Laguna’s homegrown theatrical production is heading to Quezon City. Following a successful launch in Biñan last December, “Mapanakit! Mga Dulang Bittersweet” will be staged at the KAL-IBG Theater, University of the Philippines Diliman, marking a major landmark for YPC Stage as the group officially brings its maiden touring production outside its home province.
Audiences can catch the regular weekend runs at either 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. on July 25 (opening) and July 26, August 1, 2, 8, and 9. A special gala performance is also scheduled for August 7 at 7 p.m. The production weaves together three distinct one-act plays exploring themes of love, boundaries, and hidden truths.
Directed by BJ Borja and penned by acclaimed playwright Eljay Castro Deldoc, “Mapanakit!” explores the complex textures of shared human experiences such as heartbreak, longing, and healing. Emerging regional performers and seasoned veterans collaborate in the production.
In “Ang Liknayan ng Ating mga Katawan,” a tense confrontation unfolds in a school chemistry lab when a student, Hershey Mae (Jury Sanchez), challenges her teacher, Sir Banakon (Ross Pesigan). He has dismissed her controversial, love-centric research paper as dangerous and unscientific, but she fights to prove that emotional truths cannot be so easily invalidated.
Meanwhile, set in a mythical realm, a tribal poet-historian named Ilihan (Gab Pangilinan) faces severe punishment from her council for writing forbidden love poems about a man named Kalingaw (Euden Moje) in “Ilihan at Kalingaw.” Refusing to flee, she defends her right to etch their love into the tribe's official history.
Finally, in “Ganito ang Pinangarap Kong Kasal,” college sweethearts France (Phi Palmos) and Noel (Kokoy de Santos) have long kept their relationship private, supported by their constant confidante, Kris (Loudette Barias). The delicate balance of their shared secret shatters when one of them chooses to conform to traditional societal expectations.
The production is supported by an experienced creative crew, including production designer Carlo Pagunaling, lights designer Gabo Tolentino, sound designer Arkel Mendoza, and creative director Carlo Cannu. The project is led by executive producer Sigrid Carreon and technical director John Paul De Paz.
By stepping on to the national stage, YPC Stage, the professional performance and touring platform of the Biñan Youth Performance Council Inc., aims to create bigger opportunities, bridge the gap between passion and professional industries, and prove that Biñan’s local talent also belongs under the brightest lights.
Tickets are available online via ticket2me.net/mapanakit. For inquiries, group bookings, block sales, or sponsorships, interested parties can contact the production team directly at 09178700496.
For more details about the cast, crew, and production behind-the-scenes, visit their website at ypcstage.com/mapanakit or follow their social media accounts on Facebook (YPC Stage) and Instagram (@ypcstage).
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