Based on the Personal Interview to Fr. Larry T. Helar

THEATER AND SPIRITUALITY IN MINDANAO

Karlwinn Liang PaitanResearcher/Interviewer

SPIRITUALITY

“I am real because I am good.” – Fr. Larry T. Helar

It is going back to one’s self, the real self. Our real self is “You are

good”. We are all good because God is good. Good deeds will come out after the discovery

of “You are good”.

SPIRITUALITY TOWARDS ARTS

The artist is a messenger.

SPIRITUALITY IS REAL. THEATER IS REAL.

THEATER AND SPIRITUALITY AS A CHALLENGE

As an artist, the concept of theater and spirituality is not only to give the deep meaning of life.

THEATER AND SPIRITUALITY AS A JOURNEY

“There is no end to arts. There is no end to spirituality.” – Fr. Larry T. Helar.

THEATER AND SPIRITUALITY AS A CHANCE

“Every person is good. I believe every person is good.” – Fr. Larry T. Helar

THEATER AND SPIRITUALITY AS HUMILITY

The artist says I have this talent. I am this. I don’t own this. God owns this (Helar, 2015).

COMPONENTS IN THE TRANSFORMATION OF THEATER AND SPIRITUALITY

Respecting

Trusting. Accepting

ELEMENTS OF THEATER AND SPIRITUALITY

“In theater, we did not reject. We affirm.” – Fr. Larry T.

Helar

Believing yourself.

Accepting yourself.

Showing yourself.

STAGES OF THEATER AND SPIRITUALITY

Believing yourself that you are an artist.

Believing in all what you are doing is sacred.

THE ESSENCE OF PERFORMANCE IN THEATER AND SPIRITUALITY

THE SACREDNESS OF ART IN THEATER AND SPIRITUALITY

Art is sacred.

Art is people.

Art is person.

THEATER AND SPIRITUALITY IN THE SOCIETY

“Theater is person. Theater is people.” – Fr. Larry T. Helar

THE CORE OF AN ARTIST IN THEATER AND SPIRITUALITY TOWARDS SOCIETY

TYPES OF THE SOCIETY IN THEATER AND SPIRITUALITY

Hoi Poloi

Youth

PERSPECTIVE OF THE ARTIST IN THE SOCIETY

STRATEGIES IN CREATING THEATER AND SPIRITUALITY IN THE SOCIETY

Create the core group.

Believe the core group.

THE INTENTION OF THE ARTIST IN THE SOCIETY

I’d like to share something (Helar, 2015).

THE EFFECT OF THE ARTIST’S INTENTION TOWARDS SOCIETY

One of the important effects that the artist is expecting is to produce good

individuals.

CHALLENGES OF THEATER AND SPIRITUALITY IN CONTEMPORARY PERIOD

“I can be a director without shouting, without insulting other people.” – Fr. Larry T. Helar

Education

Formation

Orientation

I AM A BALIAKAG

THANK YOU!