By Karren Jay G. Asgar
Join us for the upcoming, most anticipated event of the year – the re-creation of the Hopevale Musicale, happening on December 2-3, 2024, at CPU’s Rose Memorial Auditorium. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience, where music, drama, and cultural storytelling come to life!
On December 2 & 3, 2024, the highly anticipated restaging of the Hopevale Musicale is set to take center stage of CPU’s Rose Memorial Auditorium.
This production, led by Ms. Margaret “Pitsik” Dominado and Dr. Denzel Dequiado, with Rev. Dr. Elmo Dianala Familiaran serving as a consultant, will feature the remarkable story of 11 American Baptist missionaries who faced adversity during World War II. It will showcase a narrative of their faith, courage, and sacrifice as they sought refuge in the forest of Tapaz, Capiz, where they were sheltered by Filipino villagers during their darkest hours.
“The pursuit of understanding our collective identity as an institution continues. There is a unique avenue through which we can delve into the annals of history and experience its richness in a profoundly emotive manner—through music. The Hopevale Musicale tells our story, in which lie the echoes of triumphs and tribulations, revolutions and revelations,” CPU President Rev. Dr. Ernest Howard B. Dagohoy wrote in Central Updates: From the Desk of the CPU President.
The production of the Hopevale Musicale is organized by the CPU Office of the President, with the CPU Cultural Affairs Office (CAO) serving as the Line Producer. Faith Jordan-Javellana will lead the Artistic Direction, while Joshua Quimpo will oversee the Musical Direction. The play will feature selected Centralian students, alongside other alumni.
“There are various cultural groups under the Cultural Affairs Office (CAO) that will make the play even more memorable. Singers from the EXCEL Chorale, dancers from the Tumandok Dance Company, poster and creative designers from the Centralian Visual Artists Society (CenVas), performers from the CPU Handbell Ringers, and production assistance from CPU Teatro, Sining, Atbp. will all contribute to the show,” Crista S. Huyong, Director of the CPU Cultural Affairs Office (CAO), shared in an interview.
As the Hopevale Musicale continues to grow and expand its reach, the support and involvement of organizations and individuals who recognize the vital role of the arts in enriching our community is essential. This support besides improving the quality of the production will in the long run create an impression on the people within the Centralian community in as much as organizational culture and creativeness is concerned.
For the latest updates and further details, attendees are encouraged to visit the official CPU Facebook page and website or reach out via email at cao@cpu.edu.ph for inquiries.