About
Miguel was trained under the Theatre Arts Program (Technical Direction-Management) of the Department of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts at the University of the Philippines. He is currently a freelance lighting designer and technical director for theater plays, events, and concerts; including but not limited to dance, orchestra concerts, fashion shows, and festivals.
His first international engagement in 2022 was as an Associate Lighting Designer and Assistant Technical Director for the Philippines National Day, “Daluyong ng Diwa” at the Jubilee Park for the Expo 2020 Dubai.
He has worked for different companies that have contributed to his experience and skills, namely: Dulaang UP, UP Dulaang Laboratoryo, UP Dance Company, Tanghalang Ateneo, Areté (ADMU), Silang Communications Inc., Werk Multimedia, Blackbox Collab Inc, Full House Theater, The Necessary Theatre, Barefoot Theatre Collaborative, and the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
Some of his theatre credits include:
Mula sa Buwan 2022 (Associate Lighting Designer), Bayan Bayanan: Letters from home (Assistant Technical Director), Mula sa Buwan 2018 (Assistant Technical Director), Dekada ’70 (Assistant Technical Director), Ang Huling El Bimbo 2018 (Lighting Apprentice), Angry Christ by Floy Quintos (Technical Director), The Kundiman Party by Floy Quintos (Lighting Apprentice)
Work Catalog (2023)
Director: Bernard Maybituin
Production Manager: Rhej Payumo
Set Designer: Enzo Pizarro
Lighting Designer: Miguel Torralba
Visuals: Daryl Cajucom
Technical Director: Mike Ong
Asst. Technical Director: Joseph De Jesus
Music: Ray Villanueva
V.O.: Robbin
Agency: Lumina Events PH
Stage Supplier: Nikko Metalworks
Technical Supplier: Forscink Inc.
Michael Cinco: A Metaverse Fashion Gala
Tanglawan Festival 2023
Director: Bernard Maybituin
Production Manager: Rhej Payumo
Set Designer: Enzo Pizarro
Lighting Designer: Miguel Torralba
Visuals: Daryl Cajucom
Technical Director: Mike Ong
Asst. Technical Director: Joseph De Jesus
Music: Ray Villanueva
V.O.: Robbin
Agency: Lumina Events PH
Stage Supplier: Nikko Metalworks
Technical Supplier: Forscink Inc.
Alliance for Financial Inclusion: Global Policy Forum
Opening Ceremony
Director: Roobak Valle
Production Manager: Mark Leo
Video Designer: Steven Tansiongco
Lighting Designer: Miguel Torralba
Technical Director: Dong Calingacion
Agency: Total Exhibit and Expo Solutions
Technical Supplier: Stage Craft International Inc.
Director: Dexter M. Santos
Playwright: Floy Quintos
Production Designer: Mitoy Sta. Ana
Lighting Designer: John Batalla
Sounds Designer: Arvy Dimaculangan
Video Designer: Steven Tansiongco
Production Manager: Joshua Chan
Technical Director: Miguel Torralba
Stage Manager: Ana Lumain
Technical Supplier: Tunog at Liwanag Sa Teatro
The Reconciliation Dinner
Eastwood Lightscapades 2023
Concept & Lighting Design: John Batalla
Tree Design: Ohm David
Sounds Designer: Arvy Dimaculangan
Production Manager: Ivy Baggao
Technical Director: Miguel Torralba
Laser Programmer: Ian Bautista
IT/Network Manager: Mike Batalla
V.O.: Marvin Olaes
Facade Installation: Tinker Smith
Technical Supplier: Tunog at Liwanag sa Teatro
Contact
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marioscarmigueltorralba@gmail.com
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