PUP's Resident Theater Organization Closes 44th Season with Orasho Empirata, Featuring Virgin Labfest and Palanca-Awarded Plays.

PUP THEATER, MANILA - PUP Sining-Lahi Polyrepertory proudly presents their 44th season-ender production, Orasho Empirata. 

Orasho Empirata, a triple-bill production featuring “Sa Babaeng Lahat” by Elise Santos, “Mga Halimaw Rin Kami” by Jules Pamisa, and “Anino ng Pagtubos” by Aldrine Anzures. Presented at the Virgin Labfest and recognized by the Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature, will now set its stage on September 2-3 and September 10-12, at the Bulwagang Balagtas and Tanghalang PUP. This production delivers heavy truths under the guise of thrill and laughter, inviting youth audiences to engage in timely conversations. 

The title Orasho Empirata takes inspiration from Oratio Imperata, reimagined as a child-like mishearing. A metaphor for how young people inherit, reinterpret, and should challenge the beliefs and traditions handed down to them. Bound by a shared language of satire and socio-cultural critique, the three plays confront society and humanity’s norms. 

Rather than offering easy answers, we turn the stage into a space where uncomfortable questions are allowed to linger: Sino ang nagtatakda ng mga bawal, at sino ang may karapatang magtakda kung ano ang tama? 

“As time evolves, PUP-SLP goes beyond the traditional spotlight. We march alongside the masses to bring their stories to the stage. In the years ahead, we aim to build a theater movement that contributes directly to social commentary, echoes justice, and protects human lives.” said Istifen Dagang Kanal, Polyrep’s current Artistic Director. With laughter masking discomfort, shadows carrying heavy stories, and uncanny creatures that refuse to stay within the boundaries of the stage, Polyrep invites audiences to look again at the realities they encounter every day, raise questions, and serve as a catalyst for realization.

So, hold your prayers and come not only to witness three compelling stories, but to encounter a plea that dares to become a question: Orasho Empirata. 

For tickets and updates, follow PUP Sining-Lahi Polyrepertory on Facebook and Instagram or register through the official ticketing form: https://forms.gle/6iB3hyXayS5Nb7Xs7 

PRODUCTION TEAM 

Playwrights: Aldrine F. Anzures, Elise Santos, Jules Pamisa 

Directors: Istifen Dagang Kanal, Charle’s “Apos” Lopez, Joseph Carl Navarrete Head Production Manager: Pearl Micah Arceo 

Deputy Production Managers: Daniella Kate Diga, Lianne Jean Gonzalvo, Gwen Marianne Portento 

Assistant Production Managers: Rodelyn Balmes, Irish Santos, Lumawig Banawa Head Stage Manager: Viena Marie Guyo 

Stage Managers: Cheska Nicole Salve, Danica Rose Siriban, Georzel Formeloza, Rheagin Aquino, Jemierose Galve, Mark Niel Violante, Ashjared Dula 

Marketing & PR Manager: Hyang Mi Muring 

Sponsorship Deputy Head: Rodelyn Balmes 

Sponsorship Staff: Edison Soliva, Ralph Ruben Llanto, Precious Angelica Besonia, Partnership Deputy Head: Leslie Pineda 

Partnership Staff: Tonnie Rhose Nhikita Pelicano, DL Sison, Jacinto Aguillon Promotions Deputy Head: Denise Labor 

Promotions Staff: Isabelita Librada M. Viduya, Riciana Faith Bartolome, Krystal Destine Guanlao, 

House Head: Charle’s John “Apos” Lopez 

House Assistant Head: Samantha Lacap 

House Staff: Kean Kumalat, Thea Lyn Pecenio, Mark Jhonsen Bognot, Rima Nicola Policarpio, Rainiel Jash Calugay, John Vincent Sangullas

Publicity Head: Sarah Nicole Gonzales 

Publicity Staff: Juztine Jade Ramos, Danielle Estorion, Ajie Gatdula, Mark Jhonsen Bognot, Juditte Mae Din, Alexandra Fernandez, Avril Nollin Alap, Jerwin Maynigo, Erika Marcela Sacdalan, Trisha Barrun 

Set and Props Head: Pam Bantigue 

Set Designer: Pam Bantigue 

Set and Props Staff: Lumawig Banawa, Goerzel Formeloza, Nash Cruz Mahinay, Drew Valerie Tan, Andrei Christopher Bello, Xyza Mae Lunar, Leila Nicole Patricio, Jianah Elyze Ramirez, Shereenel Mae Garing, Cloude Louisse Bersaba 

Technical Director: David Joshua Amonoy 

Lights Deputy Head: Sean Clerizza Sipalay 

Lights Staff: Genesis Faith Salenga, Charles Ivan Duran, Karl Josef Santos Sounds Deputy Head: Princess Julyanna Marie Rasonabe 

Sound Staff: Dianne Medel, Gerlie Santiago, Cyra Aleeza Benosa, Charles Ivan Duran, Vea Amour Rae Manda 

CHMU Head: Juditte Mae Din 

CHMU Staff: Shammy Donald Alain De leon, Precious Athena Benito, Rafa Monica Ramos, Denisse Andrea Delos Santos, Vernel Lei Lagula, Jeric Despuig, Jennifer Denise Duero

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