At the helm of the performing arts program is the Kalinangan Ensemble (KE), the repertory arm of PETA. The artistic direction of KE is based on the essence of theater to communicate and empower both the artist and the audience. KE’s work represents a consistent stream of artistic styles, genres, and disciplines that allow artists creativity, critical thought and expression. KE continuously strives to enrich Philippine aesthetics by rooting itself in local and traditional culture while being open to various creative forces from the international community. As one of the foremost Filipino theater companies, KE is at the cutting edge of the Philippine theater movement with its creative exploration of humanity through a palette of theatrical forms. For more than four decades, KE has trailblazed paths for others to emulate. The company is known for the continued use and assertion of the national language; the exploration of local,traditional, and experimental forms; and the defense of the most voiceless and vulnerable members of society by expressing their stories on stage. KE’s main function is to develop Philippine Theater through research, training, experimentation and production.
KE’s work includes the following:
