How do theater companies decide the shows they put on? We asked the producers!

Pau talks to GMG Productions’ Sam Sewell and The Sandbox Collective’s Toff De Venecia to get their insights on the Philippine theater scene today through a producer’s lens, the trends they’re excited about, and many of the considerations they have before a show even makes it to the stage.

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This episode was completed as part of the ArtsEquator Fellowship 2024

With a very busy year just about to close, there's a lot to talk about in the world of theater. Join Pau as she catches up with Theatre Titas' Cheese Mendez and TheaterFansManila's Frida Tan about all things theater: from the Wicked film adaptation, revenge theater in the Philippines, thoughts about what the local industry needs right now, down to some dream prods we wish to see.

This episode was completed as part of the ArtsEquator Fellowship 2024.

We talk to one of the most in-demand musical directors today, Ejay Yatco, and ask him all about the process, the misconceptions people often have about musical directors, as well as how he worked on some of our favorite musicals this year. Plus, some thoughts and hopes on the future of musical theater in the Philippines.

This episode was created as part of the ArtsEquator Fellowship 2024.

We read everything, Justice Hernandez!

Dami pang gustong sabihin, pero pinagkasya namin sa episode na ‘to emz.

First solo pod ep! Join me (please) as I muse on the relentless theater tradition of infusing storytelling for the stage with historical and political commentary.

...I mean, it's probably not a coincidence we're seeing more plays on historical figures, and martial law, and plays taking a jab at current political issues, right.

What I first thought might be a "trend" turned out to be more deeply rooted.

Mabuhay ang mga artista ng bayan!

- Pau

Siguro narinig na natin ang pangalan na Emilio Jacinto o kaya naman “Pingkian” sa school o sa Hekasi class pero sino nga ba talaga siya? Sa huling produksyon ng Tanghalang Pilipino, mas nakilala natin si Emilio Jacinto, isang makabayang sa murang edad, ginamit ang armas pati panulat upang Rebolusyon ay ipag-alab. Hindi pa tapos ang laban with Anne, Dans, Pau, and Tonyo as we look at the hero’s overlooked story told in “Pingkian: Isang Musikal.”

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The heat is on again – not just the weather! It’s been a while since Manila’s seen Dreamland in 1960s Saigon, and been taken by the romance between Kim, a South Vietnamese country maid, and Chris, a young American G.I.

From its birth in war to modern reception, Dans, Pau, and Tonyo look at the hit musical Miss Saigon, and its impact as a tale of love in conflict.

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Life is pan-de-mo-ni-um lately, so take a break with Dans and Pau as they share their fun time at the Bee. Find out what they discovered about their inner children through the spellers at the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!

May mga pagsubok tayo sa buhay na naiibsan sa ating mga panaginip, katulad ng pagkakaroon ni Susie ng mga kaibigang sapatos sa kanyang paghimbing kahit na wala naman siyang mga paa sa tuwing gigising.

Samahan sina Dans at Pau sa kanilang kuwentuhan ng pagpapahayag ng pag-ibig at pangarap sa aming episode sa Sandosenang Sapatos!

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