School Performances
The Philippines Live from the Islands!
at the Orpheum Theatre
Teachers! Looking for a field trip for your students?
As part of the 2012 Salute to the Philippines, Memphis in May International
Festival presents The Philippines, Live
from the Islands! at the Orpheum
Theatre during International Week.
This
performance is specifically designed to share the culture of the honored
country with students through martial arts, music, and dance - live. The
magic of Manila hits the stage with Bayanihan
the National Dance Company of the Philippines.
The troupe epitomizes the spirit of Filipino folkloric dance and
traditions, translated into the modern stage.
The dramatic world of Filipino martial arts unfolds on the stage with an
exciting showcase from the Worldwide Family of Modern Arnis. See the evolution of one of the best-known
martial arts in the world filled with beauty, grace and lethal power.
The
performances are an excellent complement to any of the Memphis in May classroom
programs or competitions and are offered FREE
of charge to schools.
This year YOUR
students can experience the sights and sounds of the Philippines!
The Philippines, Live
from the Islands!
School Performances
Orpheum Theatre
Wednesday May 9 & Thursday May 10 at 10:00 AM
Performances will
last approximately 90 minutes. There is
no cost for students or chaperones to attend.
Schools should provide transportation to and from the show.
Limited seating, first come – first served
basis. Download and fill out the application form to request your seats today!
In-School Filipino Performances
Looking for a
program to bring to your school? As part
of the 2012 Salute to the Philippines, Memphis in May International Festival
presents the 2012 Filipino In-School
Performances!
This year’s In-School Performances
feature the national martial art of the Philippines demonstrated by Worldwide
Family of Modern Arnis.
YOUR
students can have the opportunity to see the traditional martial arts of the
Philippines right in your own school!
The performances will be on Monday May 14, Tuesday
May 15, Wednesday May 16, and Thursday May 17 during regular school hours in conjunction with the schools’ schedules.
There is no cost to schools for
hosting a performance. Download and fill out the application form to request an in-school performance!
The Memphis in May International Education Program is generously sponsored by