{"id":30706,"date":"2026-03-03T13:19:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T05:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/decisive-magenta-raccoon.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/?p=30706"},"modified":"2026-03-04T12:45:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T04:45:12","slug":"happeningph-theater-is-bangaw-the-mirror-were-scared-to-look-at","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happeningph.com\/?p=30706","title":{"rendered":"HappeningPH Theater! Is “BANGAW” the Mirror We\u2019re Scared to Look At?"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Fred Cezar<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

If you think you know Lord of the Flies<\/em>, think again. FEU Theater Guild\u2019s “BANGAW” is a twisting, breathtaking ride that starts as a survival story and ends as a psychological gut-punch. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"The Hook: The line that will haunt you long after the curtains close? “What if we are the HALIMAW?”<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

At first, it\u2019s a mystery. By the end, it\u2019s a terrifying realization about the “monster” hiding within all of us.<\/p>\n

The shocking reality: This isn’t just about kids stranded on an island; it\u2019s a masterclass in how POWER changes people.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/span>It tackles the heavy question: When given authority, do we choose Bayanihan (community) or do we turn Savage?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Why this matters: It is incredibly relevant to the Philippines right now as it challenges the younger generation to manage power with heart, proving that the real “monster” isn’t in the forest\u2014it\u2019s the greed and ego we let rise within ourselves.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moreover, it challenges all generations to choose wisely who they vote to positions of power.<\/p>\n

Verdict: Huge salute to the director, writer, and the powerhouse cast! This play is visceral, emotional, and absolutely essential.<\/p>\n

As playwright Gold Villar Lim shared, “This cautionary tale is all about hope. Things can get messy, but we hold onto it.”\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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RAF Sam Siasoyco
\nTABEKS Jharelle Villalobos
\nSAM Trisha Nilayan
\nERICH Maria Ysabel Delos Reyes
\nSIMONE Nicole Ramas
\nTINY Francine Galvez
\nMATTY Margarita Barrameda
\nCALEB Julian Rafael Anabo
\nENS 9 Johann Umali
\nENS 10 John Andrei Cruz
\nJACK Aldin Covarrubias
\nMORRIS Miguel Galpo
\nROBERT Justin Abalos
\nROGER Kirstan Orbegoso
\nAPPLE Janae Dionisio
\nPHIL Shekinah Resurreccion
\nPAT Bjorn Pesta\u00f1o
\nCHOIR 7 Kristian Samson
\nENS 11 Heleina Li
\nENS 12 Renz Dotillos
\nENS 13 Shawn Tarala
\nPILOTO Dave Bambang
\nBABOY RAMO Marjorie Uson<\/p>\n

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Catch BANGAW on March 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, and 28; and April 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, and 25 at the Far Eastern University Center for the Arts – FCA<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The house will open at 6 PM and the show will start at 6:30 PM.<\/div>\n
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Ticket Prices:<\/div>\n
\u20b1100 \u2013 Students from FEU (all branches)<\/div>\n
\u20b1200 \u2013 Students from outside FEU Manila<\/div>\n
\u20b1500 \u2013 Regular Guests<\/div>\n
\u20b1700 \u2013 VIP<\/div>\n
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#happeningph #cmvillanuevajr #FEUTheaterGuild #BANGAW #WhatIfWeAreTheHalimaw #PinoyTheater #MustWatch2026 #FEU #BayanihanOrSavage<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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