REVIEW - Mapanakit! Mga Dulang Bittersweet

It is actually refreshing and inspiring to see a regional theater group venture into the theater circle of Metro Manila in which the majority of stage plays are seen. YPC Stage is from Biñan City which started as a small group and now has grown to make a gamble to stage it on a bigger platform. Mapanakit! Mga Dulang Bittersweet is written acclaimed playwright Eljay Castro Deldoc, it is made up of 3 one act plays: “Ang Liknayan ng ating mga Katawan”, “Ilihan at Kalingaw”, and “Ganito ang Pinangarap kong Kasal.” Directed by BJ Borja, he pairs the actors of YPC Stage with established stage actors to show that they are on par with each other and makes great chemistry. Each play has its own charm and interpretation of the word “Mapanakit” (hurtful) which makes it relatable. And it would definitely wreck you if you find yourself in all three. They prove that there is potential talent beyond the Metro, new stories that are worthy to be told on stage, and elevates provincial theater to gain experience and exposure.

MAPANAKIT - Mga Dulang Bittersweet All Set to Open on July 25

Marking a significant milestone in the regional arts landscape, Biñan proudly announces its first-ever homegrown theatre production to be staged outside city borders. Following a highly successful community run in December 2025, Mapanakit! Mga Dulang Bittersweet has officially transitioned into a touring-ready production, representing the highly anticipated maiden presentation of YPC Stage.

Directed by BJ Borja, the show celebrates community-rooted storytelling and professional staging discipline, making it both artistically compelling and accessible to diverse audiences nationwide.

Written by acclaimed playwright Eljay Castro Deldoc, these 'three one-act plays' present deeply human stories told through intimate performances, poetic dialogue, and emotionally grounded storytelling that resonates strongly with modern audiences.

The staging serves as an artistic bridge, featuring a powerful collaboration that unites a dynamic new generation of performers with some of the most respected and seasoned names in Philippine theater. This synergy of fresh energy and professional experience delivers an exceptional standard of performance.

ART IS A BANG: Red Turnip Theater Opens Second Season with ‘RABBIT HOLE’

They are not your ordinary theater with musicals, large stages or a school of performers for a production, red Turnip Theater is known to have intimate yet creative approach to stage plays. They have produced Closer and Cock for their first season, staged at whitespace in Makati. So what is in store for the new season of Red Turnip? They are now going up a notch with another set of great plays for this year and early 2015.

Though in its infant stages, it has proven to be a prodigy on its own with the kind of theater that they offer to the public. Their uniqueness made them noticed by partner brand like Fila Philippines who supported the run of 'Cock' last season.