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Saturday, June 15, 2013

JULY 17, 2013 --> TICKETS GO ONSALE #FringeNYC

PLEASE GO TO THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FESTIVAL website for more information: www.fringenyc.org

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Universal Self at the #FringeNYC #2013

Monday, September 3, 2012

Universal Self - Vlog #1 - Fall 2012

Sunday, January 29, 2012

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Universal Self Photo shoot
Summer 2011
By Chauncy Velasco
All Rights Reserved

I wrote and recorded original spoken word poetry which was used as voice overs for Jchen Dance Company's 2011 performance "To Identify" at the Dixon Place, NYC. Photo by: JChen Dance

Tony Robles (Author of "Lakas and the Manilatown Fish"); Rudy Corpuz (Founder/ Executive Director of the United Playaz); Emil De Guzman (Board President of Manilatown Heritage Foundation) - Legacy of Bataan Sept 2012

Danny Glover & Destiny Arts Center, Oakland, CA 2007

Dr. Kevin Nadal (Professor/ Author of "Filipino American Psychology") & Nicole Ponseca (CEO of Maharlika Moderno Filipino) - Prison Dancer, NYC July 2012

Zuri McDaniels, Dulcinea Detwah & the DMC - NYC 2011

Tagalogue - Nuyorican Poet Cafe, NYC

Katori Hall (Playwright) & Universal Self Educational Program students from Brooklyn GED Access Center - Signature Theater, NYC

Graphic Design by: Bryan Marcelino

Lemon Anderson (Writer & Actor - County of Kings) - Capicu Poetry Night, Brooklyn 2010

Joan Cordova, Johnny Itliong, Dawn Mabalon, Evelyn Luluquisen

Lenny Williams (Singer) - BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) 2010

Nonito Donaire (Boxing Champion) - Mandalay Bay Hotel, Las Vegas

Romeo Candido (Writer & Musical Producer of Prison Dancer) - New York Musical Theatre Festival July 2012

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Urban Healing Tour. Oct 2011

Speaking at a Continuation High School. Modesto CA

Modesto Workshop-UHT Jeremy 10-26-11 from Javier Reyes on Vimeo.

Performing at Gallo Center for the Arts. Modesto, CA.

The Profiteer Vs Third World City Blues from Javier Reyes on Vimeo.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Universal Filipino at La Pena Cultural Center, Berkeley, CA

FOR ADVANCED TICKETS CLICK HERE

For Immediate Release:

What happens when Manny Pacquaio takes off his boxing gloves? What happens when the Jabbawockeez take off their masks? What happens when the Invisible Scratch Pickles, Beat Junkies & 5th Platoon pack up their turntables after rocking a party? What happens when Arnel Pineda of Journey puts down the microphone?

These iconic Filipino/Filipino Americans go home and live their lives. The contemporary Filipino and Filipino American experience is a renaissance journey filled with incredible talent, tremendous struggle and resilient hard work. Yes, we are in the process of reclaiming our authentic artistic expressions and defining our own legacy!

Welcome to the moment where we can be completely free, where we can kick off our time traveling shoes, put to rest our Lapu Lapu shield of historical protection and bury the eskinol skin whitening, soul crushing centuries of colonial tears. Welcome to the post-modern-technological world of being a UNIVERSAL FILIPINO.

On October 21st, 2011, at the La Pena Cultural Center in Berkeley, CA, audiences will experience the return of a Hip Hop Theater Production entitled, UNIVERSAL FILIPINO. Written and performed by Kilusan Bautista, a Bay Area, CA raised and New York City based performance artist; with special artistic direction by Lia McPherson, a Brooklyn based performance artist.

UNIVERSAL FILIPINO cultivates the artistic aesthetics of Hip Hop Theater, Spoken Word Poetry, Emceeing and Interpretive Movement to offer a creative and cutting edge presentation. There is a battle underway deep within our minds and souls. UNIVERSAL FILIPINO is a new solo Hip Hop Theater production that brings to life the internal battles for Americanized children of immigrant parents. During his youth, Kilusan is haunted by a historic hater who wishes to destroy his self-esteem by influencing him into a helpless, violent and psychologically troubled state of existence. Malakas is an ancestral guardian spirit who exists to guide Kilusan in remembering his true self worth and connection to his people. It is now up to Kilusan to make the right choices as a youth of color in urban, working class America. Shall he fall victim to the statistics of growing up in a “high risk” environment, polluted with drugs, violence and crime? Or shall Kilusan find his Destiny and live a life that possesses knowledge of self?

Set within the 1980’s and 1990’s, Bay Area, CA, UNIVERSAL FILIPINO will take audiences on a journey of struggle and redemption. The challenge for youth of color in America is not just black and white. The stories for Americanized, so called “2nd generation”, children of immigrant parents are continuing to surface as a reminder of the need to balance, validate and make sense of all the cultural world’s represented in one’s identity. Are you ready to experience a thought provoking, ‘Edu-tainment’ reality that brings you closer to the universal family living room?

Community Partners:

United Playaz;

SFC Boxing;

Urban Healing Tour

La Pena Cultural Arts Center;

Urban Crazes;

2nd GEN;

Open Line Media

ARISE HS;

Philippine American Writers Association;

Bindlestiff Studios

Hyphen Magazine;

Poor Magazine;

RAMA;

PapaLoDown PR

Sunday, June 26, 2011

CONTACT INFO:

Booking & Inquiries -

Email: Senor.Bautista@gmail.com

Office: 415.496.9413
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Online links:

1. Facebook

1. TWITTER

2. Youtube

3. Universal Self: Electronic Press Kit

4. Instagram

5. Linkedin

6. TRANSCEND: Electronic Press Kit

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Friday, December 10, 2010

Sharing at Columbia University's Teacher College

Last night, Dec 9th, 2010, I shared my teaching experience at Columbia University's Teacher College. The room was packed with 1st year graduate school students in the Masters of Education program.

I honestly was not expecting to end my night on such a high note. I thought I was just going to support my brotha Tsi Labrev. He was invited to share his teaching experience on a panel with 5 other teachers in New York City. One of the speakers canceled and I was in the right place at the right time. Tsi asked me if I wanted to share. I was like "Hell yeah!"

Considering the present predicament I am in, a week away from being laid off from teaching Pre-GED literacy instruction for 17-24 year olds for the past 2 years, I took this as an opportunity to share my experience so that this work does not end in vain. Rather I was able to share ideas and experiences with future teachers!

Dope right! It has been an amazing journey fully building with my students for over two years in Brooklyn. But every good thing must come to an end. And since I have never been a yes-man, those in power always want to do away with anyone who is really doing work and not just pushing papers with the community.

After 8 years of steady grinding as an educator from California to New York City, I am at the door of a new chapter in my life. Dec 17th, 2010 will be my last day as a teacher in Brooklyn but it will also be the beginning of my full time commitment as a professional performance artist.

I am excited to launch a national tour of my new solo hip hop theater production entitled, "Universal Filipino" which includes a performance aspect, motivational talks, arts education workshops and humble yet committed movement building.... Watch out for Kilusan Bautista in 2011.....Coming soon to a theater near you!

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Shout out to Jerry Macalino aka Da Mac Shoe Maker

When I received 1st runner up for the 2010 Mr. Hyphen awards, I was wearing some amazing new kicks, custom made by Jerry Marcalino aka Da Mac Shoe Maker. I wore these shoes during the performance portion of Mr. Hyphen 2010 (a contest organized by Hyphen Magazine to honor Asian, Pacific American men involved in the community).

These shoes will be worn throughout the 2011 national tour of my new solo hip hop theater production entitled, "Universal Filipino." The theme of my shoes embodies the core message of my production: UNITY! On the outside, you see East Coast and West Coast....and on the inside, you see Universal and Filipino! I shared with Jerry my idea and he tapped into his creative genius to design the shoes that will bless all of my performances of "Universal Filipino" in 2011!!!

I look forward to more collaborations with Jerry Macalino aka Da Mac Shoe Maker. A special shout out goes to Catherine Mercedes Judge for linking two brothaz from anotha mutha!!!!

News & Views:

Albert Samaha wrote in the Village Voice, "In UNIVERSAL self, Bautista seeks to define the struggle of urban American youth through the lens of identity. The show’s ongoing tension lies the battle between his identity on the street and his identity in his home. He was one of the lucky ones. His grandmother woke him up at 5 a.m. every Sunday to go to church. His uncle taught him Filipino martial arts. And his passion for hip-hop drove him toward the notebook."

Rosalie Marks - Assistant Principal, Young Adult Borough Center in Brooklyn, "I sincerely thank you for working with us and the students at the YABC Program. You are truly inspiring. Your efforts are sincerely appreciated."

Dante Basco (Actor) shared on twitter, "support my friend [Kilusan Bautista] and amazing Fil-Am artist."

Professor Cynthia Marasigan, "In front of an energized, standing-room-only audience of Binghamton University students, faculty, and community members, Kilusan Bautista delivered a performance that was inspirational, educational, and intensely captivating. Bautista brilliantly weaved historical references to colonization and revolution with contemporary issues of gentrification and urban poverty, showing how broad political and socio-economic structures personally and deeply impacted his family and identity. The result was a multifaceted show that resonated with every audience member, in a prolific art form that no book or lecture could replicate. Bautista's performance left the Binghamton University community feeling enduringly electrified, informed, and empowered." - SUNY Binghamton University, Department of Asian and Asian American Studies

Dominque Morisseau (Playwright) wrote, "Kilusan! Thank you for this awesome message. I checked out your link and saw the clip from your show - it looks dope! I'm interested in your voice and would love to support your art :) peaceandlovedominique :)"

Nonito Donaire (World Boxing Champion) expressed, "As a professional boxer I have used a variety of ring entrance music to walk into. Collaboration with Kilusan was actually the first live performance I’ve had at my fight. The professionalism he showed during preparation and leading up to my fight was exceptional and only gave me added confidence when he stepped in the ring and held the microphone. The walls of my locker room amplified the beats and echoed his performance in the ring. It sent an electrical shock waive of confidence, pride and inspiration from my heart to my fist. Kilusan is an inspiration through his word and music to all walks of life."

Raymond Townsend (Former NBA Star) announced, "Congratulations, my brother Kilusan, fly on the wings of His favor, love and grace and fulfill His calling. I'm very proud of you, continued blessings from our Lord Jesus Christ."

Theo Van Alst (Former Assistant Dean of Yale College & Director of the Native American Cultural Center), "Kilusan's visits to Yale are always a highlight of our Cultural Connections program. His intensity, passion and sincere concern for student's shines through in everything he does. We look forward to his return!"

Jack Moore, (Administrative Assistant to the Artistic Director and Executive Director, The Public Theater), “I saw Universal Self last week and was very impressed with your work. I hope you have some productions in the pipeline – please let me know if you ever have any upcoming shows that myself or someone else from The Public could come check out. Again, thanks for putting on such a good show. I’m looking forward to more.”

Terry Park, (Prison University Project), “....honored that Kilusan Bautista performed an excerpt from his solo show Universal Filipino in his San Quentin State Prison class. The students were moved by a story that resonated so well with their own struggles. And we had another great discussion on masculinity, in relation to Frank Chin’s “Chickencoop Chinaman,” that preceded and connected with Kilusan’s performance.”

Daniel Gallant, (Executive Director of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, NY), “Kilusan Bautista captivates audiences with his multi-character exploration of the Filipino-American experience. Bautista employs monologue, music and martial arts to construct an engaging and evocative saga.”

John Leguizamo (Actor) tweeted, "Break a leg!"

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