Teatro Pinas | When Art Meets Science: Teatro Meron’s Ang Medea Ignites the Mind Museum

This November, the worlds of art and science converge under one roof as Teatro Meron brings fire and  fury to the Mind Museum. Known primarily as a hub for scienƟfic discovery, the museum will, for the  first Ɵme, transform into a stage for live theater. 

In collaboraƟon with Eastern CommunicaƟons and Tunog at Liwanag sa Teatro Inc. (TLT), Teatro Meron  presents Ang Medea, NaƟonal ArƟst Rolando Tinio’s Filipino adaptaƟon of Euripides’ classic tragedy  Medea. The producƟon marks a bold fusion of intellect, arƟstry, and human emoƟon, bridging myth and  modern reflecƟon. 

Following a well-received run with Tanghalang Ateneo, director and Teatro Meron founder Ron  Capinding returns to the piece, leading a strong ensemble headed by Miren Alvarez-Fabregas, who  earned criƟcal acclaim for her portrayal of the vengeful Medea. 

Explaining his decision to revisit the material, Capinding reflects, 

“There’s so much to learn from a classic like Medea. Some plays reflect the present, others uncover the  past, and a few imagine what’s to come. A

 true classic can do all of that—and even more.” 

In this retelling, Ang Medea confronts the fragility of human dignity and the devastaƟng choices it can  inspire. The story centers on Medea, a woman who gives up her homeland for Yason, only to be  betrayed and cast out in a foreign land that never truly accepted her. Her struggle contrasts sharply with  Yason’s belief that dignity can be traded for power, privilege, and ambiƟon. 

Opposite Alvarez-Fabregas is Brian Sy, a seasoned actor recognized for his work in Ang Duyan ng  MagiƟng (2023), GomBurZa (2023), and Midnight in a Perfect World (2020). AlternaƟng in the role of  Yason is Yan Yuzon, who previously played the same part to praise for his intensity and emoƟonal  range—from blistering fury to aching remorse. 

Ang Medea will run at the Mind Museum Special ExhibiƟon Hall, Bonifacio Global City (BGC) on these  dates: 

• November 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 | 8:00 PM 

• November 15, 22 | 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM 

• November 16, 23 | 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM 

A rising force in Philippine theater, Teatro Meron aims to rekindle the relevance of classical works— sparking thought, empathy, and conversaƟon among modern Filipino audiences. 

Capinding elaborates on his company’s vision: 

“I want to stage not only great classics, but also modern and contemporary plays that share their  Ɵmeless spirit—pieces that entertain, enlighten, and upliŌ. In Filipino, nakaaaliw, nakatatalino, at  nakapagpapabuƟ.” 

The producƟon also features Teroy Guzman (Kreon), Joseph Dela Cruz (Egeo), Katski Flores (Yaya), Joel  Macaventa (Maestro), and Gold Soon and Pickles Leonidas (Koro).

Behind the scenes, Tata Tuviera designs the set, Ian BauƟsta handles lighƟng, and Zak Capinding craŌs  the soundscape. Gabrielle Barredo leads producƟon management, with Mar Suesmith as stage  manager, Albriz Bagsic as technical director, and SanƟ Caruncho providing graphic design. 

Tickets are available at hƩps://Ɵnyurl.com/angmedea. 

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