Marinduque Community Theater

In the towns of Boac, Gasan and Buenavista the community theater group, Teatro Balangaw, has mounted original productions based on folk beliefs in the island-province of Marinduque. Cast members usually come from the localities where the presentations are performed.

"Mara Unduk", "Bulong", "Moryonan" and "Sukat Ipag-alab ng Damdamin" are some such productions presented in the form of dance-dramas. During the last couple of years, "Bulong" and "Moryonan" were toured in the island's six municipalities as part of the celebration of the Philippine International Arts Festival, undertaken by the Government of Marinduque in cooperation with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

Such presentations started in 1992, during the town fiesta in Boac, are aimed to generate higher appreciation on indigenous arts and traditions. They are inter-active and are presented free of charge to the general public.

Marinduque remains one of the poorest among the provinces in the Southern Tagalog Region, but it is known for its rich culture.

This video shows productions mounted in 2002 & 2003 and some photos of earlier performances.