I work as program monitor-evaluator for Dramatic Arts at NCCA.gov.ph. I also contribute theater reviews at Pinoyweekly.org, maintains the FB Cultural Page IslangMalaya and facilitates Advocacy Theater Workshops for various organizations. Currently, I'm a Candidate of MA in Theater Arts at the University of the Philippines Diliman. Recent works in theater include Alipin (Slave) as the New Shaman Anluage (Ateneo School of Fine Arts, 2015); Ang Misis kong Promdi (The Country Wife) as Dramaturge and Mrs. Squeamish (Dulaang UP, 2014); Nanay, isang Dulang Testimonyal (Mother, a Testimonial Play) as Joanne in the Stories of Employment in the LCP (Urban Crawl with PETA, 2013); Ang Oresteyas (Oresteia) as Kasandra (Tanghalang Ateneo, 2013); Pitong Sundang (Seven Knives) as Dance Ensemble (SINAGBAYAN, 2013); The Forsaken House as Associate Dramaturge and Saling (Dulaang UP, 2012); Basanstrasse 24 as Director-Playwright (Onesimo Bulilit-Servants of the Poor Switzerland, 2012); and Nellie: Las Mujeres de Rizal as Director (UP Dulaang Laboratoryo, 2012).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I travel for study and work. Through the site, I want to link with locals for cultural immersion albeit brief.

Interests

arts, culture, research and politics

SEE Juanalily.wordpress.com, Facebook.com/IslangMalaya, Youtube.com/JuanaLily, Twitter.com/JoannaLerio

• arts
• culture
• humanities
• theater
• dancing
• politics
• traveling
• cultural immersion

Teach, Learn, Share

Respect, love, peace, dignity, humanity

What I Can Share with Hosts

Tour around the historic old city of Intramuros, Manila where I live. Guests can stay in my humble apartment in the topmost floor of an old building where a pretty view of sunrise can greet you in the morning.

Countries I’ve Visited

Cambodia, Indonesia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Philippines