SIKAT sa UP!

Panahon na para pumanig...

2012-01-15T08:41:00.000+08:00

ika-3 at 4 Pebrero 2012.

Unibersidad ng Pilipinas, Diliman.

Para sa Bayan

2011-06-18T14:07:00.003+08:00

Ikaw, Isko at Iska, iniisip mo ba ang bayan?

The Sorting KAPP

2011-06-15T19:47:00.002+08:00

Truly a BOX OFFICE HIT!! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

BIDA 2011: The Sorting KAPP

2011-06-06T15:46:00.000+08:00

Begin your adventure in CSSP. BIDA 2011. 13 June 2011.

Kwentong SIKÁT!

2011-03-31T22:31:00.001+08:00

by MM Merilo, Dyosa 2010-2011

Ang buhay natin ay isang kwento: kinabibilangan ng sari-saring mga tauhan, nagaganap sa iba’t ibang lugar at panahon, at napapalibutan ng kung ano-anong mga pangyayari. Maari nating tignan na tayo rin mismo ang manunulat ng ating buhay, maari rin nating sabihing may gabay tayo sa pagsulat nito. Pero, ang mahalaga sa konseptong ito, bawat tao, may kwento. At itong mga kwentong ito ang siyang bumubuo sa kanyang pagkatao, at siya ring tumatangi sa kanya sa iba pang mga tao. Ikaw, ano ba’ng kwento mo? May mga kwento kasing ma-drama, masaya, puno ng aksyon at landi, sobra sa tamis, wagas sa pait. Maaring sa iba, walang saysay ang kwento ng buhay mo, pero sa SIKÁT, mahalaga ang kwento mo.

Binubuo ang SIKÁT ng mga indibidwal na kapwa rin may mga kwento, at itong mga kwentong ito ang siyang nagbibigay kulay at buhay sa samahan. Pwedeng hanguan ng materyal para sa dula, pwedeng gawing gabay sa mga gawain, pwede ring panggalingan ng kasiyahan at ugnayan ng samahan. Kaya malaya kang maglahad ng kwento mo, kung ano ang mga kinaiinisan mo sa buhay, mga bagay na kinaliligaya mo, pati na rin mga bagay na kahit hindi na dapat ilahad, sige, ilabas mo lang. Dahil ang SIKÁT, handang makinig sa kwento mo.

Pero ang SIKÁT, ano nga ba ang kwento ng SIKÁT?

Ang kwento ng SIKÁT ay kwentong UP. Kasama ang SIKÁT sa samu’t saring mga isyu na hinarap at hinaharap ng Unibersidad. Kasama ang SIKÁT sa lahat ng mga bagay na pinagdadaanan ng mga Isko at Iska: pag-prerog ng subject, pagpila sa OUR, pagtitipid ng pera, hellweek, dorm assemblies, bonding kasama ang mga kaibigan, isawan ni Mang Larry, ang Ikot at Toki, at marami pang iba. Kasama rin dito ang kwento mo kapwa Isko/Iska! Sa UP mismo nanggaling at nabuo ang SIKÁT, kaya tunay na magkaugnay ang SIKÁT at UP: UP SIKÁT.

Ang kwento ng SIKÁT ay kwentong Pilipino. Kasama ang SIKÁT sa iba’t ibang mga kaganapan at nagaganap sa bansa: krisis, pagtaas ng pamasahe, pagpapatalsik sa mga tiwaling opisyal, pagpaparangal sa mga mabubuting loob, pagtutulak ng pagbabago at pagpapaunlak ng mga programang magpapaunlad lahi at kultura nating mga Pilipino. Sensitibo ang SIKÁT sa mga hinaharap ng bansa bilang mga kabataang kasapi nito kaya nakikiisa ito sa mga gawaing naglulunsad ng katarungan, kapayapaan at kagalingan. Kasama rin dito ang kwento mo, kapwa Pilipino! Sa Pilipinas mismo nag-uugat ang diwa ng SIKÁT, kaya tunay na maka-Pilipino ang SIKÁT: UP Sirkulo ng mga Kabataang Artista.

Sa darating na taon, at sa mga susunod pa, kasama tayo sa pagbuo ng kwentong SIKÁT. Bawat miyembro ay pwedeng maging manunulat ng kwentong SIKÁT. Pwedeng simulan sa mga simpleng gawain tulad ng pakikilahok sa mga activities at meetings. Pwedeng ipagpatuloy sa pamamagitan ng pakikiisa o pagsisimula ng mga proyektong magpapatibay sa samahan. At tandaan natin na hindi lang para sa atin ang kwentong SIKÁT. Mas magiging makabuluhan ang kwentong SIKÁT kung ibabahagi rin natin ito sa iba, kaya pwede ring ipakilala natin ang SIKÁT sa mga kaibigan, kakilala, ka-dorm, classmate, kababata, at kung kanino pa!

Ano pa’ng hinihintay natin?

Tara na’t sama-sama tayong humabi ng mga kwentong SIKÁT! :)

Si Oble, Para sa Bayan

2011-03-22T16:30:00.007+08:00

Pagbati sa mga matatapang at matatalinong

Isko at Iska na magtatapos ngayong Abril!

Mabuhay kayo!

- UP SIKAT

2011 International Women's Day

2011-03-08T08:00:00.001+08:00

Babae ka. Mahalaga ang iyong karapatan at kalusugan.

PARA SA BAYAN.

(In celebration of the 2011 International Women's Day, March 8)

Para sa Bayan

2011-03-01T16:22:00.007+08:00

25 na taon na ang lumipas mula noong maganap ang People Power Revolution sa EDSA.

Ngunit lumipas man ang panahon at mga taon, tayong mga Pilipino ay may magagawa parin...

PARA SA BAYAN.

SIKAT Para sa Bayan

2011-02-25T12:00:00.002+08:00

"Para sa Bayan" Official Trailer from sikatupdiliman on Vimeo.

Spread the WORD. Keep the SECRET.

2011-01-11T22:30:00.018+08:00

A devious director. Two, actually.

A daring diva. Her lead actor.

The contravida. Her make-up artist — who knows something about the stage manager — who knows the security guard — who protects the ticket clerk.

A scheming detective. Two actually.

One audition reject — who knows a madman — who knows everybody else.

A politician. His escort. Their secret.

A magazine editor — who hires a bigtime model and three students — who makes some trouble.

The electrician — who knows a ghost — who knows what really happens next.

One big night of stellar performances.

One word.

SIKAT.

You can now send in your applications through the SIKAT Online Sign-up.

You may also email us @ up_sikat@yahoo.com or sikatupdiliman@gmail.com

You'll be enjoying our workshops (teambuilding, music, acting, dance, theater production skills, publicity, et cetera) where you can share the stage with the members and be yourself! In fact, you can have the chance to facilitate workshops and teach the members--if you have something new to share! In just a few months, you'll be ready to shine and be SIKAT!

PHOTOS/DESIGN: Martin Vidanes

SOS MODELS: Mickey Eva, Ginx Petterson, Missy Muyot

SIKAT Before Xmas 2010

2010-12-10T23:33:00.007+08:00

SIKAT BEFORE XMAS 2010:
THE SEARCH FOR THE NEXT SUPERSIKAT HOLIDAY IDOL'S GOT TALENT

Choreography: Louieric "Louie Gaga" Casibua
Direction/Sounds/Lights: Martin Vidanes
Costume/Production Design: Janelle Vargas, Erika Hitosis
Concept: Jeff Agustin, Tonton Mina, Pats Alcantara
Project Head: MM Merilo, Mickey Eva

Superla versus Darna!

2010-12-01T19:00:00.002+08:00

SUPERLA, the defender of the whole universe. Hindi lang palaban. Talagang lumalaban.
(excerpt from Halakhak 2009)

Can't Be Tamed

2010-11-21T00:00:00.007+08:00

Our lead SIKAT BACK UP DANCERS recently unleashed their wild side. Watch their performance in eXtinct (a UPD College of Science event at Ariato Il Terrazzo Tomas Morato, presented by the UPD College of Science Student Council) and see what we mean. : ) Please leave your comments too!

"There's a fine, fine line between being classy and being slutty.
These girls walk between that line. In high stilettos."
- Louie Gaga

"Awesome!"

- Missy Muyot

"What is WILD!"

- Janine Del Rosario

"WILD would be an understatement."
- Ramon Vinzon

WILD Dancers: Ginelle Petterson, Paula Valencia, and Alea Carpio
WILD Choreographer: Louieric "Louie Gaga" Casibua

SIKATraoke and the Big Band Theory

2010-10-01T08:53:00.021+08:00

ni Janine Del Rosario

Ano pa bang mas makapagpapa-excite ng isang Monday night kun'di ang makipag-tugtugan, makipag-awitan, at umindak sa saliw ng musikang Pinoy? Nitong ika-27 ng Setyembre, muling nagpaSIKAT ang samahan sa inihandog nitong munting concert: SIKATRAOKE: The UP SIKAT Big Band Theory Night, isang gabi ng saya at talento sa musika na ginanap sa My Brother's Mustache FolkBar sa Timog, Quezon City. Nagbigay tuwa ang mga performers sa mga taong umiibig, napapagod, nalilito at mga gusto lamang maaliw sa gabing iyon, sa kanilang pag-awit ng mga kantang swak na swak sa puso at damdamin. Ipinamalas ng Big Band Theory ang kanilang galing sa pagtugtog at pagkanta ng piling mga sikat na OPM tulad ng "Oo" ng Up Dharma Down, "Sundo" ng Imago, "Beer" ng Itchyworms, at "Spoliarium" ng Eheads.

Tampok din ang ilang sikat na “foreign music” tulad ng "Hey Soul Sister" ng Train at isang "Lady Gaga Medley".

Maliban sa mga miyembro at aplikante na nagtanghal sa SIKATraoke night, ilang alumni ang malugod na dumalo at nagpaSIKAT rin sa ma manonood.

Naunang nagtanghal si Kuya MchRon at nakipag-duet pa kay Mabel Ogoshi sa awiting "Tattooed On My Mind" ng DSound, at tumugtog naman ng gitara ang paborito naming si Kuya Jerome. Isa rin sa mga dumalo ay si Ate Joanna, isa sa mga founders ng SIKAT at ang aming “original voice talent”. Sobrang ikinatuwa ng mga manonood ang mga awiting kaniyang inawit tulad ng "Ur So Gay" ni Katy Perry at "Underneath Your Clothes" ni Shakira na talaga namang nagpainit sa gabi. Siya narin ang umawit ng finalé, ang "Leaving On A Jetplane" na talaga namang tagos sa puso.

Sa kabuuan, naging tagumpay ang SIKATRAOKE: The UP SIKAT Big Band Theory Night na pinagsaluhan ng mga kaibigan ng SIKAT, mga aplikante, miyembro at mga alumni.

Maraming salamat sa lahat ng dumalo! Magkita-kita tayo muli sa REPEAT PERFORMANCE ng SIKATRAOKE!!

Congratulations sa Big Band Theory! (Ramon Vinzon, Solomon Vicencio, and Van Battad)

Coming Out

2010-09-26T20:16:00.002+08:00

A UP SIKAT production directed by Jeff Agustin, co-directed by Martin Vidanes. Featuring Janine Del Rosario.

Ibirit Mo Beybeh!!

2010-09-21T08:54:00.012+08:00

Tugtugan at Kantahan? Biritan at Sigawan? Humanda sa pagsabog ng BIG BAND THEORY! Dito, sa'yo ang mikropono! Kaya sama na at makisaya sa SIKATraoke 2010!

SIKATraoke 2010 is a SIKAT7 (7th Anniversary) production, and made possible by the Big Band Theory and the So You Think SIKAT's Got Talent search.
Dito, SIKAT ka!

Lilipad Na!

2010-08-18T23:46:00.001+08:00

Si Darna ba ang lilipad? ... o hindi?

Abangan...

(Photo: Roa Almazan bilang Darna)

Ika-7 ng SIKAT!

2010-08-15T15:57:00.000+08:00

Seven years of Tao, Teatro, Pagbabago.
by Erica Hitosis

The Globe Telecom Tower in Pioneer Highlands served as host to UP SIKAT’s 7th anniversary celebration on August 7, Saturday. Aptly titled Vatuvlash: Ang Sagupaan ng apat na Daigdig (an imaginary "parallel universe" of SIKAT), the event reunited the four realms: Mammos, Subaria, Uthens and Monsapubismos to celebrate SIKAT’s 7 years of sharing and nurturing talents in a Vatuvlash-themed way.

(To discover "Vatuvlash", visit our Vatuvlash facebook page here.)

Resident members, applicants, and alumni shared a night of performances, good company, laughter and fun. CSSP Student Council Chairperson Oyie Javelosa (joining the So You Think SIKAT's Got Talent panel of judges) and Secretary General Dan Ramos also joined in the celebration, as well as our junior faculty adviser Tonton Clemente, making the night even more enjoyable.

The Big Band Theory (BBT) participants (Alea Carpio, Janine Del Rosario, Missy Gonzales, Ginelle Petterson, Laura Guico , Sski Sison and Sed Ramiro) showed everyone their talents in singing during the competition for the title of the BBT Supernova. This year’s recipient of the Big Band Supernova Award, Laura Guico sang the song Akap by Imago. Judges (Jeff Agustin, Marian Cloma, Oyie Javelosa, and Pats Alcantara) praised her pitch-perfect singing, while reminding her about stage presence, and maintaining contact with the audience.

Of course, The Back Up Dancers (BUD) were nothing short of amazing as they danced to a mash-up of ballet and hip-hop music. Keeping in mind the techniques they learned during their dance workshops, the BUDs moved and grooved for the title of Standout Dancer. The Standout Dancer Award went to one of SIKAT’s applicants, Alea Carpio. The BUD participants (Juma Mendoza, Alea Carpio, Louie Lugto, Joy Morris, Xhannen Reyes, Pam Fabros, Yvette Tuason, Meh Oquindo, Paula Yanuario, and Nikki Directo) exhibited "very high energy, charm, and skill" according to the judges (Marian Cloma, Ropert Gapasenao, Char Silva, and Bevs Lumbera). Some alumni even got carried away and joined in the dance showdown!

Current members of each committee also had their own performances. This year’s executive committee, headed by SIKAT president Mm Merilo and Artistic Director, Martin Vidanes, made their own music video for the song Islands by the XX. The Externals-Publicity and Special Committee members, headed by the Externals and Publicity Directors, Nikki Directo and Erica Hitosis, presented a fashion show based on the seven deadly sins. A sexy street-hiphop dance number by the members of the Finance-Secretariat and Membership committees, headed by Ramon Vinzon, Sski Sison and Janine Del Rosario respectively, was a showstopper of the night, while a rendition of Eraserheads’ Huling El Bimbo was sung by Van Battad, Ramon Vinzon and Solomon Vicencio—all members of the Big Band Theory.

The members weren’t the only ones who put on a show. The applicants, led by their batch head, Alea Carpio, performed a medley of Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance, BoB’s Nothing on You, and Jordin Sparks’ No Air. Some of the alumni entertained the guests with their lively and superb acts. Artistic Director and former President, Jeff Agustin and former Director for External Affairs, Marian Cloma performed a duet of Seasons of Love from the musical Rent with the very talented Jerome Mamaril on guitar. There was nothing but laughter and energy when alumnus, McRhon Banderlipe went onstage. He talked about SIKAT’s history in an amusing and entertaining way, and "WOW!-ed" us with his hilarious stand up comedy.

Our annual SIKAT anniversary night wouldn’t be complete without awards. This year, the award for Lifetime Achievement went to one of UP SIKAT’s founders and proud alumnus, Pats Alcantara. The awarding ceremony is a yearly event where awards like these are given out to the members, to recognize their achievement in the past year. This year, however, prom-themed awards were also given to the Prom Prince and Princess (Best Dressed Award) to Martin Vidanes and Missy Muyot, while Van Battad and Erica Hitosis were awarded Prom King and Queen.

* More pictures of the Anniversary Night Celebration can be found in UP SIKAT’s multiply site (CLICK HERE)

** Photos by Martin Vidanes

SIKAT sa KAPPistahan

2010-08-04T23:10:00.000+08:00

ni Janine del Rosario at Erica Hitosis

Photo: SIKAT new generation Voice talents (from left: Allen, Ginelle, Erica, Van, Mabel, Jeff, and Laura)

Heto na, nakita mo na!

Ipinakilala na ng UP SIKAT ang THE BIG BAND THEORY at THE BACK-UP DANCERS sa pinaka-unang pagtatanghal ng mga ito sa naganap na FRESHIETIME, ang KAPPistahan 2010 na ginanap sa engrandeng AS Lobby. Ito ay isang gabi ng saya at pagbibigay aliw sa mga bagong freshmen ng Kolehiyo ng Agham Panlipunan at Pilosopiya na hatid ng CSSP Student Council.

Photo: The Big Band Theory with the Big Lead Vocalist Mabel (guest vocalists: Sed, Darrell; instrumentalists: Ramon, Sol, Van, Fifi; back-up vocals: Janine, Sski, Erica)

Itinanghal ng UP SIKAT ang isa sa kanilang "signature performances", ang Voice Talents na sinundan rin ng isang mash-up na inihandog naman ng Big Band Theory. Sumabay ang mga freshie sa mga tugtog na tulad ng Lovefool, Smooth Operator, Yes Yes Show, Anak at Magasin. Ito na mismo ang "launching" ng The Big Band Theory.

Nagpakitang-gilas rin ang The Back Up Dancers na nagtanghal naman, sa unang pagkakataon, ng sayaw na Wow, OMG, at Drop It Low. Nakaka-wow talaga panooring umindak ang The Back Up Dancers ng SIKAT! (Photo: lead backup dancer Louie)

Sadyang napakasaya at nakakaaliw ang taunang KAPPistahan ng CSSP, lalo na para sa mga freshies, at sa gabing ito ay naipakitang muli ng SIKAT ang pagmamahal sa pagtatanghal.

* The Big Band Theory and The Back Up Dancers are still holding auditions. You may read the details here.

** Photos by Walter Cheng and Vince Escarcha

Ballet at Streetdance?

2010-08-02T21:14:00.000+08:00

Excited ang BACK UP DANCERS habang naghihintay sa kanilang unang dance workshop sa PHAN 3rd floor, ang paboritong workshop venue ng SIKAT. Si Ginelle Petterson, Punong Diwata ng SIKAT, ang lead dancer ng grupo ay hindi rin maitago ang pananabik; maliban kay Bevs Lumbera, ang Diyosa ng SIKAT ng nakaraang taon na naroon upang makisaya sa dance workshop, ang Emergency Performing Sensation at former Director for External Affairs (Diwata ng Mukha) na si Marian Cloma ay inaasahang dumating upang mag-facilitate at magturo ng ilang sensational dance moves!

Si Marian ay kilala bilang Emergency Performing Sensation ng SIKAT dahil sa kaniyang mga ginampanang roles sa karamihan ng mga pagtatanghal ng SIKAT—na kadalasan ay hinihila siya nang biglaan o pinagtatanghal ng impromptu. At siempre, mas kilala siya bilang isang versatile dancer ng SIKAT. From classical ballet to modern jazz, ballroom to streetdance, this petite dancer can really do the moves!

Aming tinanong kay Marian kung ano ba ang dapat tandaan sa pagsayaw, sagot niya: "Your facial expression is very important. Hindi dapat ito kalimutan sa pag-choreograph ng isang sayaw."

Abangan ang dance showdown ng BACK UP DANCERS sa Grand Finale ngayong Agosto. Ang challenge: Ballet at Streetdance mash up! Kabugan na!

* Si Marian ay kasalukuyang nasa senior year sa UP College of Law. Maliban sa pagsayaw, siya rin ay umaawit, umaarte, at nagsusulat.

IKA-7 TAON ng SIKAT

2010-08-02T02:00:00.000+08:00

Abangan ang pagdating ng VATUVLASH: Ang Sagupaan ng Apat na Daigdig ngayong Agosto.

Panahon na para pumanig... Kaninong puwersa ka?

Magpapakitang-gilas muli ang mga tala sa buong kalawakan sa pagdiriwang ng ika-7 taon ng UP SIKAT. Tara, sali na sa aming paglalakbay!

COMING SOON: SUPERLA! (Ang Pagbabalik ng Superhero ng Buong Universe)

Our favorite superhero is coming back with a big bang! Conquering the universe is more exciting with her new and improved superpowers! We'll be uploading video snippets of the live combat scenes of SUPERLA! only here at SIKAT sa UP online! Stay tuned!

Tatlo... Magkasalo!

2010-08-02T00:58:00.000+08:00

Sobrang excited ka na bang makinig sa PSYCH O'CLOCK HABIT ngayong Huwebes?

Tatlo...Magkasalo.

with special guest host
DR. MARGIE HOLMES

Sali na ngayong Huwebes, 6-7 ng gabi sa DZUP 1602 (AM)

Livestreaming: dilc.upd.edu.ph
Facebook page: Psych O'Clock Habit

So You Think SIKAT's Got Talent?

2010-07-27T00:20:00.001+08:00

THE BACK UP DANCERS

THE BIG BAND THEORY

THE PANEL OF JUDGES

AUGUST 2010.

So you think SIKAT's got talent? Patunayan mo.

Stop, Look, and Listen. Ang talento mo ba ay parang traffic light? Kayang patigilin ang madla? Kayang pagmadaliin o patakbuhin ang mga tao? IKAW na ba ang talentadong Isko o Iska na hinahanap ng SIKAT? (Ikaw nga!)

Go go go! Ipamalas mo na ang iyong mga talento at umarangkada na sa pinakaaabangang talent search: SO YOU THINK SIKAT'S GOT TALENT!

COMING SOON:

Meet the Judges (Mga Sumikat/Alumni) of So You Think SIKAT's Got Talent

Meet the Participants (during auditions) of the Big Band Theory

Meet the Participants (during auditions) of the Back Up Dancers

For more information, check our mechanics (below/earlier posts).

The BACK UP Dancers

2010-07-20T19:48:00.000+08:00

THE BACK UP DANCERS talent search is organized by the UP Sirkulo ng mga Kabataang Artista (UP SIKAT) in celebration of the organization's seven years of shining talent. An empowering perspective indeed, UP SIKAT believes that anyone can shine and be a star, even back up dancers! Kaya handa ka na bang mangabog... as a back up dancer? This time, the stage is all yours!

MECHANICS

• Bona fide students of UP Diliman are encouraged to apply and join the BACK UP DANCERS talent search. Students from other colleges (outside UP Diliman) may also qualify (please coordinate with the UP SIKAT Externals Committee for more information).

• The participants will undergo training in a span of three weeks.

• Participants will be immersed in a three-week training program, with regular dance workshops.

• The dance facilitators are in charge with the choreography and training. Each participant are expected to master the choreography given a short period of time and prepare for the auditions. The facilitators/choreographers will select the specific songs or dances for the duration of the workshops. The participants, however, will get to choose their own music for the dances they will choreograph on their own.

• The Grand Showdown will be held during the UP SIKAT Anniversary Night, August 2010. The participants will perform a mash-up of songs and will get to show their dance and movement skills. A panel of SIKAT alumni will be judging the showdown a la So You Think SIKAT's Got Talent.

• Each participant will receive a certificate of participation, and special awards will be given during the UP SIKAT Awards Night.

AUDITIONS:

Part 1 - Taught choreography (workshop)
Part 2 - Own choreography

* For more information on how to join the BACK UP DANCERS, please contact Ginelle (09179564077) or Juma (09062173741). Thank you.

The BIG BAND Theory

2010-07-19T17:56:00.000+08:00

THE BIG BAND THEORY is a talent search and music workshop organized by the UP Sirkulo ng mga Kabataang Artista (UP SIKAT) in celebration of the organization's seven years of shining talent. As the saying goes... "It all started with the BIG BAND!" UP SIKAT dreams big this year and that dream could actually be yours too! So brace yourself... ... sasabog na!

MECHANICS

• Bona fide students of UP Diliman are encouraged to apply and join the first ever BIG BAND THEORY talent search. Students from other colleges (outside UP Diliman) may also qualify (please coordinate with the UP SIKAT Externals Committee for more information).

• Participants will be immersed in a three-week training program, which includes regular workshops and actual performances.

• In each week of the training program, the participants will be given a set of songs that they should rehearse and perform with the facilitating band. The facilitating band may set a fixed schedule or negotiate flexible rehearsal dates with the participants.

• However, participants may still join anytime, and/or may be eligible for the final showdown given they perform at least twice for the duration of the program.

• Each participant will randomly be given a song (through "bunutan") at the start of each week. A rehearsal day with the facilitating band will be scheduled, and each participant may also suggest a particular style or arrangement he/she wants to perform the song with the band. The band will give comments or necessary critique regarding the participant's choice of style or arrangement.

• During each General Assembly (GA) of UP SIKAT, each participant will perform his/her assigned songs with the facilitating band. In case a participant misses a SIKAT GA, a special public performance will be assigned to him/her.

• The Grand Finale (final showdown) will be held during the UP SIKAT Anniversary Night, August 2010. In this event, all participants are expected to perform a medley from the third week setlist with the band. The medley will be divided into: two chorus parts and one solo part. During the chorus parts, the participants are expected to sing altogether. Each participant will then sing his/her assigned songs from the setlist in their respective solo parts (still tentative, depending on the number of participants). A panel of SIKAT alumni will be judging the showdown a la So You Think SIKAT's Got Talent.

• Each participant will receive a certificate of participation, and special awards will be given during the UP SIKAT Awards Night.

* For more information on how to join The BIG BAND Theory, please contact Van (09214685625) or Sol (09177616576). Thank you.

Tao. Teatro, Pagbabago. Dito kilala ang UP SIKAT.

2010-07-15T23:42:00.000+08:00

ni Erica Hitosis

Isa sa mga layunin ng samahan ang magpahalaga at kumilala sa mga talento ng bawat indibidwal, at humubog ng isang uri ng teatrong maka-Pilipino, malaya at mapagpalaya. Hindi na siguro nakapagtatakang magkaroon ng isang Educational Discussion ang UP SIKAT tungkol sa Sikolohiyang Pilipino (SP) at ang "Teatrong Sikat".

Inimbitahan namin ang "sumikat" (SIKAT alumnus) na si Sir Ton Clemente, mula sa Department of Psychology, CSSP sa isang talakayan noong nakaraang Martes, 13 July. Ibinahagi niya ang kanyang kaalaman tungkol sa Sikolohiyang Pilipino at ang kaugnayan nito sa sining at teatrong tatak-SIKAT. Sa katunayan, mayroon siyang tatlong malalaking pabaon mula sa SP:

#1 Maka-Pilipino Tayo!

Mahalaga sa bawat samahang panteatro na isipin kung sino ang kanilang manonood. Sino nga ba naman ang manunood at tatangkilik ng mga palabas na hindi angkop sa kultura at karanasan ng mga manonood nito? Ang mga pagtatanghal ng SIKAT ay kailangang maipakita ang pagkiling sa mga karanasan ng "buhay Isko at Iska", at higit pa roon, ang buhay Pilipino. Kailangan ipakita sa pagtatanghal na mayroong pagmamahal at suporta para sa bayan dahil dito makikilala ang tunay na Teatrong Pilipino.

#2 Makabuluhan at Makahulugan Tayo!

Hindi lamang nais ng SIKAT ang magbigay-aliw, isinusulong din ng samahang ito ang pagbabahagi ng mga makabuluhan at may kahulugan na palabas. Ayon kay Sir Ton, nararapat na magkaroon ng malinaw na layunin ang bawat palabas, at kailangan ding may maiuuwing kaalaman ang mga nanunood nito upang maging daan ang sining sa pagbabago ng tao, at sa lipunang ginagalawan niya.

#3 Teatro Tayo ng Pagbabago!

Naniniwala ang samahan na ang teatro ay isa sa mga pinaka-mabisang instrumento ng pagbabago, at kailangang gamitin ito upang makapag-pahayag ng mensahe sa nakararami ukol sa mga isyu na napapanahon at angkop sa kanilang manonood. Kailangan ay mahikayat ng sining ang bawat isa na gumawa ng kanilang bahagi tungo sa isang mas maunlad na kinabukasan.

Nag-iwan din ng ilang hamon si Sir Ton sa lahat ng dumalo sa discussion na ito. Nais niyang balikan ng mga miyembro at suriin ang mga nakaraang pagtatanghal ng SIKAT. Ang mga ito ba ay maka-Pilipino, makabuluhan at makahulugan? (O alin sa mga nakaraang pagtatanghal ang maka-Pilipino, makabuluhan at makahulugan, at alin kaya ang naiba ng direksyon?) Kasama na rin dito ang mga palabas pang itatanghal ng SIKAT sa hinaharap. Nararapat lang na gawing gabay ng teatrong SIKAT ang Sikolohiyang Pilipino, upang lalong maramdaman at maisakatuparan ang mga salitang “Tao. Teatro. Pagbabago.”

* Si Erica ang kasalukuyang Diwata ng Halina ng SIKAT

* Si Tonton Clemente ay kasalukuyang junior faculty adviser ng SIKAT, at host sa Psych O'Clock Habit sa DZUP 1602.

Applicants' Orientation (First Sem, 2010)

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Salamat sa mga nagpunta at nag-enjoy sa applicants' orientation ng SIKAT last week! Sa mga hindi nakasama, don't worry, we'll have another round!

We're inviting everyone to sign up: please send your application HERE.

For your inquiriea, please contact our Diwata ng Gayuma (Janine) at 09177331325 or email us at sikaupdiliman@gmail.com.

Go GAGA!

2010-07-10T20:32:00.000+08:00

Paano ba maging GAGA?

Tanong:

Nadadaan ba ito sa outrageous na mga sayaw at galaw? Kailangan mo ba ng mga kakaiba at over-the-top na costume at make-up?

Sagot:

Bahala ka. Buhay mo 'yan.

Pero siempre, may isa pang alternatibong paraan upang maging GAGA ka! Ipamalas mo ang iyong GALING at GANDA! Join na sa UP SIKAT at samahan mo kami sa iba't ibang anyo ng pagtatanghal na siguradong may GAGA!

SIGN UP ONLINE

Photos / Design: Martin Vidanes

GAGA Models: Sweet Atienza, MM Merilo, Nikki Directo, Erica Hitosis, Sski Sison

Masarap Ulit-ulitin!

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UP SIKAT invites everyone to tune in to DZUP 1602 (AM Radio) every Thursday at 6:00-7:00pm and experience the Psych O'Clock Habit!

With livestreaming at dilc.upd.edu.ph

Anchored by Professors Chei Billedo and Ton Clemente (Junior faculty adviser of UP SIKAT)

Congratulations to Ma'am Chei and Sir Tonton on their pilot episode last thursday (July 8)! Ang sarap ulit-ulitin!

Voice Talents Galore!

2010-07-10T02:50:00.000+08:00

Ang saya balik-balikan ang mga bagay na nakapagpasaya sa atin, nakapagpatawa, at naging bahagi na ng ating buhay. (Nakaka-miss kasi.)

Kaya naman, ating balikan ang ilan sa mga memorable voice talent performances ng SIKAT sa iba't ibang sulok ng UP! Handa ka na ba? Fasten your seatbelt as we bring you... the original and signature voice talent performance of UP SIKAT!

School of Economics UP Theater

College of Engineering AS Steps (KAPPistahan)

But wait, there's more! We'll post more videos of our voice talents soon!

Tell your friends about us now! Or visit our youtube channel: www.youtube.com/sikatupdiliman

OUT NOW!

2010-07-09T02:56:00.000+08:00

Unleash your

STAR POTENTIAL!

UP SIKAT opens the new semester with the theme: GAGA (Galing at Ganda) and invites all artists, singers, dancers, instrumentalists, writers, theater enthusiasts, and everyone else to SIGN-UP ONLINE and send their application now!

We are offering free workshops (theater, acting, voice, music, dance, scriptwriting, design & layout, hosting, et cetera) every week!

For more details, please contact our Diwata ng Gayuma (Janine) at 09177331325 or email us at sikaupdiliman@gmail.com

Bakit ka SIKAT?

May talento ka.Taga-UP ka, magaling ka.Naniniwala ka sa angkinggaling ng bawat indibidwal.Gusto mong maging simula ng pagbabago.

Ikaw ba ay… (u)maarte, singer, dancer,gitarista, rakista, japanera,writer, poet, dramatista,layout artist, komedyante, designer, direktor, editor, commentator, at iba pa?Pwes, SIKAT ka!

SIKAT kami.

We are the performing arts org of CSSP & the youngest theater org in UP Diliman

We believe that everyone has GOT TALENT! Not only in acting/performing, but in starting great ideas, creating new means of self expression, and achieving a lot more!

Almost 50% of our alumni went to the UP College of Law or are taking up Law in other universities (pwede na rin kaming pre-Law org!)

Being SIKAT is about being the best and reaching one’s maximum potential.

Visit our YouTube channel and get to know us more: youtube.com/sikatupdiliman

Dito, SIKAT ka!

20 Ways to Enjoy A.S.

2010-07-08T03:10:00.000+08:00

CSSP Freshmen Welcome Orientation 2010

THE SUPERFRESHIE CRUISE
Tara! Sakay na!

Featuring:
Anna Isaguirre (Freshka/Freshie)
Janine del Rosario (Iska/Freshie)
Dan Ramos (Kuya Lifeguard)
Mabel Ogoshi (Sharon)
Xavier Su ("Real freshie" Cameo)
Ginelle Petterson, Kenji Casul, Nikki Directo (Mean Girls)
and the CSSP Student Council 2010-2011

presented by
The CSSP Student Council AY2010-2011
and UP SIKAT (Sirkulo ng mga Kabataang Artista)

Director & Editor: Jeff Agustin
Assistant Director: Martin Vidanes
Production Manager: MM Merilo
Music (Opening Sequence): Ramon Vinzon
Camera: Sski Sison

BIDA 2010: The SuperFreshie Cruise!

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BIDA Retrospective Exhibition

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We are proud to present the amazing BIDA videos that have truly made the CSSP Freshman Welcome Assembly tradition more colorful and truly SIKAT!

(BIDA: Bagong Isko at Iska Dito sa A.S.)

BIDA 2009

BIDA 2008

BIDA 2007

BIDA 2006

BIDA 2005

BIDA 2004

Which BIDA video/theme do you like best? Tell us about your favorite BIDA video and we'll share the story behind it. : )

"Iiwasan Ko Mismo"

2010-04-20T06:10:00.000+08:00

"IIWASAN KO MISMO ANG DENGUE"
Educational Video Project: Dengue Control in the Philippines

* A collaborative project of
De La Salle University Manila (DLSU)
Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM)
Infectious Diseases Office, National Communicable Disease Control Program, Department of Health (DOH)

* With funding support from
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR)

* Cast
UP Sirkulo ng mga Kabataang Artista (UP SIKAT)

Class of 2010

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Ibang klase talaga ang SIKAT! Cheers!

Pusong SIKAT 2009

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Inihahandog ng UP SIKAT

Ang isang gabi ng tula, musika, at pagtatanghal

"Pusong SIKAT"

♥

... Ikaw, kailan mo huling kinausap ang iyong puso?

Mayroon bang didilim pa sa gabing walang buwan o bituin?

Kasama ka sa mga kwento ng luha, hinagpis at tuwa. Sa mga kanta ang pag-ibig, pagkalimot at pag-alala. Hali ka na. Kasama ka. Feb 12, 2010.

Pusong Sikat.

A night of poetry and songs.

Featuring original poetry and special performances by our talented members and alumni

Some of our contributors: (and their blogs)

Janine Del Rosario (confessionsofthetruth.blogspot.com)

Martin Vidanes (sothenitwas.blogspot.com)

MM Merilo (butterflytears.blogspot.com)

Jeff Agustin (universeandwords.blogspot.com)

Pelikulang Porno?

2009-12-11T15:26:00.000+08:00

UP SIKAT proudly presents the UP Diliman Screening of the indie film:

69 1/2

The Making of the Most Artistic Filipino Pornographic Film Ever Made

Starring NICCO MANALO KATHERINE LUNA JAO MAPA BITUIN ESCALANTE TADO

A COMEDY by Ted Manotoc

* To everyone who came... thank you for making this event a box office hit!!

Buenas Noches! (SIKAT Before Xmas 2009)

2009-12-05T12:25:00.000+08:00

Paano nga ba mag-celebrate ng Pasko ang mga Pinoy?

Makulay, maganda, at maningning! At siempre, mas masaya ang Pasko lalo na kung sama-sama ang buong pamilya, salu-salo sa isang makulay na Buenas Noches!! ... ah, este, Noche Buena pala!

SIKAT BEFORE XMAS 2009
"Buenas Noches"

December 4, 2009

KAPPaskuhan 2009 (Organized by the CSSP Student Council)

Balay Kalinaw, UP Diliman

Starring:

Bevs Lumbera (Inay), Robert Badrina (Itay), Angela Alcantara (Ate), Sweet Atienza (Kuya), MM Merilo & Katreena Ramos (Kambal na Bunso), Mabel Ogoshi (Inday 1) Janine Del Rosario (Inday 2), Kenji Casul (Ministry Worker a.k.a. Caroling Organizer) & The Street Children of Beverly Hills (headed by Sanie Guevarra & Sasa De Vega, dancing Jingle Bell Rock), and Allen Yu (Host)

Script: Jeff Agustin

Costume: SIKAT Applicants and production staff

HALAKHAK Back to Back to Back

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Featuring 6 original performances:

BOSES NG MGA SIKAT (2003)

BATTLE OF THE SEASONS (2004)

KAKASA-KASA KA BA? (2009)

SUPERLA! (2005)

TINDAHAN NI ALING KEME (2005)

HOT LINE (2009)

Overall Direction: Jeff Agustin

Concept: Pats Alcantara, Jeff Agustin

Sound Design: Martin Vidanes

Make Up: Roa Almazan

A Celebration of Humor, Wit, and Laughter!

10 September 2009 * 7PM * UP School of Economics Auditorium

On its sixth year, the UP Sirkulo ng mga Kabataang Artista (UP SIKAT) continues its vibrant brand of performing, with its ensemble of artists who continue to distinguish themselves with their creative and artistic talents.

This September, UP SIKAT launches its return to the stage with Halakhak Back to Back to Back 2009: A Celebration of Humor, Wit, and Laughter! Once more, UP SIKAT showcases its well-loved collection of skits and sketches, as well as new material that promises to rock the house. With inspired performances from its ensemble of budding performers, as well as appearances from its alumni, UP SIKAT aims to provide a window to the Filipino psyche – that amidst that many challenges that beset our time, we never forget to laugh and appreciate the lighter side of life.

Listen to our radio plug:

Thank you very much for all your overwhelming laughter and support!
Thank you very very much!
- UP Sirkulo ng mga Kabataang Artista - SIKAT!

Wala Kang Takas... sa Kapalaran

2009-09-01T14:10:00.000+08:00

UP SIKAT proudly presents the UP Diliman screening of the indie film:

MANGHUHULA

Starring Eula Valdes, Glaiza De Castro, Chanda Romero, Bella Flores, and more!

Directed by Paolo Herras

31 AUGUST 2009
UP FILM INSTITUTE (Cine Adarna)
University of the Philippines-Diliman

Supported by

the National Commission for Culture and the Arts
Official Selection, 10th Cinemanila International Film Festival

Supported by the UP Sirkulo ng mga Kabataang Artista (UP SIKAT), the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy Student Council (CSSPSC), BUKLOD CSSP and UP ALYANSA

* Maraming salamat sa lahat ng dumalo sa event na ito!

2008 SIKAT Before Christmas (UP Theater)

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SIKAT Before Xmas 2008 (PART 1)

The Battle of the Seasons!

Karolfest, UP Theater, December 2008

Powerhouse Cast:
Kenji Casul, Mabel Ogoshi, Mario Cerilles, Sasa De Vega, Faye Aspi, Angela Alcantara, Ginelle Petterson, Bevs Lumbera, Manfred Manalo, MM Merilo, Adrian Gabriel, April Dellosa, Sanie Guevarra, Drew Nepomuceno and Allen Yu (Host)

Script & Overall Direction: Jeff Agustin
Lights & Music: Martin Vidanes & Harmond Marte

"Bakit ikaw ang pinaka-SIKAT na holiday?"

2008-12-09T12:29:00.000+08:00

Paano?

2008-12-01T00:34:00.000+08:00

Inihahandog ng UP SIKAT ang pinakabago nitong tema: ang telenovela ng PAG-IBIG.

Maraming anyo ito: pag-ibig sa isang natatanging tao, pag-ibig sa isang kaibigan, sikretong pag-ibig, pag-ibig sa sarili, pamantasan at bayan, pag-ibig sa sining at pagtatanghal.

Abangan...

2008-11-30T23:42:00.000+08:00

Idol Grand Finals

2008-10-26T21:51:00.000+08:00

Alice Corpus, one of our multi-talented alumni championed the 2008 Sykes Idol!

Of course, we were there, fanatically waving our cut-out ALICE letters and screaming our lungs out! What an experience. SIKAT talaga!

Mapaghiganting Pag-ibig

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Ang Telenovelang SIKAT

Ang telenovela ay isa sa mga pinaka-paboritong libangan ng karamihan. Siempre, sa UP, hindi magpapahuli ang UP SIKAT sa pagsubaybay ng mga kapanapanabik na mga twist sa buhay buhay ng mga mag-aaral. Maraming tagpo, maraming salaysay, maraming tsismis ang matutunghayan. Isa na rito ang PAG-IBIG.

Ikaw, hindi ba't natikman mo na ang lupit ng PAG-IBIG? Minsan ba'y napaisip ka kung ano ba talaga ito?

Inihahandog ng UP SIKAT ang pinakabago nitong tema, ang telenovela ng buhay PAG-IBIG. Maraming anyo ito: pag-ibig sa isang natatanging tao, pag-ibig sa isang kaibigan, sikretong pag-ibig, pag-ibig sa pamantasan at bayan, pag-ibig sa sining.

Tulad mo, umiibig kami. Sa sining ng pagtatanghal. Iniibig namin ang pag-awit, pagsayaw, paggalaw, pagsulat, at iba pa.

Halika, tikman natin at lasapin ang tamis, pait, tabang, anghang, lagkit, lamig at init ng PAG-IBIG.

PHOTOS:

Char Silva as Medusa,

ang babaeng nagdurusa

Angela Alcantara as Kassandra Negra,

ang ambisyosang model

April Dellosa as Madame Strawberry,

ang mapusok na manghuhula

(Photos by Martin Vidanes,

Art Direction by Jeff Agustin)

Mapaglarong Pag-ibig

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Ang Telenovelang SIKAT

Isa na rito ang PAG-IBIG.

Ikaw, hindi ba't natikman mo na ang lupit ng PAG-IBIG? Minsan ba'y napaisip ka kung ano ba talaga ito?

Inihahandog ng UP SIKAT ang pinakabago nitong tema, ang telenovela ng buhay PAG-IBIG. Maraming anyo i

to: pag-ibig sa isang natatanging tao, pag-ibig sa isang kaibigan, sikretong pag-ibig, pag-ibig sa pamantasan at bayan, pag-ibig sa sining.

Tulad mo, umiibig kami. Sa sining ng pagtatanghal. Iniibig namin ang pag-awit, pagsayaw, paggalaw, pagsulat, at iba pa.

Halika, tikman natin at lasapin ang tamis, pait, tabang, anghang, lagkit, lamig at init ng PAG-IBIG.

PHOTOS:

Payton Yao as Walter,

ang binatang walang pakialam

Mabel Ogoshi as Mabel,

ang bonggang-bonggang starlet ng mga nightclub

Kenji Casul as Vivora,

ang babaeng mapang-akit

(Photos by Martin Vidanes,

Art Direction by Jeff Agustin)

WOW CSSP!

2008-06-08T03:04:00.000+08:00

Boses ng SIKAT (2005)

2005-12-17T12:08:00.000+08:00

Ito ang first time na naimbitahan at nagtanghal ang UP SIKAT sa napakalaking crowd ng UP Theater. Isa lamang ang UP SIKAT sa mga intermission numbers ng event na "Awitan", na isang university-wide choral competition. (Salamat sa mga naging fans ng UP SIKAT matapos kaming mapanood dito, pagbubutihan pa namin sa mga susunod na pagtatanghal!)

FLASHBACK:

Ang "signature voice talent" performance ng UP SIKAT ay unang itinanghal sa isang event sa UP College of Mass Communication noong 2003, bilang intermission number (iisang tao lamang dati ang gumanap para dito, akalain mo?). Ngunit sumikat ito nang itanghal ito sa engrandeng AS Lobby noong 2004 sa PASIKLABAN sa CSSP (College of Social Sciences and Philosophy), featuring Serah Laquindanum, Drew Nepomuceno, at Jeff Agustin.

Ito naman ang first time na magtanghal ang UP SIKAT sa UP Abelardo Theater. (Ito rin ang pinaka-lumang video recording ng Voice Talents performance ng UP SIKAT.)

Back to Back to Back

2004-12-11T10:39:00.000+08:00

The University Student Council and UP SIKAT present "UP Palooza Unleashed!"

Amazing back to back performances at the UP Abelardo Hall Theater in 2004 featuring the voices of SIKAT! (Run to You by Alice Corpus, Power of Love by Thone Carlos, Narito Ako by Drew Nepomuceno, and One Moment In Time by Serah Laquindanum)

... and SIKAT's favorite theme song Seasons of Love!

(with Pats Alcantara, Arjay Arellano, and the whole gang!)

Tao. Teatro. Pagbabago.

2003-08-01T15:01:00.000+08:00

Ito ang mga adhikaing sinusulong ng Sirkulo ng mga Kabataang Artista na binuo upang mailapit ang teatro sa mas nakararaming mga tao. Itinatag noong 2003, ang UP SIKAT, bilang isang pinakabagong grupong panteatro, ay naging tapat sa kaniyang layunin sa pamamagitan ng pagsusulong ng mga gawaing panteatro gaya ng pagtatanghal, pagbibigay ng mga workshops at educational discussions na makatutulong sa paglinang ng mga kakayahan ng bawat indibidwal sa larangan ng sining panteatro. Kasama ang UP SIKAT sa pagsusulong ng isang progresibo, multi-perspektibong aktibismo sa pamamagitan ng paglahok sa mga isyung kinakaharap ng ating kapwa kamag-aral.

UP SIKAT

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We are the UP Sirkulo ng mga Kabataang Artista (UP SIKAT), the youngest theater and performing arts organization in the University of the Philippines-Diliman and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP). Established in 2003, UP SIKAT is home to over 30 budding performing artists belonging to diverse backgrounds such as the social sciences, the arts, mass communication, engineering, among others.

Consistent with its thrust, "tao, teatro, pagbabago", UP SIKAT has been active in promoting theater and the performing arts in the University as well as in advancing issues like volunteerism and community empowerment.

UP SIKAT is a proud member of UP ALYANSA ng mga Mag-aaral para sa Panlipunang Katwiran at Kaunlaran. (Visit the UP ALYANSA website for more information.)