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Surely Support GroupRecently on the PH theater scene — with Theatre Titas' Cheese Mendez and TheaterFansManila's Frida TanWith a very busy year just about to close, there's a lot to talk about in the world of theater. Join Pau as she catches up with Theatre Titas' Cheese Mendez and TheaterFansManila's Frida Tan about all things theater: from the Wicked film adaptation, revenge theater in the Philippines, thoughts about what the local industry needs right now, down to some dream prods we wish to see.
This episode was completed as part of the ArtsEquator Fellowship 2024.
2024-12-141h 00
Intermissionep 12: twelfth night, etc. (feat. jon santos)This week, JON SANTOS joins Frida and they talk about:
(01:12) - Theater Space’s stream of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
(21:08) - Shakespeare in the Park’s production of King Lear is streaming, and,
(22:17) - The ‘Rak of Aegis’ online stream is finally here
Plus Shakespeare, local jukebox musicals, and more!
2021-07-3134 min
Intermissionep 11: schmigadoon, etc.This week, Frida and Nikki talk about:
(00:48) - The Grease TV show prequel spinoff, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies,
(07:52) - The new Lin-Manuel Miranda musical film, Vivo,
(10:19) - The buzzy ‘Annette’ musical starring Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard, and,
(14:23) - Pro-shots of operas from MET Opera you can watch for free!
Plus a very polished Kumu stream called Scorpio Sabado, our thoughts on Schmigadoon so far, and Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons, and more!
2021-07-2534 minIntermissionep 10: andrew lloyd webber’s cinderella, etc.This week, Frida and Nikki talk about:
(00:48) - The much-hyped ‘Still’ TV show releasing its first teaser trailer
(07:27) - A new local musical about Lapu-Lapu streaming next month
(18:14) - Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Cinderella’ OCR is now on Spotify, and
(27:11) - ‘Oklahoma’ and ‘Guys and Dolls’ are getting screen revivals
Plus Kumu streams that help fund the Theatre Actor's Guild's Disaster Response Initiatives, and more!
2021-07-1834 min
Intermissionep 09: lemons lemons lemons lemons lemons, etc. (feat. nelsito gomez)This week, NELSITO GOMEZ joins Frida and they talk about:
(01:40) - The upcoming stream of the play, Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons,
(13:43) - The ballet adaptation of El Filibusterismo, ‘Simoun’,
(20:55) - The upcoming Disney animated musical, ‘Encanto’, and,
(25:04) - Updates about the upcoming TV musical, ‘Still’.
Plus a Kumu stream that launched PAK's (Performing Artists on Kumu) partnership with TAG (Theatre Actors Guild) , other stuff about Nel, and more!, other stuff about Nel, and more!
2021-07-1137 minIntermissionep 08: cinderella, etc.This week, Frida and Nikki talk about:
Content Warning: This episode includes brief mentions of Sexual Assault in the ‘Thelma and Louise’ segment. See timestamps below to know when this segment begins and ends.
• (00:47) - Upcoming TV show musical, ‘Schmigadoon’
• (06:12) - The latest ‘Cinderella’ movie with Idina Menzel and Camila Cabello,
• (11:21) - Broadway turning the 2-parter ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ into one show
• (17:10) - ‘Thelma and Louise’ becoming a Broadway musical, and,
• (25:42) - Workshops for theater lovers running this month
Plus audio streams on Kumu where livestreamers become radio DJs, and more!
2021-07-0429 min
Intermissionep 07: in the heights, etc. (feat. kayla rivera)This week, KAYLA RIVERA joins Frida and they talk about:
‘In the Heights’ and the 2011 local production
upcoming theater-packed ‘Centaurworld’
‘Snow White’ and the Endless Live-Action Reboots
Plus juicy stories about Lin-Manuel Miranda, and another Kumu stream to check out (Kayla’s!)
2021-06-2732 minIntermissionep 06: beauty and the beast, etc.<p>This week, Frida and Nikki talk about good dads in musicals, and a dystopic play featuring actors across 5 continents.</p>
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<p>Also, the upcoming Beauty and the Beast tv show, a stream of South Pacific featuring Joanna Ampil, and more news about ‘13 the Musical’.</p>
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<p>Plus a Kumu stream of postmodern versions of standards, and us trying to sell you Rak of Aegis tickets. 😂 </p>
2021-06-2034 minIntermissionep 05: tick, tick...boom!, etc.<p>This week, Frida and Nikki talk about the ‘neo-classic-ethno-rock-fusion opera, Lapu-Lapu, which is the biggest thing in local theater this week.</p>
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<p>Also, it’s a huge week for Lin-Manuel Miranda, with In the Heights available to stream (abroad), the film soundtrack being online, and his directorial debut of Jonathan Larson’s Tick, Tick… Boom! also coming out this week.</p>
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<p>Plus what’s the latest on Matilda the musical film, the Shows Must...
2021-06-1331 minIntermissionep 04: antonio and perfecto, etc.This week, Frida and Nikki talk about the stream of local shakespeare-inspired comedy, ‘Antonio & Perfecto’, workshops you can join this month, and the untold story of ‘Rak of Aegis’.
Also, the rap stylings of Timothee Chalamet (+ him playing Willy in a Wonka origin musical movie), and Winnie the Pooh coming to the stage (abroad).
Plus musicals that explore mental health, and a Kumu stream that breaks down songs and music history!
2021-06-0625 minIntermissionep 03: habang atin ang gabi, etc.This week, Frida and Nikki talk about the upcoming South Border musical, Tanghalang Pilipino's lineup, and how Rak of Aegis is the Filipino you can watch and enjoy wherever you are in the world.
Also, 13 the Musical, the multitude of high school musicals, and the upcoming 2020 Tony's.
Plus how a repertory theater system works, and a Kumu stream featuring theater actors talking about their big deal frights!
2021-05-3023 minIntermissionep 02: dear evan hansen, etc.This week, Frida and Nikki talk about Changing Partners, and how all musicals should just put their cast albums on Spotify; Snow White and Ballet Philippines who constantly put out new ballet content multiple times a month; The Quest for the Adarna; and a Kumu stream that streams full musicals.
Also, updates on the upcoming Enchanted sequel, and the Dear Evan Hansen trailer and how Ben Platt is apparently one O away from an EGOT.
Plus more good stuff like a free workshop giveaway, suggestions of where to watch and not to watch Kaitlyn Dever...
2021-05-2331 min
Intermissionep 01: pilot episode, etc.In this very first episode of Intermission, TheaterFansManila.com Managing Editor, Frida Tan, and Editor-in-Chief, Nikki Francisco, talk about the biggest news in theater this week.
Basically, Still, the upcoming TV musical, announced its cast (+ we're are co-exec producing!) and Rak of Aegis is streaming (+ we're selling tix to the Aug 8 date!). Also the Cats pro-shot is streaming again on YouTube until today and Annie is NBC's next Live musical.
Plus more good stuff like what's up with VLF this year, solid ideas for a Rak of Aegis-themed watch...
2021-05-1635 min
State of the ArtsCovering Theater in the PhilippinesOur second featured woman in theater for Women's Month is Frida Tan, the founder and managing director of theaterfansmanila.com. Listen to the stories behind running one of the country's top sites and pages for theater fans in the Philippines in this week's State of the Arts podcast.
2021-03-1340 min
Podcast TheaterCurtain Call Episode 4: Art as ExpressionCURTAIN CALL EP. 4 - ART AS EXPRESSION
Take a peak behind the curtain, and get to know the Ikarus Fam. This time we're featuring our members who have ventured to artforms outside of the theater. Get to know the intricacies of Stand Up Comedy, Nude Performance Art, and Indigenous Filipino Music, Martial Arts and Dance. These are people who live and die by their crafts, for them their art is breath.
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