Stellar KATHANGDAYOG: Reminders for Performing Students

See you on:
Sunday, July 13, 2025
STELLAR GENERAL REHEARSALS
Student Arrival: 12:00 nn - 12:30 pm
Venue: Polecats Manila, Ortigas

General Rehearsals is when we rehearse the whole Stellar show all together in the studio. All of our practices have been for individual numbers in our classes, and now that we are drawing closer to Stellar day, we will also rehearse the show in the performance order, with rig changes, with the stage managers, lighting director, stage director, and the whole crew! It takes a lot of people and practice to mount the show and this day is really important so that Stellar day runs as smoothly as possible.

9:00 am - 10:00 am Photographers’ Briefing
10:30 am - 11:00 am Production Meeting
12:00 nn - 12:30 pm Student Arrival, Goodie Bag distribution
Please arrive between 12:00 nn - 12:30 pm and change to your first costume for the show. Claim your Stellar goodie bag, and be ready to have your photo taken with some of the goodies.
12:30 pm - 12:50 pm Photo and video-taking of performers with Goodie Bags and items
1:00 pm Opening Reminders, must be in your first costume already, assembly in Studio 2.
1:25 pm - 1:45 pm Walk through of program. You will mark your entrance, blockings, and exit in Studio 1.
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm PROGRAM PROPER! We will run the show from the start to finish as if it were Stellar day!
4:30 pm Final Reminders
5:00 pm End of General Rehearsals Day

All personal photographers are invited to attend the Photographer’s Briefing at 9:00 am - 10:00 am to help orient them on how to capture pole and aerial and dance moments and what to expect for every apparatus. This is optional and open to all the personal photographers who will be capturing Stellar. This is to introduce them to the movement that we do and what kind of moments to watch out for for Stellar to best capture your poses and tricks from the show. 

If you want your personal photographer to practice taking photos of your pole and aerial moments during the General Rehearsals, please email us at info@polecatsmanila.com. We can accommodate up to 4 photographers per class to do this.

Final Rehearsals Week

We will see each other for one more session on the week of Stellar! Don’t miss our Final Rehearsal at Polecats Manila, before we take it to the stage!

MONDAY, JULY 14
6:00 - 7:30 pm :: Pole Beginners 1A: SIPA
8:00 - 9:30 pm :: Aerial Silks Beginners: SABONG 

TUESDAY, JULY 15
6:00 - 7:30 pm :: Pole Intermediate 1 and 2: TRUMPO 
7:00 - 8:30 pm :: Sensual Floor All Levels: AGIMAT
8:30 - 10:00 pm :: Aerial Hoop Beginners: KALASAG 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
12:00 - 1:30 pm :: Spinny Pole Beginners: ESPIRITISTA
6:00 - 7:30 pm :: Pole Beginners 2: PIKO
8:00 - 9:30 pm :: Pole Beginners 1B: PATINTERO 

THURSDAY, JULY 17
6:00 - 7:30 pm :: Aerial Hoop Intermediate: KRIS
7:00 - 8:30 pm :: Sensual Pole All Levels: MAMBABARANG
8:00 - 9:30 pm :: Spinny Pole in Heels: GAYUMA 

FRIDAY, JULY 18
12:00 - 1:30 pm :: Aerial Silks Intermediate: SIBAT
6:00 - 8:00 pm :: Aerial Hammock Beginners: SIKARAN
6:00 - 8:00 pm :: Aerial Hammock Intermediate: ARNIS

STELLAR DAY!!

Sunday, July 20, 2025
PERFORMERS CALL TIME: 9:00 AM
VENUE: Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World 

8:00 AM - 8:40 AM STUDENT ARRIVAL

Please arrive between 8:00 am - 8:40 am, to allow time to look for your dressing room and leave your items there. By 9:00 AM call time, all students must be seated at the audience area of the Newport Theater, ready for the Block Run and to listen to the first announcements of the day.

Performers’ entrance: 
Please enter through the backstage entrance, which can be found in the 2nd floor of Newport Mall. Enter El Calle Music and Food Hall (from atrium), and go all the way until the end. This entrance is on the same floor as the dressing rooms. You must go up 1 level of stairs (in the backstage area) to get to the stage and audience level.

DO NOT BE LATE. If you are not seated at the audience area by 9:00 AM sharp, you will not be allowed to perform during Stellar.

9:00 am First Announcements, Welcome Remarks
9:20 am BLOCK RUN
11:00 am CURTAIN CALL PRACTICE
11:30 am - 1:45 pm LUNCH BREAK, MAKE UP BREAK
1:45 pm Get ready for Technical Dress Rehearsal
2:00 pm Group Warm Up c/o Teacher Koleen
2:30 pm TECHNICAL DRESS REHEARSAL - FULL OUT PERFORMANCE! Costume, changes, lights, and everything!
5:00 pm End of Technical Dress Rehearsal. Snack break, finish make-up.
5:30 pm All performers must be ready in their first costume and in the hair and make-up of their first performance at this time.
6:00 pm COMPANY CALL. Open doors for the audience to enter!
7:00 pm STELLAR KATHANGDAYOG STARTS!!
9:30 pm SHOW ENDS

REMINDERS FOR STUDENT PERFORMERS

  1. You may bring only one (1) bag to the theater.

  2. Please wear your Stellar t-shirt on this day. Only staff and students wearing the Stellar shirt and Stellar IDs will be allowed in Newport Theater backstage on this day.  

  3. Please label all your items - costumes, shoes, knee pads, grip aids, tripods, water bottles.

  4. The air-conditioning in Newport Performing Arts Theater will be OFF during the morning call and block run, until 2:00 pm. Please bring portable personal fans for your own comfort. Please inform your hair and make-up artists as well. The air conditioning will be turned on starting 2:00 pm for our Technical Dress Rehearsal until the end of the show. 

  5. During Technical Dress Rehearsal, and the Show Proper, once your first number is finished running, transfer to the dressing room of your second class so the Stage Managers can find you for your next performance. 

  6. Always inform your class beadle where you are, especially if you have multiple classes. 

  7. Students can leave the theater to buy food during the lunch break (after the block run) and must return by 1:45 pm, to get ready for the Technical Dress Rehearsal (TDR), Please stay within Newport Mall premises only. Please report to your class beadle where you are at all times.

  8. Paid parking is available at the venue. Please note that the payment booth for this is located in the 2nd floor of the parking lot only. 

  9. Students may not use the apparatus on stage (outside of Tech Run and Block Run) to practice for their tricks. However, there will be an X-Stage set up on the first floor of the backstage area. This static pole can be used for practice. Please wipe the pole of all grip aid residue after you have used it.

  10. You may watch the show after your performance, if you get a ticket or save one of your tickets for yourself. Please return backstage before the Aerial Hammock numbers, to prepare for curtain call. 

  11. Companions are not allowed backstage. Only performing students, teachers, and production staff are allowed backstage.

  12. Audience members cannot go on stage after the curtain call. The audience will be ushered outside to the lobby, so please meet your friends and family there after packing up.

  13. Newport Performing Arts Theater must be vacated by 10:30 pm, so please be mindful of the time after the show. 

FOOD

  1. Outside each dressing room is a shelf designated for water bottles and other drinks. Students, hair and make-up artist may only drink in that area OUTSIDE THE DRESSING ROOMS. We cannot consume food and drinks inside the dressing rooms.

  2. Food and eating is allowed ONLY in the GREEN Pantry Rooms - they are very accessible and close to the dressing rooms. Please DO NOT EAT INSIDE the dressing rooms. Penalty for eating inside the dressing rooms (as enforced by the venue) is Php10,000. Please use only the Green Pantry Rooms for eating. They are very accessible and easy to go to from the dressing rooms. 

  3. Water dispensers will be available backstage.

  4. No catering is allowed. Packed food only.

DRESSING ROOM 4 Pole Beginners 1A and Pole Beginners 1B
Students: Bea Perdigon, Cesca Tan, Valee Rivas, Jennifer Sy-Benamera, Lovelyn Paris, Denise Sales, Anj Lopez, Jennie Gallardo, Joms Fugaban, Joanna Marquez, Aica Cosio, Patricia Marcelo, Kat Hernandez, Hya Hernandez, Jomel Salas, Angeli Valdez, Denise Tolentino, Karenjohn Cassion, Celine Langi, Aiza Cagalawan
HMUA: Patrick Azul, Bernard Golosino, Ryan Dela Cruz, Jhiego Pangan, Eica Hipoloto, Apple Rosales, Alison Grey Velasco, Lauren Dalao, Tiffany Co, Joseph Ian Cabrera, Bryan Ngo, Joshua Cruz

DRESSING ROOM 3 Pole Beginners 2, Pole Intermediate, Sensual Pole, Spinny Pole in Heels
Students: Ruby Gan, Kat Pallon, Abby Dominguez, Dea Bonita, Krystaline Enecuela, Lee De Mae Abing, Carla Cruz, Aviana Rogado, Ayl Antenor, Russel Dela Peña, Pauline Viñas, Kristine Viado, Rachel Tablante, Kathleen Yap, Zarah Arcega
HMUA: Bea Marcelo, Nhot Bituin, Jacque Sangco, Nim Rod Mariano, John Philip Gatpayat, Jerwin Miranda, Navi Albino, Don Rae Capiral, Syra Dizon, Jopie Sanchez, Dimple Callada, Cheriquit Montes, John Paul Ondrada

DRESSING ROOM 2 Sensual Floor, Spinny Pole Beginners, Aerial Silks Beginners
Students: Krish Luna, Vanessa Revilla, Chasey Sison, Daniella Ysabel Medina, Dha Santos, Geraldine Cheng, Shanielle Macaranas, K Caluag, Rachel He, Abbie Aragon, Menille Leyble, Ginger Ramirez, Yas Liamco, Dyanne Macatangay, Candy Dacalos, Yassi Coo, Winona Grace Salenga
HMUA: Mary Helen Eunice Sevalla, Marjorie Silvestre, Strawberry Diaz, John Jick Valdez, Aram Albino, Khim Angeles, Domingo Syster, Darren Rodriguez, Katrina San Jose, Vina Zapanta, Danmel Figueroa

DRESSING ROOM 1 Aerial Silks Intermediate, Aerial Hoop Beginners and Intermediate, Aerial Hammock Beginners and Intermediate
Students: Anj Meris, Ellie Balasabas, Sachi Gomez, Azi De La Paz, Mariah Wong, Crizeel Ong, Colene Tan, Maricar Ong, Patricia Benedicto, Fiona Louise Ortiz, Jessica Vilvestre, Pilar Mathay, Chesca Hurtado, Ana Micaela Labrador, Pixie Labrador, Steph Tan, Regine Mendoza, Hannah Pocesion, Michelle Syquio Madamba, Maridol Yabut, Julie Padilla, Mirrel Epino, Tina Veloso
HMUA: Bryle James Plamo, Jerwin Soriano Bustos, Anna Kristine Fernandez, Sarabelle Rosales, Marinella Joy N. Mendoza, Jonathan Villanueva Ajes, Herbert Swartley, Randy Gemao, Lorna Apurado, Jia Achacruz, Mhar Banting, Pat Bautista, Norhanah Bora, Zi Galicha, Jey dela Rosa, Kyla Barrios

NOTE: If your dressing room assignment does not match your class’ dressing room assignment, it is because you are grouped with an HMUA team with another class. After having your hair and make-up done by the team in your assigned room, please go to your class dressing room. That is where the Stage Managers will look for you to get ready for your performance!

 HAIR AND MAKE UP ARTISTS

  1. Dressing rooms are fully equipped with mirrors and lights. We ask for Hair and Make Up Artists not to bring mirrors to avoid crowding. They may bring high chairs. 

  2. HMUAs are not allowed to leave the backstage and go to the audience to watch the show, unless they have a ticket. You may give your HMUA tickets to watch the show.

  3. All HMUAS must get their IDs from Ate Mary Ann upon arrival, and it must be worn at all times. Arrival time is only 10:00 am - 11:00 am. Please ask them to enter the same backstage entrance at the end of El Calle Music and Food Hall, so they can go straight to your dressing rooms.

  4. Once they settle in, they cannot transfer to another dressing room. Students must be ready at 5:30 PM. Please note Technical Rehearsal will happen 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM, so during your runs, they will not be able to continue putting make up at that time. 

  5. Please ask hair stylists to unplug and turn off hair dryers when not in use.

  6. Please feed your HMUAs :)

PHOTOGRAPHERS

  1. Only Polecats official photographers will be allowed backstage for the safety of our students. Personal photographers will not be allowed backstage. 

  2. Personal Photographers can enter through the main lobby of Newport Performing Arts Theater. They must claim their IDs upon entering and wear them at all times.

  3. Personal photographers must choose from only the assigned Student Personal Photographer seats in the front row. 

  4. Personal Photographers may opt to catch Technical Dress Rehearsal (TDR) to get more shots of you and to get an idea of what the show will look like. If they will attend TDR, please ask them arrive before 2:00 pm. If they will arrive for the show proper, please ask them to arrive and claim their IDs from Front of House at 6:00 pm.

  5. During TDR, photographers can move around the audience area, and approach the stage. However, during the show proper, they must stay in their row of seats at the front, and/or move around to the aisles without interrupting the views of other audience members.

  6. Personal photographers may not use tripods or flash photography.

  7. Please feed your photographers :)

SAMPLE CHECKLIST of what to pack:

  • Please rest and gets lots of sleep the day before!!

  • Costume (with any specific accessories, black or nude colored underwear, props, hair and make-up needs for your number)

  • Tissue, wipes, alcohol, hand soap

  • Personal fan

  • Jacket, socks, leg warmers, knee pads and anything else to keep you warm

  • Sewing kit, medicine, band aids, for any emergencies 

  • Phone, charger, powerbank, earphones

  • Money, payment for HMUA and photog

  • Elastic bands, etc. for warm up

  • Water bottles with sealable lids

  • Food and snacks (no peanuts)

  • PLEASE LABEL EVERYTHING 

TICKETS

  1. Please send your e-tickets to your guests before Stellar day. 

  2. Please remind your guests to have their QR codes ready upon entry for faster check-in at the reception.

  3. Tickets will be available for purchase through the Ticket2Me link > https://ticket2me.net/event/22304 up to 7:00 pm on July 20, 2025. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the venue, so please purchase tickets before coming over! 

  4. All guests will need a ticket, even a small child and baby.

  5. Senior Citizen and PWD rebate can be claimed on Stellar day at the designated table. Please tell your guests to prepare their ticket and ID to claim. 1 ID = 1 ticket rebate. 

  6. Please remind your guests that the show will start on time, especially if you’re in one of the first performances!!