SET A: BUBOT

1. Takbo, Batang Tondo by YOJ

Director: Chic San Agustin-De Guzman

CAST AND ROLES:

Prince España as Albin

Ericka Peralejo as Kyla

Felicity Kyle Napuli as Tomtom

Ian Magz as Saymon

Bong Cabrera as Dudong

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Choreographer: JAP

Set Designer: Jerome Aytona

Costume Stylist: Allie Eguia

Sound Designer: Angel Dayao

Lighting Designer: Roman Cruz

Dramaturg: Christine Santos

Stage Manager: Sheña Parnoncillon

SYNOPSIS:

Bakasyon ng mga bata. Nasasabik ng magsimula sa paglalaro ang apat na magkakaibigang sina Albin, Kyla, Tomtom, at Saymon. Baka ito na ang huling laro nila dahil magiging magkaiba na ang oras ng kanilang mga klase sa darating na pasukan. Sa tindi ng init ng araw, patindi na rin ng patindi ang paglalaro ng apat. Pulis si Albin, tindera sa sari-sari store si Tomton, pumayag si Saymon maging baby, at sa unang pagkakataon, gaganap na magnanakaw si Kyla. Isang action-drama ng bahay-bahayan ang eksena nila. 

Pabugso-bugsong mauunsiyami ang laro dahil sa mga hindi pagkakaunawaan kung paano ba dapat dumaloy ang eksena sa kanilang munting mundo. Si Dudong ang natatanging matanda na aawat sa kanila at ang siyang tinig ng kapayapaan ng mga bata. Sa pagitan ni Dudong at away sa isa’t isa, si Albin ang tila salarin sa gulong ito.

Tuluyang matatapos ang laro sa away kaya’t mag-uuwian na lang ang lahat. Hindi tanggap ni Albin ang pangyayari. Ayon kay Albin, pulis sa kaninang laro, hindi siya ang suspek sa salang pagnanakaw. Bakit hindi si Kyla?

2. Ang Bata Kag Ang Ilaga by Liane Carlo Suelan

Director: 『 s i g l o 』

SYNOPSIS:

Isaac is different from the other kids in St. Jerome’s Home for Children, a childcare center. He is an orphan, unlike the other kids, whose mothers come to visit every now and then, and is often picked on by Dom because of this. One Saturday, Isaac roams near the bodega where he hears a sharp squeak. He searches for its source and finds that it is actually coming from a baby rat, alone on the ground. Isaac is confronted with a dilemma whether he should take the baby rat in and care for it or merely leave it hoping its mama would come back to get it. This bothers him for the rest of the day. Nearing sunset, he decides to take the baby rat in, but then finds the baby rat gone.

CAST AND ROLES:

Rigel Hechanova as Isaac

Ina Azarcon-Bolivar as Sister Mercy/Abigail

Aubrey Savet as Joana

Kizabelle Lopez Aromin as Dom

Amihan Bonifacio-Ramolete as Puppeteer

V Soriano as Puppeteer

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Set Designer: Jerome Aytona

Costume Stylist: Allie Eguia

Sound Designer: Angel Dayao

Lighting Designer: Roman Cruz

Dramaturg: Aldrich Cancino

Stage Manager: Mikee Ricafort

3. Polar Coordinates by Ade Valenzona

Director: Paolo O’Hara

SYNOPSIS:

Bagsak si Igo sa summative assessment nila sa Math. Sa final exams na lang siya makakabawi, kundi uulit siya ng Grade 10. Ano ba kasi ang point ng polar coordinates? 

Bakit parang nakasalalay din sa finals niya ang pagkawatak-watak ng kaniyang pamilya? Tuturuan daw siya ng kaibigan niyang si Bobbie, pero parang mas nalito pa si Igo. Ang dami na niyang iniisip, bakit pa sumasabay yung nakakalitong damdamin niya?

Sino ba si Igo sa lahat nito?

CAST AND ROLES:

Jack Denzel as Igo

Randy Villarama as Manny

Martha Comia as Risa

Chloe Dominique as Sab

Michael Hilao as Bobbie

Sheryll Villamor Ceasico as Ma’am Onquit

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Fight Choreographer: Carlon Matobato

Set Designer: Jerome Aytona

Costume Stylist: Allie Eguia

Sound Designer: Angel Dayao

Lighting Designer: Roman Cruz

Video Designer: Justin Santiago

Dramaturg: Adrian Fajardo

Stage Manager: Jiana Velasco

SET B – MANIBALANG

1. Minating Ni Mariah Ang Manto Ng Mommy Ni Mama Mary by Eljay Castro Deldoc

Director: Dexter M. Santos

SYNOPSIS:

Nagbabalik-loob sa Diyos ang dating scammer na si Mariah sa pamamagitan ng pag-aalaga ng banal na imahen. Upang patunayan ang sarili, sumali siya sa taunang Lenten Exhibit kahit manipis ang kaniyang pitaka at ang pagkakaunawa niya sa pagiging camarero. Maluwalhati naman sana ang partisipasyon ni Mariah, subalit may matinding paratang sa kaniya. Ninakaw daw niya ang suot na antigong belo ng kaniyang Santa Maria Magdalena.

CAST AND ROLES:

Lian Silverio as Mariah

Mosang as Monang

Esteban Mara as Mentong

George de Jesus III as Mijares

Roobak Valle as Mijares

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Assistant Director: Mara Agleham

Set Designer: Io Balanon

Costume Stylist: Allie Eguia

Sound Designer: Arvy Dimaculangan

Lighting Designer: Loren Rivera

Dramaturg: Soc Amon

Stage Manager: Kate Loreno

2. Unang Araw by Ivan Villacorta Gentolizo

Director: Cholo Ledesma

SYNOPSIS:

Unang araw ni Egay mula nang masuspinde bilang pulis sa isang siyudad sa dulong bahagi ng Mindanao. Unang araw naman ni Arnel para ipakita kay Mayor, na kanyang tiyuhin, ang katapatan nito nang sa gayon ay makuha niya ang respeto at lugar sa kanilang pamilya. 

Kasama sina Tambok at Enteng ay babaybayin nila ang kahabaan ng isang liblib na highway para itumba ang magiging kalaban ni Mayor at ng kanyang pamilya sa darating na halalan bago ito makapag-file ng kandidatura.

Sa kahabaan ng biyahe ay mauungkat ang pinakatatagong lihim ng bawat isa, mga nagbabanggang paniniwala’t ideyal, ang kinabibilangan nilang posisyon sa grupo maging sa lipunan, at ang tunay na dahilan kung bakit pinagsama-sama sila ni Mayor sa trabahong ito.

CAST AND ROLES:

Aldo Vencilao as Egay

Earvin Estioco as Arnel

DMs Boongaling as Tambok

Ybes Bagadiong as Enteng

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Set Designer: Io Balanon

Costume Stylist: Allie Eguia

Sound Designer: Arvy Dimaculangan

Lighting Designer: Loren Rivera

Video Designer: JM Jimenez

Dramaturg: Allen Marquez

Stage Manager: Gab Matias

3. Presidential Suite #2 by Siege Malvar

Director: Johnnie Moran

SYNOPSIS:

Senator Zaragoza continues to recover after suffering a heart attack in today’s senate hearing. The senator, who authored the landmark bill “Zara-Gulay Act of Carrot Importations”, is accused of laundering money through various charitable institutions. With her are her children: Constantino, Gertrude, and Richie. 

We’ll keep you updated with our correspondent live from the Presidential Suite # 2.

CAST AND ROLES:

Andoy Ranay as Constantino

Kiki Baento as Gertrude

MC Dela Cruz as Richie

Ariel Diccion as Andy

Charm Aranton as Doctor

Clottie Gealogo-Lucero as Wilma

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Set Designer: Io Balanon

Costume Stylist: Allie Eguia

Sound Designer: Arvy Dimaculangan

Lighting Designer: Loren Rivera

Dramaturg: Mikaundre Gozum-Santos

Stage Manager: Hyojin Kim

SET C – KINALBURO

1. Mga Magindara sa Siyudad by Chris Joseph Junio

Director: Riki Benedicto

SYNOPSIS:

Isang masikip na tanghalang yari sa pinagtagpi-tagping plywood, yero, at kawayan ang nagsisilbing tahanan at mundo nina Maureen at Maylene na tinaguriang “mga sirena” sa peryahan. 

Kasama ang kanilang abong-abong na entablado, buwan-buwan silang naglalakbay sa iba’t ibang bayan at gabi-gabing umaawit sa pag-aalok ng aliw sa madla. Ngunit sa paghina ng kita at pananamlay ng kanilang palabas, hanggang kailan nila kayang magsuot ng ngiti at magpatuloy sa pagtatanghal na tila walang hanggan?

CAST AND ROLES:

Raf Pineda as Maureen

Donna Cariaga as Maylene

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Set Designer: Wika Nadera

Costume Stylist: Allie Eguia

Sound Designer: NAYR

Lighting Designer: Roman Cruz

Dramaturg: Bernardine de Belen

Stage Manager: Quiel Campo

2. Ang Problema sa Trolley by Imuthis

Director: Adrienne Vergara

SYNOPSIS:

Isang tagatulak ng trolley, isang psychology student, at isang mall consignor ang sinisikap makatawid sa dulong bahagi ng tulay sa Pandacan upang umuwi. Kasabay sa pagbaybay ng bakal na daan ay isang paglalakbay na hindi inaasahang madadaanan. Sa kalagitnaan ng daan, naisipan ng mall consignor na magtatangkang tumalon sa kalaliman ng ilog Pasig. Sa paghahanap ng dahilan upang hindi matuloy ang pagtalon ay isang sikretong lalong maglulubog sa lahat. Nasa kamay ng dalawang kasama kung ano ang itutulak nila sa gabing iyon.

CAST AND ROLES:

James Lanante as Vesper

Joshua Tayco as Dido

Mario Magallona as Odell

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Set Designer: Wika Nadera

Costume Stylist: Allie Eguia

Sound Designer: NAYR

Lighting Designer: Roman Cruz

Video Designer: Dee Tanteco

Dramaturg: Sebastian Tino

Stage Manager: Rio Tanchuling

3. The Late Mister Real by Rolin Migyuel Obina

Director: Maynard Manansala

SYNOPSIS:

Matagal nang hiwalay ang mag-asawang Boyet at Raquel; bagaman umaasa pa rin si Boyet ng pagbabalikan, alang-alang sa nag-iisa nilang anak na si Carl. Panahon ng pandemya, uuwi sa Pilipinas si Raquel para sunduin at isama sa Canada ang anak, ang tanging motibasyon ni Boyet para mabuhay. Sa isang isolation facilty, habang nasa magkatabing silid, mapag-uusapan nila ang mga alaala, ang nangyari sa kanilang relasyon, ang hindi nagsasalubong na pananaw sa buhay, ang pagkuha ni Raquel kay Carl. Sa dulang The Late Mister Real, samahan natin ang sabay na pagkapit at pagbitaw nina Raquel at Boyet sa pag-asa.

CAST AND ROLES:

Roi Calilong as Boyet

Shé Maala as Raquel

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Set Designer: Wika Nadera

Costume Stylist: Allie Eguia

Sound Designer: NAYR

Lighting Designer: Roman Cruz

Dramaturg: Aivee Badulid

Stage Manager: Pat Gascon

SET D – MAY ASIM PA

1. Anniversary by Nelsito Gomez

Director: Sarah Facuri

SYNOPSIS:

On the anniversary of his wife’s death, Rob visits the cemetery where a chance encounter with May, an outspoken elderly woman, sparks an unexpected conversation. As their lives intertwine, buried grief, unspoken regrets, and deep-seated beliefs come to the surface. But some wounds don’t heal easily—and some questions have no answers.

CAST AND ROLES:

Bibeth Orteza as May

Jamie Wilson as Rob

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Set Designer: Julio Garcia

Costume Stylist: Allie Eguia

Sound Designer: Zak Capinding

Lighting Designer: Loren Rivera

Video Designer: GA Fallarme

Dramaturg: Andie Villegas

Stage Manager: Katreana Chua Gamban

2. Mommy G by Jobert Grey Landeza

Director: Lhorvie Nuevo-Tadioan

SYNOPSIS:

Mommy G is turning 65 today! Her children are coming home all the way from Manila only to be surprised by a big revelation that their Mom will announce during their family dinner. It will stir their beliefs, test their relationships, and confront their tolerance in accepting a new “member” of their family.

CAST AND ROLES:

Sherry Lara as Gina

Jonathan Tadioan as Ben

Sheenly Gener as Sofie

Manok Nellas as Toni

Gelo Molina as Ramon

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Set Designer: Julio Garcia

Costume Stylist: Allie Eguia

Sound Designer: Zak Capinding

Lighting Designer: Loren Rivera

Dramaturg: Regina Santos

Stage Manager: Jonna Fabon

3. Don’t Meow for Me, Catriona by Ryan Machado

Director: Toni Go-Yadao

SYNOPSIS:

At a nearly empty bus terminal in Cubao during the pandemic, a daughter waits with her elderly mother for a bus bound for Bicol. After years of caring for her mother alone, she has decided it’s time to finally pursue her own dreams. But as the bus refuses to arrive, they are forced to confront old wounds, unspoken regrets, and the complicated weight of familial love that binds – and sometimes breaks – families.

CAST AND ROLES:

Angelica Panganiban-Homan as Phoebe

Peewee O’Hara as Reting

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Set Designer: Julio Garcia

Costume Stylist: Allie Eguia

Sound Designer: Zak Capinding

Lighting Designer: Loren Rivera

Dramaturg: Erika Garcia

Stage Manager: Martin Adlayan

SET E – PANGHIMAGAS

1. Identité by Jhudiel Claire Sosa

Director: Meann Espinosa

SYNOPSIS:

Ang sabi nila, ang babaeng anak ay hinuhulma sa imahe ng ina. “Kung ano ang puno, siya rin ang bunga.” Pero siya nga ba? 

Ang “Identité” ay isang kwento ng paghahanap at pag-angkin ng sariling pagkakakilanlan. Ito rin ay isang kwento ng pagharap at pagsalungat sa kinagisnan.

Isang kasindak-sindak na sikreto ang matatagpuan sa loob ng isang damitan, na yayanigin at ilalagay sa bingit ang ugnayan ng mag-inang si Luz at Regina. Paano nila haharapin ang kwentong ito sa paghanap at pag-angkin sa kani-kanilang identite?

CAST AND ROLES:

Kitsi Pagaspas as Luz

Ash Nicanor as Regina

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Set Designer: Julio Garcia

Costume Stylist: Allie Eguia

Sound Designer: Shaina Reyes-Pisigan

Lighting Designer: Loren Rivera

Video Designer: JM Jimenez

Dramaturgs: Zoe Damag & Sophia Viola

Stage Manager: Pau Peña

2. Pagkapit sa Hangin by Joshua Lim So

Director: José Estrella

SYNOPSIS:

Agosto 2021, kasagsagan ng COVID-19 delta wave. Lagpas bente kuwatro oras nang tuloy-tuloy sa pagtatrabaho ang mga frontliner dahil sa dami ng ina-admit sa nag-iisang ospital sa isla. Lumala pa ang sitwasyon nang hindi dumating ang delivery ng oxygen tanks. Sa Temporary Treatment and Monitoring Facility (TTMF) nitong pampublikong ospital, napagdesisyunan ng doctor at dalawang staff nurse na hinaan ang tangke ng mga pasiy or enteng alam nilang nasa bingit na ng kamatayan, para makatipid sa supply ng hangin. Ngunit mahuhuli sila ng isang watcher, ang bantay ng pasiyente, na ayaw tanggapin na wala nang pag-asa ang kanyang naghihingalong ama.

CAST AND ROLES:

Elora Españo as Nurse A

Wenah Nagales as Nurse B

Tim Mabalot as Doctor

Gold Villar-Lim as Watcher

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Assistant Director & Poster Designer: Mark Daniel Dalacat

Set Designers: Jem Bravo & Io Balanon

Costume Stylist: Allie Eguia

Sound Designer: Angel Dayao

Lighting Designer: Roman Cruz

Video Designer: JM Jimenez

Dramaturg: Aya Apolintisima

Stage Manager: Bojo Barnes & Phalie Medina

Assistant Stage Manager: Jesy Macasaet

3. Sa Babaeng Lahat by Elise Santos

Director: Caisa Borromeo

SYNOPSIS:

A few days before the celebration of National Bible Week at an all-girls Catholic school in Quezon City, 14 year-old Marie believes she has been chosen by God to be the next Immaculate Conception. However, she is unsure and not quite ready to accept her fate. Meanwhile, her best friend Regina struggles with her feelings for Gab, the school’s resident tibo, as they practice for the Bible Week singing competition. The play follows the three girls’ interconnected journeys towards figuring out their relationship with religion, sexuality, each other, and ultimately, their own selves.

CAST AND ROLES:

Jam Binay as Marie

Francesca Dela Cruz as Regina

Yanni Lopez as Gab

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Assistant Director: Jillian Ita-as

Set Designer: Io Balanon

Costume Stylist: Allie Eguia

Sound Designer: Arvy Dimaculangan

Lighting Designer: Roman Cruz

Video Designer: GA Fallarme

Dramaturg: Thea Lorraine Renon

Stage Manager: Axl Fernandez

SET 1: STAGED READINGS

1. Wala Ginakamatisan Ang Itlog by Andy Abellar

Director: Kyrie Allison Samodio

SYNOPSIS:

For a traditional family with conservative values, change requires a huge turn of events for it to occur. Set in the early 2000’s, amidst the rising armed conflict between the military and the rebels in the rural area, Orang and Tano, a middle aged couple, finds themselves caught in the middle of a crisis when they meet Kulas, a young boy running away from home. As they get to know each other more, conflict arises, one that challenges not only their beliefs but also their relationship with their only and beloved son Junel, a returning soldier. While the couple navigate the sudden change in their principles, they discover a new side of their son when he arrives bearing news from their job, leading them with a much difficult dilemma.

CAST AND ROLES:

Gem Padilla as Orang

Nel Estuya as Tano

Rich Magtaan as Kulas

Johnny B. Maglinao as Junel

Rey Correjado, Heber O’Hara as Mga Sundalo

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Costume Stylist: Allie Eguia

Sound Designer: TJ Ramos

Stage Manager: Pau Quezon

2. Patay na si Rizal by Matt Ordoñez

Director: Kat Batara

SYNOPSIS:

It’s 1962. Rizal’s Manuscripts have been stolen. Alejando “Anding” Roces, a writer and government official, meets with the thief and negotiates the ransom. 

They begin debating the legacy of Rizal’s work and whether or not they mean anything to this country. 

How much is Rizal’s legacy?

Patay na ba talaga si Rizal?

CAST AND ROLES:

Nor Domingo as Alejandro “Anding” Roces (AR)

Joshua Cabiladas as Thief

Johnrick Noynay as Waiter

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Costume Stylist: Allie Eguia

Sound Designer: TJ Ramos

Stage Manager: Monty Uy

SET 2: STAGED READINGS

1. Isang Malaking Tipak ng Bato sa Gitna ng Ilog by M.E. Mejaro

Director: Victor Deseo

SYNOPSIS:

On the 40th day after their grandfather’s death, Polo, a seaman, and Nisio, an engineer contractor, return to the riverbank of their youth in search of a mysterious, massive rock believed to rest in the heart of the river. As the currents carry them deeper into their quest, they unearth long-buried memories—fragments of childhood, brotherhood, and loss—all intimately shaped by the waters that once nurtured them. A quiet yet powerful journey about home, grief, and the things that stay unmoved even as everything else flows on. 

CAST AND ROLES:

Chris Abecia as Polo

Fernando Jose Pabeloña as Nisio

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Costume Stylist: Allie Eguia

Sound Designer: TJ Ramos

Stage Manager: Almie Layog

2. Ganimide by Rex Sandro Nepomuceno

Director: Arlo De Guzman

SYNOPSIS:

Sa gitna ng kawalan, isang kubo ang pinipilahan ng mga nais managinip. Si Ida ang tagapangasiwa ng munting komersiyo, mangangalakal ng tulog at mga bunga nito. Isa-isang darating ang mga parokyano, bitbit ang mga kalakal na ipamamalit sa oras sa loob, sapat man o kapos. Sinasabing isang dalagita ang nasa kubo, nag-uudyok ng tiyak na panaginip. Maghihintay ang lahat sa labas, tutugisin ng inip at sisindakin ng presensiya ng isa’t isa. Sabik at nag-aalangan sa bagay na wala sa kanila ang lubos na nakaiintindi. Ihehele sila ng paghihintay. Tatahan para sa pangakong pumailalim.

CAST AND ROLES:

Marj Lorico as Ida

Kath Castillo as Uno

Ethan King as Ago

Herbie Go as Ome

Felipe Ronnie Martinez as Isang Gurang

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Costume Stylist: Allie Eguia

Sound Designer: TJ Ramos

Stage Manager: Jacob Tredente Arabes