Adaptation & Reimagination
This international musical was adapted by Filipino playwright Freddie Santos with a distinctly Filipino setting and characters. What is it?
"Rent" (ang Pinoy Musical)
These pre-colonial performances, featuring masked dancers and chants, depicted creation myths and stories of deities. What were these performances called?
Pagdiriwang
Established in 1973, this organization advocates for the rights and welfare of Filipino theater workers. What is it called?
Actors' Equity Association of the Philippines (AEAP)
This classic Filipino epic about heroism was reimagined as a rock opera in 1999. What is it?
"Florante at Laura"
Opened in 1969, this national landmark serves as a venue for various performing arts, including theater productions. What is it called?
Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
This alternative theater company, founded in 1967, is known for its socially conscious and relevant productions. What is it?
Teatro Popular
This propagandist play by propagandist and writer Hermenegildo Cruz, promoted the ideals of the Philippine Revolution. What is the play?
"Sandugo"
This centuries-old theatrical presentation, depicting the life, passion, and death of Jesus Christ, remains a popular Lenten tradition in the Philippines. What is it called?
Sinakulo
Independent theater companies often rely on grants from this government agency to support their productions. What is it called?
National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
Before openly identifying as LGBTQIA+, playwright and director Rene Villanueva wrote under the pseudonym "Ricky Lee". What is one of their most famous plays?
"Estudyante", "May Isang Sundalo", "Huling Gabi Sa Maragondon", "Punla ng Dekada" or any other famous work
In 1977, this play by Rolando Tinio, known for its scathing social commentary, was banned during the Marcos regime. What is the play?
"A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino"
Wealthy families like the Zobel de Ayala family have a long history of supporting Philippine theater. What is this system of financial backing called?
Patronage System
This genre combines elements of theater, dance, and music, often featuring social commentary. What is it called?
Teatro Obrero (Worker's Theater)
Considered the "Grand Dame of Philippine Theater", this woman wrote plays that explored social issues and the Filipino experience. Who is she?
Wilfrido Guerreropen
The rise of digital entertainment has led to a decrease in what for theater productions?
Ticket Sales