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 annual theater festival showcases productions from the Ilocos Region. What is it called?
Ibaloi Theater Festival
This classic Filipino epic about heroism was reimagined as a rock opera in 1999. What is it?
"Florante at Laura"
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
This alternative theater company, founded in 1967, is known for its socially conscious and relevant productions. What is it?
Teatro Popular
This prestigious theater competition in Mindanao recognizes outstanding plays and performances. What is it called?
Don Celso Z. Borja Drama Festival
This propagandist play by propagandist and writer Hermenegildo Cruz, promoted the ideals of the Philippine Revolution. What is the play?
"Sandugo"
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"
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)
This region, known for its rich cultural heritage, is home to the highly stylized all-male dance-drama "Morolan." Where is it?
Sulu Archipelago