The document provides information about venues and services at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). It discusses several theaters and performance spaces at CCP including the Main Theater, Little Theater, Studio Theater, Audio Visual Room, and Black Box Theater. It also mentions rehearsal halls, lobbies, and other outdoor spaces. Details are provided about each venue's features, capacity, and the person it is named after. The document outlines CCP's new normal operations protocols during the pandemic, including online booking procedures, reduced capacities, and social distancing measures. It aims to promote CCP's venues and performances while ensuring safety during COVID-19.

1. THECCPPERFORMANCEVENUES
ANDOTHERSERVICES THE PRIME SEAT
OF ARTISTRY
IN THE LAND

2. Table of Contents
About the Cultural Center of the Philippines
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Tanghalang Nicanor Abellardo
(Main Theater)
Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino
(Little Theater)
Tanghalang Huseng Batute
(Studio Theater)
Tanghalang Manuel Conde
(Audio Visual Room)
Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez
(Black box Theater)
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10
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18
Bulwagang Francisca Reyes-Aquino
(Rehearsal Hall)
26
Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo Lobby
(Main Theater Lobby)
30
Bulwagang Carlos Francisco Lobby
(BCF / Little Theater Lobby)
32
Other CCP Venues
New Normal Operations Protocols
Guidelines and Procedure for Booking
CCP Venues
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36
40
Pre-Production Meeting Details / Requirements 44
Guidelines on the Delay of Event / Performance
Guidelines on CCP Merchandising
Guidelines for the Set-up of Cocktail / Sit Down
Receptions in CCP Venues and Spaces
Other Services
Building and Theater Tour
56
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50
52
Ushering Service
58
CCP Directory 62
CCP Digital Platforms 63
CCP Booking Office Contact Details 64
PWD Accessibility Program 61
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3. The Cultural Center of the Philippines was created in 1966 with the purpose of promoting and
preserving the best of Filipino arts and culture. Since then, the CCP has sought to embody the
values of katotohanan (truth), kagandahan (beauty) and kabutihan (goodness). The best artists
from all over the country and around the world have enthralled Filipinos onsite (at
the CCP venues), offsite (at regional venues) and online (through social media and the world
wide web). The CCP has been at the forefront of culture and the arts for almost 50 years.
Performing companies representing dance, music and theater reside within the CCP. It has
four resident dance companies: Ballet Philippines, Philippine Ballet Theatre, the Ramon
Obusan Folkloric Group and the Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company.
Tanghalang Pilipino is the CCP’s resident theater company while music is represented by
the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, the UST Symphony Orchestra, the Philippine Madrigal
Singers and the National Music Competitions for Young Artists Foundation (NAMCYA).
The CCP also covers the lm and broadcast arts, as well as the literary and visual
arts, encouraging the growth of aspiring artists in these elds through numerous
workshops, seminars, anthologies, exhibits, symposia as well as competitions and awards.
Through its Cultural Exchange Program, the CCP supports the growth and development of
arts councils all over the country through relevant workshops and seminars. Through
exchange programs with these organizations and with other institutions, Filipinos have
been able to glimpse the beauty of different cultures from various countries, witnessing
many a triumphant performance from highly-acclaimed artists all over the world. The
Arts Education Program nurtures the next generation of artists and the audiences who
will support their work through training, exposure and audience development activities. The
Cultural Content Program develops engaging content for digital formats and new technologies.
The CCP continues to emphasize the Filipino (compassion) in its programs that highlight
the virtues of galing, galang and dangal (excellence, respect and integrity), reaffirming
its commitment to the growth and development of the Filipino nation and its arts and culture.
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4. TanghalangNicanorAbelardo
(TNA/MainTheater)
Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Series III “Timeless Classic, New Beginning” (2016)
Musikal! CCP 45th Anniversary Concert (2014)
Ballet Philippines “Swan Lake” 2019
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5. Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo or the CCP Main Theater has four levels: Orchestra, Boxes, 1st and
2nd Balconies and can sit 1,815 guests. It is equipped to meet the requirements of large theater
productions such as ballets, operas, and musicals. The shape and design of the venue were rigidly
controlled by the acoustical requirements.
Acoustical shells are easily assembled for orchestral and choral performances. A split floor orchestra
lift forms an integral part of the apron when it is raised to stage level. A brilliant tapestry curtain
patterned after the “Genesis” painting of National Artist Hernando R. Ocampo, is among the
highlights of the venue. The stage floor is made of Philippine Mahogany wood.
The theatre was named after Nicanor Abelardo, the Father of Philippine Sonata.
TanghalangNicanorAbelardo
(TNA/MainTheater)
Main Theater Seat Plan
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6. TanghalangAurelioTolentino
(TAT/LittleTheater)
Triple Threats: The Musical Theater Couples (2018)
National Music Competition for Young Artist
(NAMCYA) Concert of Solo Winner 2018
Tanghalang Pilipino: Lam-ang (2019)
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7. Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino or the CCP Little Theater is a conventional proscenium stage designed
for drama, chamber music, solo recitals, lectures, and film screenings and has a capacity of 413. It
was launched in August 24, 1971 with “Onyx Wolf” (Itim Asu) by Virginia Moreno as its inaugural
production.
The stage curtain is a tapestry made in Kyoto, Japan based on the painting of Roberto Chabet , a
Gawad CCP Para sa Sining Awardee. The stage floor, like that of the Main Theater, is also made up
of Philippine Mahogany wood.
The theatre was named after a great Filipino playwright and dramatist who lived at the end of the
country’s Spanish era. Most of Aurelio Tolentino’s pieces depict his interest for our liberation from
the colonizers.
TanghalangAurelioTolentino
(TAT/LittleTheater)
LITTLE Theater Seat Plan
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8. TanghalangHusengBatute
(THB/StudioTheater)
Virgin Labfest Sariwa :
Hintayan ng Langit (2015)
Tanghalang Pilipino: Ang Pag-uusig (2017)
Tanghalang Pilipino: Katsuri (2019)
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9. Tanghalang Huseng Batute, also known as the CCP Studio Theater, is designed for
experimental productions and improvisational works; thus, has a variable seating capacity
(max. of 240) depending on the size of the stage or acting area. It has two levels; the
gallery or the upper level and the studio or the lower level.
The theater was named after the King of Balagtasan (poetic joust), Jose Corazon de
Jesus’ pseudonym.
TanghalangHusengBatute
(THB/StudioTheater)
STUDIO Theater Seat Plan
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10. TanghalangManuelConde
(TMC/AudioVisualRoom)
Society of Filipino Archivist for Film: Lagarista Talkback (2019)
CCP Arthouse Cinema: Bwakaw Talkback (2019)
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11. Dream Theater Seat Plan
The Tanghalang Manuel Conde or the CCP Audio-Visual Room is equipped with a Full
HD Projector; thus, is ideal for films and video screenings. With a capacity of 100 pax, it
is also used for lecture forum, seminars and small conferences.
The venue was named after a leading figure in Philippine Cinema, Manuel Conde, or
Manuel Pabustan Urbano in real life. He directed Ghengis Khan, the first Filipino film
distributed worldwide by United Artists.
TanghalangManuelConde
(TMC/AudioVisualRoom)
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12. Tanghalang IgnacioGimenez
(TIG/BlackBoxTheater)
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13. The Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez or the new CCP Black Box Theater is a flexible theatrical
space that can sit anywhere from 300 to 350 people (using state-of-the-art variable seating
technology). It has at least four (4) stage and seating configurations: proscenium or end stage,
in the round or arena, thrust and cabaret (with tables and chairs). The theater is ideal for
performances of dance, theatre, music and multimedia productions. The flexibility of the
retractable seating provision allows for other activities such as art congresses, workshops and
other events.
The venue was named after its donor, a Filipino philanthropist, Ignacio B. Gimenez.
TanghalangIgnacioGimenez
(TIG/BlackBoxTheater)
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14. BulwagangFranciscaReyes-Aquino
(RehearsalHall)
Pasinaya - Open House Festival (2018)
Pasinaya – Palihan Open House Festival (2019)
Pasinaya - Open House Festival (2019)
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15. The venue is equipped with spring floors, making it perfect for dance classes and rehearsals.
One side of the venue has a full length mirror for dance. It has acoustic treatments ideal for
music rehearsals and an elevated control booth for the light and sound equipment. Currently,
it is equipped with pipes and battens for installation of lighting instruments. Highly flexible,
the venue can be utilized as a rehearsal space as well as a venue for small performances.
It was named after National Artist for Dance, Francisca Reyes-Aquino.
BulwagangFranciscaReyes-Aquino
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16. TanghalangNicanorAbelardoLobby
(TNA /MainTheaterLobby)
Cinemalaya 15 (2019)
Pasinaya Open House Festival - Palihan (2019)
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17. BulwagangCarlosFranciscoLobby
(BCF/LittleTheaterLobby)
Will You Still Love Me : Festival of Arts and Ideas (2018)
TRANSCENDENTAL Exhibit by Merby Pueblo X Atsuko Yamagata (2019 - 2020)
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18. OTHER VENUES
CCP Promenade
Silangan Hall CCP Ramp CCP Front Lawn
Liwasang ASEAN
Eskenita
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19. NEW NORMAL OPERATIONS
PROTOCOLS
I. BOOKING OFFICE:
A. CCP Online Booking Procedures to Prevent/Limit
Face-to-Face Encounters
1. Emails and Paperless Transactions (virtual
meetings)
2. Online/Downloadable Booking Forms
3. OnlineProductionMeetings(viavideoconferencing
on Zoom, Google Meet, FB video messenger, etc.)
4. Digital TheaterWeekly Schedule for Online
Routing
5. Digital Booking Kit for Clients
6. Virtual Tour for Ocular Visits/Site Inspections
(detailed look-see of the backstage/tech equipment
and FOH areas). Actual site visit shall be the last
resort, and for Management’s approval.
7. Online Bank Transfer Payment
8. Advisories re the New Normal Booking Protocols
shall be placed accordingly (CCP website, social
media sites, printed programs, calendar of events,
Booking Office, etc.).
B. Social Distancing Measures
1. Reduced Venue Capacity (i.e. 1 seat apart,
alternating rows, etc.)
2. Entry to the Booking Office shall be limited to CCP
Employees only. No face mask and face shield, no
entry.
3. No external guests/clients will be allowed inside.
Otherwise, an appointment must be set with the
Booking Office prior to the actual visit.
4. No one is allowed to loiter in the premises. Only
those with official business are allowed to stay at
the receiving area. LT lobby vs. 2nd floor hallway
for PED
C. Sanitation
1. Regular sanitation of the Booking Office with
alcohol at the receiving area and at the office
cubicles/tables.
2. Everyone must wear a face mask - required
3. Face shield is also required
II. FRONT-OF-HOUSE OPERATION
A. SOPs – in order to still ensure the safety, welfare
and convenience of the viewing public amidst the
threats of covid19, below are our New Normal
recommendations:
1. Thermal scanning of everyone prior to entry into
the building. A nurse shall be assigned per gate to
attend to guests who will be declined entry due to
a registered fever.
2. Alcohol sprays/automatic hand sanitizer
dispensersshall be placed at every gate and
conspicuous areas (reception tables, lobbies,
theatre gates, comfort rooms, snack bars, etc.)
3. It is also recommended that escalators be equipped
with UV disinfectant handrails.
4. Distance markings shall be placed on the floor to
ensure social distancing at the entrances/gates,
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20. the premises at once. Waiting/socializing at the
lobby shall not be allowed. A detailed audience
egress plan shall be finalized following a sectional
exit scheme to avoid congestion and bottlenecks.
Ushers shall brief the guests of egress procedure
during open house.
• The MT and LT shall be divided into 6 quadrants
• For the MT, first to leave shall be quadrants 5 & 6,
nearest the Center Door and Door 1; to use the
same exit points, all the way to the lobby, ramp,
grand staircase and elevators to the LT entrance
• 2nd batch shall be quadrants 3 & 4; to use center
door, door 1, house and 1st cove
• 3rd batch shall be quadrants 2 & 1; to use the 2nd
cove all the way to the elevators and fire exits.
• The same exit provision shall be used for other
venues. It will be facilitated by the Ushers and
Security Guards.
• An SOP announcement / written advisory shall be
made for public awareness.
i. No Meet and Greetnor Autograph Signing.
j. NoReceptions/Cocktails.
k. Select merchandising activities involving audience
interaction (such as flyering, leafleting and product
sampling) shall not be allowed.
l. Print at home tickets, ticket scanning, etc. shall be
implemented to avoid queues at the Box Office
for walk-in clients. This is also to avoid touching of
tickets which is a potential source of virus spread.
m. Recorded advisories re covid19 preventive
measures shall be played before and after the show.
n. On certain instances, the CCP Snack Bar may
operate but a satellite set-up must be placed to
avoid crowd congestion (TNA – lobby and 3rd
floor)
9. Venues shall be disinfected immediately after the
performance. Only one (1) show shall be allowed
per day (no multiple shows in a day – morning/
matinee/ evening schedules) in order to thoroughly
sanitize the auditorium.
10. To properly manage the influx of people,
performances happening in different venues must
have an at least 1- hour curtain time gap (i.e. TNA-
8pm / TAT – 7pm).
comfort rooms, elevators, escalators, snack bars
and Box Office.
5. PUIs/PUMs shall be placed in a quarantine facility
outside the premises.
6. Audiences/guests are required to wear face mask
and face shield upon entering the building.
7. Reduced venue capacity to at least half (1 seat apart
or alternating rows). Please see CAD drawings of
the venues on the following pages.
• Placement of 3 inches widered straps with CCP
logo (horizontal and vertical-cross type) on each
blocked/restricted seat
• Seats removal is not recommended due to the
structural integrity of the seats and the base.
• For THB, front seats shall be 2 meters away from
the stage.
8. Limit the time of the audience at the theatre:
a. Open house shall still be 30minutes before curtain
time.
• Audiences shall be advised (prior) to come at the
given time for accommodation to avoid waiting/
socializing at the lobby.
• If possible (no simultaneous shows), the LT lobby
shall also be used as a vomitory space to control/
limit the number of guests waiting at the MT
Lobby; with appropriate distance markings.
• Audiences shall be guided directly inside the
theatre/to their seats upon their arrival. There
shall be distance markings on the floor and
stanchions at the lobby to facilitate an orderly and
safe accommodation.
*** One-way entrance and exit (for the Main Theater:
1st & Center Doors for entrance / 1st & 2nd Coves
for Exit; Balcony 1 Center Door for entrance / 1st
Door for exit; Balcony 2 Center Door for entrance
/ 1st Door and Panic Door for exit)
• For simultaneous guests’ arrival, side doors shall
be used to declog the main gate and disperse the
influx of audience.
b. Ticket exchange at the lobby shall not be allowed.
Control provision shall be discussed with lessees
and resident companies.
c. All seats shall be numbered, no sectioning/free
seating arrangement to ensure that blocked/
restricted seats shall not be occupied.
d. There shall be no intermission/s; otherwise, a
longerintermission period of 20-30 minutes shall
be effected.
e. During the performance, all doors/coves shall
remain open to properly aerate the venue/space.
– FOR DISCUSSION
f. Audience participation, as part of the performance,
shall not be allowed.
g. Flower-giving shall not be allowed.
h. After the show, audiences shall be advised to leave
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21. 1. The prospective client/lessee shall write a
letter-request to the Department Manager of
Production and Exhibition Department (PED)
specifying the venue, date, time, short description
of the performance/event, lead artists/performers,
production director and technical requirements of
the production.
2. For new/first time clients/lessees, a copy of SEC or
DTI registration, together with a Board Resolution
authorizing its representative/s to transact business
with the CCP shall be submitted, along with the
letter-request.
3. If the requested venue is available, a pre-production
meeting with the client/ lessee shall be arranged
by the Venue Operations Division-Booking Office
to assess the feasibility of the performance/event.
The following documents are requisites of said pre-
production meeting:
3.1. Brief description of the performance/event
including proposed program, sequence
treatment and/or guide.
3.2. Proposed set design plans which include scaled
plans, section elevation and other details.
4. If the performance/event is technically feasible for
the request venue, the booking request shall be
sent to the Booking and Discounts Committee
and the President for approval.
5. Upon approval of the booking request, the lessee
shall:
5.1. Be informed through a confirmation letter
by the PED Manager. Also contained in said
letter is the request for payment of the Non-
Refundable Deposit by the lessee/client,
representing a down payment deductible from
the total contract price.
5.2. Pay the Non-Refundable Reservation Deposit
in cash or in Manager’s Cheque within two (2)
week upon receipt of the confirmation letter/
advice of booking approval, following the
prescribed rate in the Booking Theater and
Facilities Rental Form.
5.3. Sign the Lease Contract.
6. Upon signing the Lease Contract, the lessee shall:
6.1. Pay 50% of the total contract price at least
three (3) months prior to the production.
Remaining 50% (full payment) shall be paid
two (2) weeks before the first performance/
event in cash or Manager’s Cheque payable to
CCP.
6.1.1. Included in the total contract price is
the Refundable Violation Deposit
(RVD) amount prescribed per venue.
GUIDELINES
AND PROCEDURES
FOR BOOKING CCP VENUES
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22. 7. Theater Schedule
7.1. Regular Complement (1-day package for set-
up/rehearsal and performance)
*limited to a space from the edge of the apron
up to a maximum of 7.44m (24ft 4in) from the
edge of the stage including equipment therein.
• Set-up/Rehearsal - 8 hrs.
• Performance - 3 hrs.
7.2. Full Complement (2-day package for set-up/
rehearsals and performance)
• Set-up/Rehearsal - 11 hrs. (day 1)
• Technical Rehearsal - 4 hrs. (day 2)
• Performance - 3 hrs. (day 2)
7.3. Rehearsals and set-up time over and above
the prescribed number of hours shall entail
additional cost and be subject to the availability
of the facilities.
7.4. If there is more than one performance, the
rehearsal and set-up time/ schedule shall be
determined/ computed by the Booking Office.
8. All performance documentation shall be charged
the documentation fee per performance.
Requests for documentation by the CCP shall
be arranged with the CCP Cultural Promotions
Division, Cultural Resources and Communication
Services Dept. Approved requests shall be
coordinated with the PED. The fee shall be based
on existing rates.
9. Payment of all taxes and royalty fees shall be the
responsibility of the lessee.
10. The Center reserves the right to revoke the
contract for non-compliance of any of the above
and/ or for cause at any time.
Non-compliance with the terms and
conditions of the Lease Contract shall
constitute forfeiture of the RVD.
6.2. Secure and submit the necessary permits
including a Mayor’s Permit to hold the
performance/event.
6.3. Submit the ticket text containing the title
of the show, date, time, venue, ticket
pricing, accommodation arrangement (i.e.
free admission, invitational, first-come, first
served) and seating requirement (i.e., with
seat number, free seating and sectioning).
6.3.1. For revenue shows, lessees shall utilize
the CCP authorized Ticketing Agent.
An agreement shall be drawn between
the lessee and the authorized ticketing
agent and shall form an integral part of
the Venue Lease Contract. The tickets
shall be made available in the system/
online, five (5) days after submission of
the ticket text.
6.3.2. Ticket printing for non-revenue
performances/events shall be done
within eight (8) working days after
submission of ticket text. CCP will
print the tickets, with cost of printing
to be paid by the lessee.
6.4. Attend the final production meeting with CCP
Representatives at the PED Office, no later
than two (2) weeks before ingress. Updated
and final information on the following items
should be submitted during said meeting:
6.4.1. Complete set design
6.4.2. Complete lighting lay-out
6.4.3. Sound equipment lay-out, when
applicable
6.4.4. Technical riders, when applicable
6.4.5. Complete cast and staff list
6.4.6. Other related production documents
6.5. Make sure that all pertinent information like
event date, time, venue, etc. is consistently
reflected in all publicity materials, press
releases, posters and the like.
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23. • Prices of Tickets
• For Non-Revenue Event: Invitational,
Free Admission
1. Ticket Distribution Procedure/
Mechanics
a. Pre-distributed
b. Upon arrival / entrance to the
gate
2. Invitations (Dead Sample)
• Souvenir Program (For Sale or Free)
/ Prices
• Other Items for Sales/Prices
• Sponsors (Commitment/s if any)
• Merchandising or Promotional Set-up
(Guidelines is included in the Booking
Guidelines kit that was given by the
Booking Office)
• Post Performance Cocktail Reception
(Buffet, Pass around, Sit Down / Full
Meal, Packed, etc.)
1. Caterer
2. Food Quantity (Good for all /
Selected Few)
3. Ingress/Egress Schedule
4. Checklist (Staff and Equipment to
be brought in)
5. Lay-out
• Flower & Other On-Stage
Assignments and / or Escorting
requirements
• Well-Wishers & Autograph Signing
• Open Dress rehearsal
1. Expected and Number of
Audience (CCP employees,
Parents/Guardians, Relatives, etc.)
2. Schedule
3. Other Notes (Open to Cameras,
latecomers, Director’s Table,
Show Treatment: Uninterrupted /
Performance Level, “Stop and Go’
option of the director, etc.)
PRODUCTION MEETING DETAILS / REQUIREMENTS
Kindly ensure that the following information are available/ready in time for the scheduled production meeting:
FRONT-OF-HOUSE MATTERS
• Title of the Show/Event
• Type of Production (Drama, Music,
Dance, Film, Exhibit Opening,
Awards/Conferment, etc.)
• Event Classification Rating (Suitable
for Kids, PG, Restricted, etc.)
• Featured Artists
• Synopsis of Performance
• Program Breakdown
• Running Time (Per number/part;
including breaks and intervals, if any)
• Speeches / Announcements
• Voice-Over Requirement/Talents
• Production Outfit (Lessee, CCP Co-
Produced, Resident Company)
• Documentation
(Names and positions / see Annex A)
1. Still Photo
2. *Video
3. *Multi-cam set-up for TV Broadcast
4. Closed Circuit TV (CCTV)
(* with additional charge to
Production / Documentation Fee)
• Seating Arrangements
1. Numbered and/or First-Come,
First-Served Basis / Sectioning /
Blocks
2. Reserved Seats
a. Expected VIP’s / National Artists
b. Protocol and Security Arrangement
3. Other Auditorium Set-up/s
Affecting the Seats (i.e. stage
extension, projector set-up, etc.)
• Audience Participation / Involvement
• Use of the House Area (by the
artist/s) During Performance Proper
• Provision for Latecomers
• Other Accommodation Requirements
/ Arrangement (i.e. With
supplemental Ushering Complement,
Gate Watchers, Lobby Table and
Other Lobby set-up)
A. PROGRAM CONCERNS:
B. OTHER CONCERNS:
VENUE BOOKING PRE-PRODUCTION MEETING CHECKLIST
✔
✔ TITLE OF THE SHOW / EVENT
✔
✔ DATE / TIME
✔
✔ VENUE/S
✔
✔ PRODUCER
✔
✔ DATE OF THE MEETING
✔
✔ TYPE OF PRODUCTION
I. Description Of The Show / Event
II. Discussion of the following concerns:
• List of personnel, production staff, artist/performer, supplier, etc.
• RT- PCR result
• Non- CCP Personnel Health Declaration form
• Barangay certification (i.e. place of residence is not on community lockdown)
• Name of safety officer & contact number
A. CCP Health and Safety Protocols
• Proposed technical & production plans/design
• Production schedule / proposed program sequence / call sheet
B. Booking Documents for Submission
C. Technical Requirements (Name of TD Assigned)
D. Theater Rules and Regulations
E. Lease Contract and Theater Rental
1. Signatory
2. Designation
3. Company Address
4. Tax Identification Number
5. Client submitted a copy of the Sec or DTI Registration
6. Booking Officer provided a copy of the Theater Rental Form
7. Terms of Payment
III. Other Matters
A. Schedule of Production Meeting
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24. I. GENERAL GUIDELINES
1. All events/ performances must start on
time as announced/ printed in the tickets
and other related materials to avoid
corresponding penalties.
2. The Assigned Technical Assistant, FOH
Supervisor/ Duty Manager and the
production’s Stage Manager (SM) shall
synchronize their watches one (1) hour prior
to curtain time to set the standard time
based on the CCP Bundy Clock.
3. Delay in the start of event/ performance
shall be penalized in accordance with the
schedule of penalties (see, II section).
4. Lessees, co-producers and resident
companies shall be properly informed of
said policy during the pre-production and
production meetings; and reminded as well,
prior to start of the show (especially if a
probable delay is foreseen) by the Technical
Assistant and/ or FOH Supervisor/ Duty
Manager. Such is to establish and maintain
time consciousness and deter invalid excuses
caused by lapses.
5. For delays foreseen to exceed 15 minutes
beyond curtain time, the FOH Supervisor/
Duty Manager shall make a public
announcement citing the cause of delay and
specific time the event will start.
6. An event/ performance may be delayed
without being penalized, subject to any of
the following consideration/ s:
6.1 Delay Limited to 1 min. – 15 mins.
6.1.1 Production problems/ technical
trouble or some other analogous
cases not due to the fault of the
lessee. Under such circumstances,
the technical Assistant assigned
shall decide in close consultation
with FOH and SM on the validity
of given reason;
6.1.2 Inclement weather;
GUIDELINES
ON THE DELAY OF
EVENT / PERFORMANCE
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25. II. SCHEDULE OF PENALTIES
1. Lessee and Co-Produced Events/
Performances:
*Forfeiture of Refundable Violation Deposit
per show:
TNA - Php 20,000.00
TAT - 15,000.00
THB - 10,000.00
TNA Lobby - 10,000.00
TAT Lobby - 5,000.00
Other Venues - 10% of rental rate
2. Resident Companies: shall be charged
50% of the above rates per show, chargeable
against subsidy, grant or other receivables.
2.1 Total time of delay shall be
officially logged/ reflected by the
Technical Assistant in the SM
report/ production folder on a per
performance basis. Said entry shall be
counter-checked and signed by the
SM of the Resident Company and the
FOH Supervisor/ Duty Manager.
2.2 The Booking Section of the Venues
Management Division of the Theater
Operations Department shall forward
the billing details to the Credit and
Collection Unit of the Financial
Services Department to effect said
deduction. The concerned Resident
Company, through the Performing
Arts Department, shall also be given a
copy so as to be informed accordingly.
6.1.3 Overwhelming or rush of audience/
turn-out that may not be fully
accommodated within the normal/
standard ingress provisions (or its
extreme, the late arrival of a large
number of expected audience being
material to the conduct or progress of
the program);
6.1.4 Extra-ordinary traffic in the immediate
periphery of the Center, thus, causing
great delay for expected audiences
(i.e. road rallies which may interrupt
normal traffic flow; sudden rain
showers/ flash floods, simultaneous
Complex event/s, etc.).
6.2 Delay Limited to 1min. – 30 mins.
6.2.1 Some other Calamity / emergency
within the CCP Complex or nearby
perimeter;
6.2.2 Late arrival of guest/s of honor or
some other VIP (i.e. President of the
Republic, National Artist, Keynote
Speaker, etc.); if their attendance was
properly relayed/ discussed, as an
integral part of the program during
the production meeting.
6.3 Delay That May Lead to the Cancellation of
the Show
6.3.1 Emergencies/ accidents backstage;
6.3.2 Power failure;
6.3.3 Earthquake;
6.3.4 Fire inside the building;
6.3.5 Other calamities.
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26. A. All events/performances with cocktail/sit-
down receptions in any of the abovementioned
venues and spaces shall be coordinated with
the following prior to ingress/set-up:
1. Visual Arts and Museum Division/
Production and Exhibition Dept. - for
exhibit openings and other related
activities.
2. Venue Operations Division/Production and
Exhibition Dept. - for events/ shows in the
performance and alternative venues.
B. A proforma letter-request (Annex A) shall be
filled-up by the lessee/ requesting party during
the production meeting, indicating the details
of the reception set-up/activity.
C. Caterers shall provide their own equipment
and personnel to oversee the set-up and
strike-down/egress of the reception. All
persons, effects and equipment for this
purpose shall be subject to the standard CCP
security provisions and institutional policies.
D. No additional set-up/movement by the
caterer shall be allowed during audience
accommodation and/or start of the event/
performance except for replenishment.
E. Any movement/transfer of exhibit pieces/
artworks is strictly prohibited.
F. Standee/lights (if any) should not be directed
to paintings and should be installed two (2)
meters away from the artworks.
G. Cleanliness in the area shall be maintained with
properly lined trash/ garbage bins. Washing
of utensils is strictly prohibited within CCP
premises. The caterer must have enough
utensils for the entire number of expected
guests.
H. For safety purposes and protection of art
works, reception personnel must ensure that
no utensils/paraphernalia are inadvertently
placed/left by the guests on hallway ledges,
escalator handrails, exhibit stands and/or any
part of the exhibit area.
I. Cooking is strictly prohibited.
J. Food burners and graded electrical fixtures
such as stove, microwave oven, etc., shall be
allowed for food warming only subject to
payment of electrical charges.
K. All passageways such as areas leading to the
glass doors, escalators, elevators, house/
auditorium, etc., must be cleared at all times.
L. Any damage to and/or loss of any CCP
property including artworks, equipment and
facilities, caused by the requesting party and/or
caterer, will be charged to the requesting party.
The amount of damage will be determined by
the CCP but not to exceed the actual cost.
M. All set-ups and other related activities must
abide by CCP’s guidelines and procedures.
Otherwise, CCP has the right to disallow and/
or removethe set-up/activity.
GUIDELINES
FOR THE SET
-UP OF
COCKTAIL / SIT DOWN
RECEPTIONS
IN CCP VENUES AND SPACES
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27. 5. Sponsors shall set-up/install at least six (6)
hours before the event. No nails/ screws
shall be embedded onto any part of the
building; and set-ups are to be free standing,
stable and safely-secured.
6. Merchandisers must keep their business only
within permitted areas; loitering/ roaming
around is strictly prohibited.
7. Cleanliness in the area shall be maintained
with properly lined trash/garbage bins. For
wet sampling, ice chests and coolers must be
drip-free and supported with a vinyl/plastic
liner, especially on carpeted areas.
8. Tables, chairs and linen covers are available-
for-rent, through the ASD, at reasonable
rates.
9. Sponsors will be responsible for the
strike-down and removal of set-up within
twenty- four (24) hours AFTER egress/end
of performances. Otherwise, its disposal
shall be at the sole discretion of the Center
without liabilities.
B. PRODUCT SAMPLING AND FLYER
DISTRIBUTION
1. Product sampling and leafleting/flyer
distribution shall be allowed only at the Glass
Doors during audience egress.
2. Set-up wet sampling and similar
concessionaires shall be confined within the
Snack Bar space; or adjacent thereto, when
there is a Snack Bar set-up (see Annex A &
B; Snack Bar Locations).
3. Wet sampling of alcoholic beverages and
other similarly intoxicating preparations (as
wet sampling) may be allowed within the
premises, subject to controls mutually agreed
upon with CCP Management.
4. Only graded electrical fixtures such as coffee
make heater and stove shall be allowed
subject to payment of charges. Open flame
cooking is strictly prohibited.
C. STANDEES, EXHIBIT PANELS AND
OTHER STATIC DISPLAYS
The following spaces, maximum allowable
dimensions and quantity for merchandising
fixtures shall be allowed in accordance with
the National Building and Fire Codes:
1. LITTLE THEATER LOBBY
a. STANDEES:
- quantity: SEVEN (7)
- dimensions: 1.80 m (height) X
GUIDELINES ON
CCP
MERCHANDISING
A. GENERAL GUIDELINES
1. Sponsors shall provide their own personnel
and equipment to oversee the set-up, strike-
down and other manpower needs such as
flyer distribution, sampling, etc. All persons,
effects and equipment coming into the
Center for this purpose shall be subject to
the standard in-house security provisions and
institutional policies.
2. Graphics, artworks and designs shall be
submitted to the Center for evaluation
and approval by the Production and
Exhibition Department (PED) and/ or
Marketing Department. In exceptional cases,
Management Committee approval shall be
sought.
3. Upon endorsement by PED or Marketing
Department, the lessee or sponsor
shall coordinate with the Administrative
Services Department (ASD) for other
technical requirements such as carpentry
assistance, structural feasibility of proposed
installation/s, and electrical rating.
4. ABSOLUTELY no commercial treklights and
other similarly lighted signs will be allowed
within the premises.
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28. 2. in front of the Left curved wall to the
entrance leading to the auditorium
(see Annex B; Standee #2)
3. in front of the Right curved wall to the
entrance leading to the auditorium
(see Annex B; Standee #3)
d. SAMPLING:
- quantity: TWO (2)
- dimensions: 1.25 m (clearance from wall) X 2.00
m (width/length) X 1.90 m (height) per area
- location: on either side of the ORCHESTRA
SECTION corridors (see Annex B; Area #’s
1 & 2)
e. CONCESSIONAIRES’ AREA:
- quantity: ONE (1)
- dimensions: 3.70 M (clearance from back wall) X
4.80 M (length)
- location: under the Grand Staircase, alongside
Orchestra Right corridor (see Annex B)
3. SECOND (2nd) FLOOR HALLWAY
a. SPONSORSHIP COLLATERAL SPACE:
- quantity: ONE (1)
- dimensions: 1.25 m (clearance from concrete
fence) X 9.15 m (width/length) X 1.80 m
(height)
- location: center set-up fronting/overlooking
the Main Lobby (see Annex C; as labeled
thereat)
b. STANDEES:
- quantity: TWO (2) standee units
- dimensions: 1.80 m (height) X 1.00 m (width) X
0.75 m (thick) per standee
- location:
1. left end corner of escalator landing
(see Annex C; Standee #1)
2. right end corner of staircase landing
(see Annex C; Standee #2)
D. PRODUCT SELLING/CONCESSIONAIRES
1. Sponsors shall set-up/install their selling
booths at least six (6) hours before the
event. No nails/screws shall be embedded
onto any part of the building; and set-ups
are to be free standing, stable and safe. The
design/specifications/dimensions of said
booths shall be subject to PED and/or ASD
approval prior to ingress/set-up.
2. Concessionaires shall directly submit their
request to sell and coordinate with the ASD
as regards commissions on sales, stocks
inventory, et.al. at least, two (2) days before
the selling date.
1.00 m (width) X 0.75 m
(thick) per standee
- location: sparsely distributed
(see Annex A; Standee #’s 1 to 7)
b. SNACK BAR/CONCESSIONAIRES’
AREA:
- quantity: ONE (1)
- dimensions: 1.50 m (width) X
4.50 m (length)
- location: between the Glass Doors
and the Gift Shop area (see Annex A)
c. SUBSCRIBERS’ AREA
- quantity: ONE (1)
- dimensions: 1.50 m (width) X 4.50 m
(length)
- location: between the first and second
concrete foundation posts (see Annex A)
d. EXHIBIT PANELS/STATIC DISPLAY
SPACE:
- quantity: TWO (2) free areas
- dimensions: 1.50 m X 13.70 m per panel
display
- location:
1. alongside Arturo Luz’s “Black and
White” mural (see Annex A; Area # 1)
2. alongside the Changing Exhibits Area on
the opposite wall (see Annex A; Area
# 2)
- Either one or both of these may also be
utilized for BUFFET TABLE SPREAD for
cocktail receptions.
e. REMAINDER FREE SPACE:
- quantity: ONE (1)
- dimensions: 1.50 m (width) X 4.50 m
(length)
- location: underneath the Grand
Staircase
2. MAIN THEATER LOBBY
a. SPONSOR SET-UP/COLLATERALS:
- quantity: ONE (1)
- dimensions: 1.25 m (clearance from the
side of Grand Staircase) x 4.50 m (width)
X 4.50 m (height)
- location: Box Office Side (see Annex B;
Area # 2)
b. EXHIBIT PANELS/STATIC DISPLAY
SPACE:
- quantity: ONE (1)
- dimensions: 1.5 m (thickness) X 4.80 m
(width/length)
- location: just before the Lobby Lounge
Seats/Escalators (see Annex B)
c. STANDEE:
- quantity: THREE (3) standee units
- dimensions: 2.40 m (height) X 1.00 m
(width) X .075 m (thick) per standee
- location:
1. behind the Lounge Seats, just about/
before the underside of the escalators
(see Annex B; Standee #1)
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29. WORK with us…
Be part of the pioneer and only professional
USHERING SERVICE in the land (part-time basis only).
Applicants must meet the following qualifications:
• 18-28 years old
• Male 5’8” / Female 5’3”
• With pleasing personality
• Conversant in English
(3rd Language/dialect an advantage)
• Willing to work late at nights, weekends and
holidays
HIRE us…
USHERING SERVICE EXTERNAL VENUE EVENTS
For the best frontline service ensuring the safety, welfare and convenience
of your audience, we provide Ushering Services especially designed/suited
to your event’s needs. Our pool of Usher/ettes are well trained and
experienced not just in the field of crowd control and audience relations
but are also skilled in rendering on-stage assignments (i.e. escorting, award
giving, protocol, etc.).
For further details, you may call CCP’s Venue Operations Division (VOD)
at nos. 8833-2125 or8 832-1125 locals 1412/1413 or email us at ccptours@gmail.com.
other
services
Gala Uniform Less Formal Uniform
New Normal Uniform
Regular Uniform
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30. BUILDING AND THEATER TOURS
Come visit us to explore the CCP theaters and
backstage areas, galleries, museum, and other exhibit
and performance spaces. Choose among a variety of
our tour packages suited to your interest.
The virtual / online version of the CCP Building and
Theater Tours will also be launched soon.
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31. Big Group Tour (minimum of 30 participants)
• Tour Coverage: museum, galleries, exhibit halls/spaces, theater lobbies, and
other related spaces in the 5 levels of the building (i.e. gift shop, library, etc.)
• Tour Fee: P 200.00/visitor*
• FREE Two (2) teachers/coordinators per fifty (50) participants
• Duration: 1hr
Focused Group Tour (minimum of 10 participants)
• Tour Coverage: Big Group Tour coverage plus theater and backstage areas
• Tour Fee: P 300/visitor*
• Duration: 1hr and 30 mins
TOUR PACKAGES
For further details, you may call CCP’s Venue Operations Division (VOD)
at telephone numbers 833-2125 or 832-1125, locals 1412 and 1413
or email us at ccptours@gmail.com.
Tour Operators are most welcome.
CCP Office Schedule is from Tuesdays to Fridays,
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (No Offices on Mondays)
* 50% off for students upon presentation of valid ID.
* Rates are inclusive of 12% VAT.
The Cultural Center of the Philippines has strengthened its efforts to serve Persons with Disabilities
(PWDs) and make arts and culture more accessible to them through the CCP PWD-Exchange Program.
The program complies with Batas Pambansa Bilang 344 or the Accessibility Law and the Magna Carta
for the Disabled under R.A. 7277 — laws which protect the rights and privileges of PWDs guarantee
equal opportunity and ensure a barrier-free environment for PWDs.
In 2012, the CCP PWD-Exchange Program implemented the construction of areas for PWDs in
wheelchairs in the CCP venues, namely the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo and Tanghalang Aurelio
Tolentino. Additionally, accessibility ramps leading to the theaters and rest rooms were constructed.
PWD areas at the CCP are offered to persons in wheelchairs — especially those who cannot physically
transfer or move from their wheelchairs to regular seats — and their companions.
All PWDs are entitled to 20 percent discount on CCP shows.
Several activities were also held under the program in 2012. These include a meeting with the different
PWD sectors; free accommodation of PWD guests to the PPO Concert on March 16, 2012, during
which blind and vision-impaired guests were provided with program notes in Braille and large print; a
free lecture on Filipino Sign language for the CCP ushering staff and employees. Also, the preparation
of the CCP PWD Accommodation Policy and Guidelines was undertaken.
The CCP PWD program began in 2000 with the installation of wooden handrails in corridors, wheelchair
ramps in selected places and the wheelchair lift at the Little Theater entrance.
For more information about the CCP PWD program, please call CCP Venue Operations Division at
tel. no. 8832-1125 loc. 1412-1413.
person with disability (pwd) accessibility program
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32. culturalcenterofthephilippines
culturalctrph
culturalcenterphils
culturalcenterph
CCP DIGITAL PLATFORMS
CCP DIRECTORY
ARTS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
8833-0267
PRODUCTION AND EXHIBITION DEPARTMENT
8833-2125 or 8832-1125 loc.1400/1402
• Booking Office
8832-1125 loc. 1404
• Performing Arts Division
8832-2314
• Visual Arts and Design Division
8832-3702
• Film Broadcast and New Media Division
8832-5094
• Technical Services Division
8832-1125 loc. 1414/1415
• Costume
1424
• Scenery
1425
CULTURAL EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT
8832-3674
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
8832-3677/8551-0323
• General Services Division
8832-5117
• Maintenance & Engineering Svcs. Div.
8832-5117
• Property and Supply Division
8551-0039
• Asset Management Division
8832-3659
FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
8832-3708
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
Department Manager
8832-1125 loc. 1907
• Human Resource Services Division
8832-1125 loc. 1900/1901/1906/1908
• Training and Development Division
8832-1125 loc. 1904/1905/1909
Trunkline
General Inquiries
• 8864-1221
24-Hour hotline
Emergencies
• 88-1000
Other Contacts
Office of the President
• 8834-0468
Office of the Vice President for Administration
• 8551-3737
Corporate Affairs Department
Corporate Communications Division
• 8832-1125 loc. 1116
Management Services Division
• 8832-1125 loc. 1118
Internal Audit Department
• 8832-3876
MARKETING DEPARTMENT
• Office of the Marketing Director
8832-1125 loc. 1800/1807
• Market Development Division
8832-1125 loc. 1801/1808
• Sales and Promotions Division
8832-1125 loc. 1405/1803
• Creative Services Unit
8832-1125 loc. 1802
• Box Office
8832-3704
OFFICE OF THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
8832-1125 loc. 1121 – 1122
CULTURAL CONTENT DEPARTMENT
• Library & Archives Division
8832-1125 loc. 1513
• Cultural Research & Dev. Division
8832-1125 loc. 1511/1500
• Intertextual Division
8832-1125 loc. 1706
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33. FOR BOOKING INQUIRIES,
PLEASE CALL THE CCP BOOKING OFFICE AT
(02) 8321 1125 LOCAL 1404 OR EMAIL US ON
bookingoffice@culturalcenter. gov.ph
CCP BOOKING OFFICE
ARIEL S.R. YONZON
Department Manager III
Associate Artistic Director
PRODUCTION AND EXHIBITION DEPARTMENT
ROSARIO C. TALA
Chief Cultural and Arts Officer
JOCEL A. PACADA
MARIA VICTORIA N. LAGO
MARK JONES MEDINA
ANGELO B. CAMUS
AUGUST JONARD C. RONQUILLO
REGIE F. BENOZA
ANTHONY M. MAPILI
VENUE OPERATIONS DIVISION
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34. Tanghalang Pambansa
CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City
1300, Philippines
www.culturalcenter.gov.ph