A Documentary Theatre Piece on the investigation of Devised Theatre in the Philippines

Based on Interviews, Images, Texts and Videos on Devising in the Philippines

Objective:

To identify the origin, root and influences of Devising here in the Philippines

To inform the theatre world and critics about devising

To provide questions about assumptions and “norms” on theatre-making in the industry

Participants: Sheryll Ceasico, Issa Lopez

Leader: Mark Mirando

Interviewees: Jose Estrella, JK Anicoche, Bryan Viray, Anton Juan, Ricardo Abad, Sir Anril Tiatco, Amihan
Ramolete-Bonifacio, Tony Mabesa, Alexander Cortez, Eshei Mesina, Issa Lopez, Abner Delina, Guelan
Luarca, Charles Yee, Dexter Santos, Tuxqs Rutaquio, Delphine Buencamino, Tess Jamias, Bong Cabrera,
and others.

Questions on the project:

Is this RELEVANT?

Do we need to present DEVISING? Will we not LIMIT the definition of the field?

What is the future of devising?