
-* '''Shengka Mangahas''' worked as a writer and segment producer for MGM Advertising. She also worked as Events Production and Marketing Manager for Circuit Asia Events. She directed Magwayen's 1st stage play, ''Hawla'', and the two stagings of ''Bidasari''. She is currently an English Teacher for IECC and a student in Every Nation Leadership Institute. She directed ''Alas-tres''.
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 * [https://web.archive.org/web/20110709211345/http://www.pep.ph/events/364/X%20(Eks)%20to%20be%20staged%20at%20Pamantasan%20ng%20Lungsod%20ng%20Maynila X (Eks) to be staged at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila]
 * [https://web.archive.org/web/20030417225250/http://www.geocities.com/llinco/plm.html  PLM Geocities site]
-* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060717055343/http://www.asaihl.org/memb_plm.htm Association of South East Asian Institutes of Learning]
-* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070927223045/http://www.wiki-maps.com/manila/lid/pamantasan-ng-lungsod-ng-maynila Wikipedia Map]
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