Episodes
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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
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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!
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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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Bumalik na nga ang hari sa entablado! At sa tuwing napapanood namin ang Rama, Hari, buhay na buhay talaga sa awit at sayaw ang isang alamat na mahal sa marami!
Kahit si Rama at Sita pa rin naman sa huli, may mga ideya pa rin kaming nakuha mula kay Ravana, sa pagtupad ng bawat balak, at mula kay Soorpanakha, kahit na tsinapter siya. Makichika sa aming pagbabalik-tanaw sa aming pagbisita sa Ayodha!
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How lucky we were to be alive, and in the room where it happened! We, the people, were certainly satisfied with the story of Alexander Hamilton told like never before. It was slick, clean, American history like you’ve never seen.
We dive into the smash hit musical’s Manila opening for its international tour. Join us as we relive our experience finally seeing it live after years of yearning and share our thoughts as to what can Philippine Theater learn from this production.
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Curtain call na for 2023, and it’s also our last episode of the year! The return of live theater was a feast for the senses as local and international prods lit up stages all around the Metro. Join us in looking back on our favorite shows, and forward to what we know is coming for 2024!
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Opo, may sequel nga po ang ating return to the Theater Review. Dito sa Part 2, we visit more of our favorite prod venues sa buong Metro, kasama ang aming mga bias (BIAS?) na lugar at mga first time naming dalawin.
Mula Pasay, to QC at Taguig, tuloy pa rin ang chikahan! Makichismis so you know what’s new, what to expect, and how to make the most of your theater experience. Don’t forget to check out Part 1!
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Live theater is back—alive and kicking na nga, mga mhie! Dahil diyan, balik-teatro na talaga tayo, literally! Masaya naming binalikan ang mga lugar na halos 3 years naming hindi napuntahan habang dinidiskubre ang mga bagong-bukas na mga tanghalan.
Pakinggan ang aming chikahan at makichismis kung ano nga ba ang aabangan, aasahan, at dapat paghandaan kung hindi pa ninyo nararating ang mga tanghalang nasa (CITIES) for the Part 1 of our Theater Venue Review!
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At what point do we say we’ve had enough and it’s time to move on? Okay pa ba tayo, or are we still hurting? At sino ba talaga kasi may mali, si Jamie o si Cathy? Mahaba-habang chikahan na naman, with Anne, Dans, and Pau as they recount watching Barefoot Theater Collab’s The Last Five Years.
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A milestone with so many questions. “What have I achieved?” “Am I running out of time?” And for a struggling artist, the clock is ticking away to his 30th birthday. Between getting by and getting that big break, Jonathan Larson’s story comes to life on stage in tick, tick…BOOM!
In our 30th episode, Pau, Dans, and Tonyo go back to New York City 1990, to see the man behind the musical Rent and the existential crisis that lived rent-free in his head. And many of us can surely relate.
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Intense po ang “revenge theater” this year! As much as we’re again enjoying theater’s magic with returning and new prods…we’re also reminded of things that can ruin the experience for us (and other audiences). Hayst. Friends, huwag naman ganun.
Marami pang shows coming soon, so kung balak ninyong manood, remember these tips from Pau, Dans, Anne, and Tonyo!
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CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains themes such as trauma, depression, and self-harm. Listener discretion is advised.Brilliant Thing Number 143: Theater productions that touch your heart, like “Every Brilliant Thing” and its Filipino adaptation, “Bawat Bonggang Bagay.” Here’s Part 2 of our deep dive into the recent Sandbox Fest! Pau, Dans, and Tonyo are back to talk about how this interactive play reflects realities like mental health, connections, and community. We even share a few of our personal brilliant things!Follow @surelysgroup on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok to be updated on our upcoming content! For collaborations and sponsorships, email us at [email protected]
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CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains themes such as trauma, depression, and self-harm. Listener discretion is advised. Having kids? In this economy? Their carbon footprint? That’s basically Duncan Macmillan’s “Lungs” for you. In this episode, Pau, Dans, and Tonyo weigh in on Sandbox Fest 2023’s production of “Lungs,” and share their own views on relationships, children, and even the future (wow, serious!). It’s Part 1 of our two-part dive into The Sandbox Collective’s recent twin-bill production. Take a deep breath, listen, and watch out for the next one!Follow @surelysgroup on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok to be updated on our upcoming content! For collaborations and sponsorships, email us at [email protected].
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Nandiyan ka pa pala? Dapat lang! Huwag nang mang-unfriend, dahil Unity tayo rito! Woooh! Bawal din mapikon, dahil titiklop ang Cariño Brutal sa hirit ng A Gay!Balikan natin ang Walang Kamatayang Rosas ni Nica del Rosario moments at makisalo kanila Dans at Pau over The Reconciliation Dinner! Bon Appétit!
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Dalaga (o Hinog? haha) na ang paborito nating pista ng mga dula, kaya’t hindi natin pinalampas ang masaganang pagdiriwang nito! Pakinggan ang mabungang talakayan nina Anne, Dans, at Pau tungkol sa kanilang mga paboritong one-act plays mula sa Virgin Labfest 18: Hitik!
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Does love win at its own game?We try to answer that by looking at three plays featuring the triumphs, heartaches, and mysteries of both straight and LGBTQIA+ relationships. “20 Questions”, “Unica Hijas”, and “Laro” each had us dive into interconnected, lived realities, and the meaning of loving differently.#20Yearsof20Q #20QTitas #BTCPridePlaysFollow @surelysgroup on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads, and Tiktok to be updated on our upcoming content! For collaborations and sponsorships, email us at [email protected].
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We’re back with the final part of our Ang Huling El Bimbo 2023 deep dive. Di talaga maiiwasang mapag-usapan ulit ano bang issues ng mga characters sa musical na ‘to? Should they have gone to therapy? At ano ‘tong fan theories ng Surelys?!
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Huling pagsama pa-alapaap! In this two-part episode, the Surelys go back to the musical that started it all—Ang Huling El Bimbo. In this episode, we talk about what’s changed in the 2023 version of the beloved jukebox musical, and bits of what we loved about the show.
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