 | pintig cultural group
spring tour 2001
nanay isog and her children
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The Pintig Cultural Group is excited to announce the Spring Tour of Nanay Isog and Her Children, an adaptation of Bertolt Brecht's Mother Courage and Her Children. During the Chicago staging in late 2000, theater critics embraced this Filipino adaptation set amid the Christian-Muslim conflict in Mindanao.
create a memorable event for your group
By sponsoring a performance of Nanay Isog you provide a quality activity for your group, gain local publicity, and have fundraising potential. Your can complete your reservation form online or download and print the attached document below. Please enclose the first deposit (and your reservation form if you did not complete it online) and send to get started.
tell me more about nanay
Considered by many as being one of Brecht's best plays, Mother Courage, Pintig's production, based on an English translation, tells the story of Nanay Isog, a simple businesswoman who peddles her wares to soldiers fighting on the island of Mindanao. She ignores the death and destruction all around her and instead relishes in her ability to squeeze profits from those on both sides of the conflict. Nanay tragically learns her bounty is eventually made at the expense of her own children. The play is two hours, fifteen minutes in length. Following the performance, most groups request time to interact with the cast and producer in an open forum. The play is fantastic, but don't take our word for it. See the attached newspaper review below.
what does it cost?
The cost for sponsorship is $2,000 per performance, plus additional costs for venue, and Pintig's travel to your city. Generally, selling 250 tickets at $15 each will cover your total costs. Many groups in the past have made additional profits by charging as much as $30 per ticket and selling souvenir program advertising space. By checking the numbers, you'll see how your group can develop a good profit.
what are the next steps?
While producing a theatrical production is usually time-consuming, Pintig will do most of the work. Your responsibilities are mostly to book a local venue and have members sell tickets to family and friends. A complete checklist is available.
tell me more about pintig
The vision of Pintig is to communicate the experiences and aspirations of Filipinos and Filipino-Americans to the larger, multi-cultural community. The non-profit cultural group has offices at 4750 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago and performs in Chicago in the fall and other U.S. cities in the spring. Pintig has appeared throughout the United States, and in the Philippines, Canada and Mexico. In addition to theater, the group's programming includes workshops, art exhibits and cultural forums.
You can view our website at: www.pintig.org to become more familiar with our past productions.
honors and grants
Recipient of the Ron Sable Activism Award from Crossroads and the Social Action Award from the Midwest Sociological Society of America, Pintig continues to seek innovative approaches to community organizing. The non-profit organization gains its support through volunteers and the generous donations of individuals.
Pintig is also supported by grants from the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, Crossroads Fund, Illinois Arts Council, Illinois Humanities Council and Resist.
final words
It is hoped that you will allow Pintig to partner with your organization this spring by hosting an event that will be unforgettable. If you need additional information, please don't hesitate to contact us via e-mail, phone, etc.
Salamat po,
Greg Taruc, Executive Director
Resources for arranging a Pintig performance:
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