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Stage Left PodcastThe Harong QueensIn honor of Pride Month, we welcome, The Harong Queens. We put at the forefront the art of drag, the performances, and the experience of being a drag artist. With us are drag queens Italya, Ava Manawari, and Jessie Wanaluvmi J, along side Ivan Panganiban from Human Rights and People Empowerment Center as we talk about the fight for human rights through performance art, empathy and liberation.2025-06-281h 06
Stage Left PodcastThe Trans Actor - Trans MidyaIn honor of Pride Month, we welcome, The Trans Actor - an offering of Trans Midya with our guests Serena Magiliw and Zoë de Ocampo. This workshop-performance is an exploration of the unique trans actor experience in theater, from audition to performance-making, following the experiences of both artists in 2024. Join us in creating spaces for visibility in theater this Pride Month!2025-06-141h 05
Stage Left PodcastGuelan LuarcaIt has been a great year for Guelan Varela-Luarca, with 3 Upuan, Kisapmata, the announcement of Scene Change, and the launching of his book Natal/Nacional. Join us for our season ender as we brave the mind of this Palanca Hall of famer and discover the writing process and motivations of the artist who masterfully situates inner thoughts on stage.2025-04-121h 01
Stage Left PodcastDelia D (part 2) - Full House Theater CompanyWe're back with more kabaklaan with our guests Shaira Opsimar, Floyd Tena, and Phi Palmos on his titular role for Delia D by Full House Theater Company. Join our discussion, but mostly just listen in on the baklaan. Here's part 2 of our Delia D episode.2025-04-0550 min
Stage Left PodcastDelia D - Full House Theater CompanyDelia D is Newport World Resorts’ production outfit Full House Theater Company’s 11th major theatrical offering featuring Jonathan Manalo’s music. Delia as a strong-willed individual, does everything to help her family and still fight for an opportunity to sing.With us are Shaira Opsimar, returning guest Floyd Tena, and third time guest and show headliner Phi Palmos. Join us as we talk about the highs, the lows, and the long game of being a theater artist.2025-03-2945 min
Stage Left PodcastPilato - The Corner StudioPilato is the maiden production of The Corner Studio that aims to explore the story known world over but told in the eyes of that man who washed his hands of the killing of Christ, The Pontius Pilate.Joining us are Jerome Ferguson, Marit Samson, and writer/director Eldrin Veloso as we talk about power, faith, and duty and how do you handle the pressure of being an artist at a time when the world is in turmoil.2025-03-2249 min
Stage Left PodcastKisapmata - Tanghalang PilipinoKisapmata is the Tanghalang Pilipino’s 38th season finale, following smash hits Balete and Sandosenang Sapatos. Based on Mike de Leon’s film of the same name, adapted from Nick Joaquin’s The House on Zapote Street.Join us as we talk to Toni Go-Yadao and Lhorvie Nuevo-Tadioan as we challenge the portrait of a perfect Filipino family highlighting the struggles of women, even today.2025-03-1549 min
Stage Left PodcastPara Kay B - Fire and Ice Live, LA Prod HousePara Kay B by Fire and Ice Live and LA Prod House is a collection of stories about love told from the eyes of Lucas, a playwright, dedicating all of it to Bessie. Join us as we talk with Ava Santos, AJ Benoza, and director Yong Tapang about finding your way back to love, back to theater.2025-03-0854 min
Stage Left PodcastAnino Sa Likod Ng Buwan - IdeaFirst Live!Anino Sa Likod Ng Buwan is a play about Emma, Nardo, and Joel as we find them mired in the middle of a war-stricken town between the military and armed rebels. We are joined by Elora Españo and Ross Pesigan, both prolific in their stage and film careers as we share a discussion on what it’s like to be a theater actor at a time when political turmoil is on the rise and the stage is having an upward trajectory, particularly the staging of plays that reflect the sociopolitical situations of our time.2025-03-0148 min
Stage Left PodcastI Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change - The Repertory Philippines 2025I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change is a generous exploration about different relationships. This musical is a rerun for The Repertory Philippines at the new REP Eastwood Theater. With us are Krystal Kane and Barbara Jance and we talk about their experience going at it a second-time around. Ultimately we talk about the different journeys one experiences as an artist in theater.2025-02-2245 min
Stage Left PodcastNext To Normal - The Sandbox CollectiveNext To Normal is a musical about a family’s struggle with the consequences of mental health issues. Presented by The Sandbox Collective and helmed by Toff de Venecia is exploring the piece with fresh eyes and for a younger audience post lockdown. We have with us is Jam Binay reprising her role as Natalie and Sheena Belarmino sharing with her the stage and the character.2025-02-1544 min
Stage Left PodcastSintang Dalisay - Tanghalang AteneoSintang Dalisay is a reimagining of Romeo and Juliet by the late Dr. Ricardo Abad and his co-director and playwright Guelan Varela-Luarca. It envelopes us in the interconnected world built with music and movement through the kulintangan and igal dance. With us are Karl Borromeo, Sabrina Basilio, and Maia Dapul who paint the world of the play through captivating music and dance.2025-02-0851 min
Stage Left PodcastControl+Shift - Philippine Educational Theater AssociationControl+Shift is The Philippine Educational Theater Association’s venture to explore the need for changing the narrative of Philippine theater. Joining us are returning guests, festival director and newly appointed company artistic director J-mee Katanyag, and Felicity Kyle Napuli performing now as Gabriella in Kislap at Fuego.2025-02-0147 min
Stage Left PodcastFrids of TFM - In The Last Five Years of Philippine TheaterWe're back and to help us get a brief rundown of theater in Manila post-lockdowns, post-revenge theater, and now in its most vibrant season yet. Let's welcome 2025 with our newly named Stage Left Podcast.2025-01-2543 min
Stage Left PodcastNext To Normal - Ateneo Blue RepertoryThe Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Next to Normal is the story of the Goodmans: Diana, Dan, Gabe and Natalie. It is the story of a the seemingly "perfect, loving" family slowly torn apart by each member's personal struggles.Joining us today are Cris Villonco and Jam Binay who play Diana and Natalie respectively. They're here to discuss the process of preparing for a show dealing with heavy subjects like loss, grief and mental illness. This is Ateneo Blue Repertory's season finale.2020-03-0626 minStage Left PodcastStage Kiss - Repertory PhilippinesWhat better show to feature during the month of love than Repertory Philippines’ new romantic comedy Stage Kiss? Today on Stage Left Indios, we have the wickedly hilarious Tarek El Tayech joining us.Tayek plays He in Stage Kiss, an actor who suddenly comes face-to-face with an old flame. Join us as we learn more about his journey from doing Shakespeare in Abu Dhabi to becoming a leading man in Philippine theater, his artist experience & what we can expect from Stage Kiss.2020-02-1741 minStage Left PodcastIn A Nutshell - Anonymous TheaterToday, on Stage Left Indios we’re giving you a look backstage into the director/producer experience. We are joined by director J Villanueva and producer Mike Lopez, who are mounting Anonymous Theater’s In A Nutshell: Adam Szudrich. In A Nutshell is a full-length production comprised of six 10-minute plays. We are also joined by guest host Jef Flores, who throws in his directorial experience as well into conversation.2020-02-1740 minStage Left PodcastUnder My Skin - Philippine Education Theater AssociationWelcome back to another season of Stage Left Indios! We open S3 with Philippine Education Theater Association’s Under My Skin. Under My Skin is a docuplay that advocates the fight against stigma & discrimination revolving around HIV & AIDS. Today we are joined by guests She Maala and Dylan Talon, who play Mary Rose and Dino respectively.2020-02-0836 min
Stage Left Podcast2019: Our Year In TheaterIt's the end of the year and we're ending the season with a recap of the season's biggest moments—the great, the shocking, and everything in between.2019-12-2349 min
Stage Left PodcastHimala: Isang MusikalHimala: Isang Musikal is a musical adaptation of the classic 1982 film by Ishmael Bernal starring Nora Aunor. Today we are joined by Celine Fabie and Floyd Tena. They play Elsa and Pari, opposing views of the same faith, we talk about their artistic experience and how it is to be in such an important and award-winning production.2019-09-2124 min
Stage Left PodcastAng Bahay ni Bernarda AlbaThe House of Bernarda Alba, a play by Federico Garcia Lorca, explores themes of repression, passion, and conformity, and inspects the effects of men upon women. It is a timely show that educates us about how we treat women and in turn, how they treat each other.
Joining us today is Sheryll Ceasico, sharing with us her experience as an artist and as an educator, and how it is to be a woman in both fields.2019-08-1837 min
Stage Left PodcastDani GirlDani Girl is a "musical about hope." Joining us today are the two actresses portraying Dani in The Sandbox Collective's new staging of Dani Girl: Becca Coates and Felicity Kyle Napuli. Today, we talk about getting your start in theatre at a very young age, and facing challenges head-on while holding on to hope.2019-08-0346 min
Stage Left PodcastStop KissWe have Missy Maramara, all-around amazing theater actor, teacher and goddess, talking about the process of studying theatre and imparting her knowledge to the next generation of theater practitioners.2019-06-2849 min
Stage Left PodcastYoung ArtistsFor its 27th Season Finale, the Ateneo Blue Repertory has chosen to stage the Broadway rock musical, Spring Awakening. Joining us this episode are two of the show's cast members, Ian Pangilinan and Sabrina Basilio. We'll talk about the challenges and the highlights of being a young artist in the theater industry. 2019-03-2347 min
Stage Left PodcastPolitics and TheaterThe Philippine Education Theatre Association’s 51st Theater Season ender is an original comedy musical entitled "CHAROT!" We talk about politics and theater and how it affects our guest.2019-02-2440 min
Stage Left PodcastLGBT in TheaterTo start the year right, here's our first off-season episode for 2019. We talk about gender and sexuality in theater and having a career on stage as an LGBT person. At a time where acceptance is constantly demanded, how far have we gone under the spotlight?2019-01-051h 10
Stage Left PodcastEjay YatcoLadies and gentlemen, our season finale featuring Ejay Yatco. In this episode, we sit down with Ejay and talk about everything music, including his love for it, and his experience as an artist practicing his craft alongside some of the most talented and brilliant minds in Philippine musical theatre.2018-11-0355 min
Stage Left PodcastMula Sa BuwanIn the midst of the devastation of a world war, a love springs true in defiance of all adversity. Our guests Ashe Uy and MC Dela Cruz talk about self-sacrifice in pursuit of artistry.2018-10-2742 min
Stage Left PodcastFEU Theater Guild's Ang PinakamakisigWe feature FEU Theater Guild's Ang Pinakamakisig Sa Mga Nalunod Sa Buong Daigdig as the cast talk about being student actors in a community like a college theater organization.2018-10-2042 min
Stage Left PodcastWaitressToday, we are joined by Gerhard Krysstopher as we talk about big dreams, big challenges, and big productions. We are featuring Waitress the Musical, as it makes its first international debut here in the Philippines.2018-10-1244 min
Stage Left PodcastGuadalupeToday, we will dive into the new production about conquest, adversity, and faith - Guadalupe The Musical. We are joined by Alecx Lorica who helps us explore this new world and theme, rarely explored by Philippine Theater.2018-09-2240 min
Stage Left PodcastDustin CelestinoOn this episode, we are joined by two-time Palanca award winner, Dustin Celestino. We talk about his experiences of writing for theater and that leap of faith in starting out in the field.2018-09-0745 min
Stage Left PodcastDekada '70Dekada '70 is a musical based on the literary masterpiece by Lualhati Bautista about a family that suffers the injustices of the Martial Law era under the Marcos dictatorship. We are joined by Phi Palmos as we talk about his life and his advocacy on stage.2018-09-0142 min
Stage Left PodcastDeus Sex MachinaDeux Sex Machina is Metro Manila's first-ever comedic erotica live reading show, where guests enjoy a good laugh about dangerous, dirty things in a safe, clean environment. We talk about their upcoming show, Like A Virgin, Too.2018-08-2845 min
Stage Left PodcastAteneo Blue Repertory's Skin DeepAteneo Blue Repertory's Skin Deep is a re-staging of a 2008 PETA production by Vincent De Jesus. We talk about the show with Maia Dapul and JP Manlapaz.2018-08-2534 min
Stage Left PodcastRak of AegisRak of Aegis is the longest running musical in Philippine theater history. And we are featuring what it's like to be an artist for this production, with our guest, Abi Sulit.2018-08-1842 min