The MSU-SINING KAMBAYOKA ENSEMBLE (MSU-SKE) is one of the duly supervised groups of the MSU-CULTURAL AFFAIRS OFFICE (MSU-CAO), under the full support administration of MSU System President Dr. Habib. The MSU-SKE is in the thrust of mounting and remounting quality theater productions based on the Mindanao tri-peoples’ culture and arts particularly the Meranaw cultural community for peace advocacy and educational purposes of the University in the current creative leadership of multi-awarded theater director Mr. Pepito P. Sumayan, the ensemble’s Artistic Director. The group was founded in 1974 through University Board of Resolution in 1974, the creation of resident folk theater group in the University. MSU-SKE is dubbed as the Premier Cultural Theater Group of the Philippines.

The founders of MSU-SKE were Dr. Rufino A. Ignacio, the former Vice President for Academic Affairs of MSU and Mr. Frank G. Rivera, a multi-awarded theater director, poet and scriptwriter, as the founding Artistic Director followed by succeeding Artistic Directors Prof. Edgarito A. Reconalla and Prof. Sunnie C. Noel. The Ensemble’s tours, activities and productions are with the generous supports from the University, individuals and the Kambayoka Center for Culture and Arts Development, Inc.