In a game of tag, the rules are simple: do not get caught by the “it.” Somehow, Filipino kids found a way to grant momentary immunity by yelling a magic word: “TAYMPERS!” Breaking down the term, we can interpret it simply as “time first” (as in “give me time off first”) or “time freeze” (to stop time in the context of the game). It could be that they have to catch their breath or even use the move to throw off the “it,” but for whatever reason, this declaration of rest is a trump card to survive the game. The same sentiment can be said for the fast-paced world we live in today—how a form of pause can be just what saves us from getting lost in our own ways.
Kuwentong Karilyo: TAYMPERS is a collection of original vignettes exploring the past, present, and future through shadowplay and contemporary dance in a theatrical performance. Inspired by quips and thoughts shared by the Benildean community during Art Break XX, this presentation is a Karilyo recital featuring SBRDC-Contemporary.
Overtime ni Ma’am Jani
What is your happiest memory? Jani, a high school teacher, cleans up after a lively prom night of dancing and partying until Ress, a former classmate and now a parent of one of the students, leaves Jani a voicemail about her daughter’s missing corsage. This leads to a melancholic night of reminiscence, recounting a love that could have been.
Solace Solstice
What are you most grateful for? Clark and Bea struggle with the fact that they are in a long-distance relationship. He lives in the metropolis while she lives in the province. The state of being together comes and goes like hours in a day. Will the lovers realize that they still live under the same sun?
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What dream do you still hold on to? Chisel, an enthusiastic office worker, tries to make something worthwhile out of their mundane and boring job. They are constantly bombarded, however, by obstacles that repress their passion for creating. Pressured to conform to the expectations of their boss, Chisel is stripped of their creativity. Will they ever break free from the constraints of the system?
Kuwentong Karilyo: TAYMPERS will take place on Thursday, July 17, with two shows (11:30 AM and 4:30 PM) at the 6th Floor Black Box Theater of the Design and Arts Campus of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. TAYMPERS is open to non-Benildeans as well. Tickets are priced at Php 150 for students and Php 200 for regular audiences. Register here: https://bit.ly/3GDmV2n
