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  Repertory Philippines (REP) opens its anticipated 89th Season with the debut of REP Unplugged . Designed to bring the audience closer to the actors, this innovative series offers reimagined staged readings, stripping away grand sets to focus on the raw power of performance and text. "Our goal is to create a more intimate and immersive theatrical experience, where the boundaries between performer and audience are softened," says Mindy Perez-Rubio , REP President and CEO. “By inviting some guests to be seated on stage, incorporating interactive elements, and fostering dialogue through post-performance discussions, we aim to cultivate a sense of inclusivity and reaffirm our commitment to explore innovative theatrical forms.”     With the theme “ By love, transformed” anchoring the entire season’s line-up, REP Unplugged presents two sophisticated plays featuring some of theater’s most notable names.    REP’s Artistic Director Jeremy Domingo points out that...

Get ready for a fantastical adventure as Repertory Philippines (REP) presents its latest mind-bending spectacle for all theater enthusiasts: a brand new musical version of Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic, Alice in Wonderland . This imaginative Repertory Theater for Young Audiences (RTYA) production promises a tuneful, over-the-top entertaining experience for the entire family, which is running from August 23 to December 14 at the REP Eastwood Theater . Adapted for the stage with music and lyrics by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman and directed by RTYA Creative Director Joy Virata and Cara Barredo , this new take on the beloved story is going to whisk audiences down the rabbit hole into a land filled with zany characters, a mad tea party, flamingo croquet, and tap-dancing playing cards. This spectacular showcase brings together all the colorful characters from Carroll’s cherished books, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass : the ever-curious Alice, the...

Repertory Philippines (REP) has raised the curtain on Yasmina Reza’s Olivier & Tony award-winning comedy, ART , with a translation by Christopher Hampton and directed by Victor Lirio. The 88th season’s play will have a limited run only until June 29 , with performances scheduled on Friday and Saturday at 8PM, and matinee performances on Sunday at 3:30PM at REP Eastwood Theater in Quezon City.  REP’s production of ART is comprised of New York, London, and Manila-based creatives. The international cast features London-based Filipino-British actor Martin Sarreal , who appeared in Season 3 of the hit Netflix series, Bridgerton; award-winning Manila-based actor Brian Sy , who was recently seen in The Sandbox Collective’s Tiny Beautiful Things and in Company of Actors in Streamlined Theatre (CAST) PH’s Othello as Cassio; and British stage, film, and television actor Freddy Sawyer , a Bristol Old Vic alum and who appeared in Apple TV’s hit series, Trying. Directed by Victor Lirio ,...

After a successful run last season, Repertory Philippines (REP) kicked off their 88th Season by bringing back its successful musical comedy from 2024 I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change . The show runs until March 9, 2025 , at the REP Eastwood Theater in Eastwood City Walk, Quezon City. I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change , the longest-running off-Broadway show, is a two-act romantic musical comedy set against the backdrop of a bustling metropolis and the ever-present glow of dating apps and social media. With book and lyrics by award-winning Joe DiPietro and music by renowned composer Jimmy Brooks , this classic production was refreshed by the First Lady of Philippine Musical Theater Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo for its restaging in 2024.  This fresh take on a timeless tale explores the highs and lows of love in today’s fast-paced world. Played by four actors in twenty vignettes, it covers “everything you have ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, love...