TANGHALANG HUSENG BATUTE
(Studio Theater)
"Huseng Batute" is one of the many pseudonyms adapted by Jose Corazon de Jesus. He was crowned "Hari ng Balagtasan" and among his literary works is the nationalist poem "Sa Dakong Silangan" (In the East). He also wrote the lyrics to various songs including Contancio de Guzman's "Bayan Ko" {My Country) and Nicanor Abelardo's "Kundiman ng Luha" (Kundiman of Tears). The venue named after him The lone dressing room (which can accomodate five persons at a time) is situated at the Lower Studio Level leading to the Buffeteria. The lobby of Tanghalang Huseng Batute, also known as the Studio Theater, is highlighted by a work of the Paete Wood Carvers after the painting of National Artists for Visual Arts Carlos V. Francisco entitled Abuse of Spanish Authorities.
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approximate seating capacity
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250
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For inquiries and reservations please call Theater Operations Department at Tel Nos. 832-1125 loc. 1404 / 1412 or email us at theater@culturalcenter.gov.ph