PRESS AND INTERVIEW
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Hear it straight from last night’s audience for Day 2 Show! As they share what it felt like as the SLU-CCA unfolds the story of The Hunchback of Notre Dame!
SLU Center for Culture and the Arts / by Olivia Sanchez
"Amazing! We are so impressed with everything. The music, the stage,
the lighting, the acting, the singing. It's amazing."
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Last night’s Day 3 show spoke for itself through the heartfelt reactions shared by our audience.
SLU Center for Culture and the Arts / by Olivia Sanchez
"This show is really beautifully and awesomely produced
and acted by our CCA."
"This production is just so spectacular.
It really just blew me away."
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Going Back to Live Theatre in
"Shorts and Briefs"
Business Mirror - Tony & Nick / by Seymour B. Sanchez
"Baguio-based artist-teacher Kath Nobleza wrapped up the program with a stage adaptation of Cheeno Sayuno’s “The Missing Blanket” featuring actors from Tanghalang SLU, the official and resident theatre company of Saint Louis University.
The play, which tells the journey of finding the memories of a loving parent"
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"My personal favorite was “The Missing Blanket” directed and
written by Kath Nobleza. The use of movement and the actors - so cleverly well-directed."
Sightlines Meisner Teacher and the founder of Sightlines Actors’ Space
Pagninilay-nilay: unchaining the heart andsoul, reflecting storie beyond the stage
SLU White & Blue / by Kimee Morales
“Shedding the mask of perfection to present the actors in their rawest and most vulnerable.”
“Captivated viewers by transcending mere entertainment, bringing its audience closer to the raw, beating hearts of the actors.”
𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗮, 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗮, 𝗡𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮
SLU White & Blue / by Josyna Gwyneth Carreon
“Mahalaga ang mensahe ng dula hinggil sa edukasyon bilang pundasyon ng karunungan. Layunin nitong buksan ang ating mga mata upang mas mabigyang-lalim ang mga iba't ibang karanasan na nagbibigay-kahulugan sa ating pagtahak sa daan ng buhay.”
𝐈𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐚: 𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐝
𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐭
SLU White & Blue / by Ni Chrishia Mariz Mariano
“At sa likod ng matagumpay na pagtatanghal ay ang masusing pag-aalaga at malalim na bisyon ni Katherine Nobleza-Estavillo, ang direktor na nagbigay bagong buhay at hininga sa alamat.”
"...ang pagtatanghal ay naging isang makulay at makapangyarihang pagsasabuhay na nagdala sa mga manonood sa mahika ng klasikong epiko."
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
DOMINIQUE TORRES
Culture and Arts Assistant,
Cultural Center of the Philippines
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"Kath - artist, teacher, eternal student, friend, colleague.
As an artist, she tries her hand at everything, from writing to directing to production and stage management.
As a teacher, she gives of herself and her knowledge with an unusual generosity.
As a student, her curiosity spurs her on to learn and to hone her craft."
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KARL ALEXIS JINGCO
Artist, Director, Teacher and
Founder of Eksena PH
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"Kath is an amazing collaborator, director, and educator.
When you mention Kath, the first thing that comes into my mind is that she is a good listener. She listens to understand, she listens to make things work, and she listens beyond what you are actually saying.
Working with Kath usually means a stress-free process because she is very calm and clear with what needs to be done. She is also a problem solver on her own, which helps the whole team move forward. At the same time, she makes sure to communicate with her peers and keep everyone involved in the process. That kind of collaboration makes working with her really enjoyable and productive."
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NILO OBRERO JR.
Public Servant, Playwright, Composer,
Director & Producer of
Nasakilak Talent Productions
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"Katherine Nobleza is more than just a good friend to me—she is one of the most exceptional actresses I have ever had the privilege of working with. We first met during the Summer Workshop of the Philippine Stagers Foundation in 2015, and even then, there was already something special about her—a quiet fire, a passion that couldn’t be ignored.
As her director in the musical show LAMPARA, a story about Dr. Jose Rizal, I witnessed her transform not just as an actress, but as an artist. Katherine doesn’t simply perform—she feels, she lives, and she breathes every character she portrays. There were moments on stage where her emotions were so real, so raw, that they moved not just the audience, but all of us behind the scenes.
Her dedication, humility, and love for the craft are truly inspiring. She gives her whole heart to every role, and that kind of sincerity is rare. Watching her grow through the years has been a beautiful journey, and I am genuinely grateful to have shared the stage and creative space with her.
Katherine is a light in the theater—one that continues to shine brighter with time. And I have no doubt that she will keep touching lives through her art, just as she
has touched mine.
REBECCA LIM-NULUD
SLU CCA Former Director
and Consultant
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"An expertise on her craft. Her wealth of experience in the past enables her to be an effective theater director.
She inherently collaborates, works jointly with others to achieve shared goals, valuing diverse perspectives and contributes to a team oriented environment.
As a Trainor to the Tanghalang SLU, she blends technical acting processes with the development of the right attitude."