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NIYEBE: Isang Musikal – A Story of Love, Loss, and Identity Opens February 12

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The Far Eastern University Theater Guild (FTG) launches its 91st season with the experimental play “Niyebe: Isang Musikal” , an adaptation of a Gabriel Garcia Márquez short story. This groundbreaking musical will run from February 12 to March 27, 2025, at the FEU Center for the Arts Studio. Blending music, choreography, and a unique narrative style, this production is led by Dudz Teraña , who serves as director, writer, lyricist, and choreographer. The story is brought to life with music by Vince Lim , complemented by choreography from Carlon Matobato , and supported by a cast of talented FEU students and alumni. A Love Story with a Tragic Turn Set in the unforgiving winter of Europe, Niyebe: Isang Musikal tells the story of newlyweds Billy Sanchez and Nena Deconte. What begins as a honeymoon ends in despair when a minor injury leads to Nena’s untimely death. Stranded in a foreign land, Billy is left to grapple with solitude, grief, and the bureaucracy that denies him a final farewell...

PETA’s Control + Shift 2025: A Bold & Brave Festival You Won’t Want to Miss

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Hello, theater-lovers and fellow adventurers in the arts! If you’re craving fresh, daring, and thought-provoking performances to kick off 2025, buckle up: PETA (Philippine Educational Theater Association) is unleashing Control + Shift: Changing Narratives Festival 2025 , and it’s all happening this February at the PETA Theater Center in New Manila, Quezon City. A Festival of Reimagined Filipino Stories Control + Shift: Changing Narratives Festival lives up to its name by taking classic Filipino tales and values—both historical and modern—and giving them an imaginative twist. Curated by PETA’s newly appointed Artistic Director, J-mee Katanyag , the festival lineup ventures into puppetry, movement, interactivity, and even digital theater. Think of it like a grand buffet of live performance styles—perfect for those who want to explore the many faces of theater. The Centerpiece: “Kumprontasyon” Leading the pack is a highly anticipated remount of Melvin Lee’s critically acclaimed trilogy ...

"Her Locket": A Moving Family Drama with International Acclaim Opens January 22 Nationwide

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In time for the pre-Chinese New Year season, Rebecca Chuaunsu Film Production , in partnership with Rebelde Films , is set to release the critically acclaimed family drama film, "Her Locket" , on January 22, 2025 , in cinemas nationwide. International Recognition and Accolades "Her Locket" has been celebrated on the global stage, earning recognition at prestigious international film festivals, including: Festival International du Film Transsaharien de Zagora (Morocco, 2023), where lead actress Rebecca Chuaunsu won Best Actress . Wu Wei Taipei International Filipino Film Festival (Taiwan, 2024), with Chuaunsu receiving another Best Actress award . Participation in Marche Du Film – Festival de Cannes (France, 2023), a significant platform for global cinema. London East Asia International Film Festival (UK, 2023). 22nd Dhaka International Film Festival (Bangladesh, 2024). San Diego Film Festival (USA, 2024). Currently, "Her Locket" is competing at the ...