ILOILO THEATER FESTIVAL 2025
Curtains up and tastebuds ready!
As we celebrate the 11th year of the Iloilo Theater Festival, we proudly present our amazing delegates, each bringing a unique flavor to the stage with their original plays inspired by this year’s theme: “Add Theater To Taste.”
033PlayHouse I Balangaw Artists Collective I Call Lab I Dagiaw Experimental Theater I Eksena Training Services
Kanlaon Theatre Guild I Kapawa Performing Arts Inc. I Maskara Theatre Ensemble I Teatro Bugsay-Layag
Teatro Laragway I Teatro Sinag I Theatre Kids Collaborative I UPHSI Junior Theater Arts Club
UPV Living Room Theatre I USA Little Theater I WVSU Little Theater Teatro Dagami I WVSU TeatroTayo
From heartfelt stories to laugh-out-loud scenes, these theater groups are serving up performances you won’t want to miss!
Presenting under Sanag Performances, Call Lab's piece, Adobo. Adobo delves into the tensions between tradition and personal identity within a family. Structured around the process of making Adobo, with actual cooking incorporated into the narrative, each step segues into discussions of current social issues.
Under Sanag Performances, Theatre Kids Collaborative serves you a delightful dessert of a show, A Blue Verie Cheesecake Mystery. ‘A Blue Verie Cheesecake Mystery’ is a one-act comedic play that parodies the backstage drama of theatre life and the over-the-top flair of detective stories, blending mystery, humor, and a lot of cheesecake-fueled chaos.
Under the Sanag Performances, West Visayas State University – Little Theater brings you, Karen-Derya!
In a bustling roadside eatery run by the outspoken and independent Karen, Ilonggo favorites are served hot with a generous side of sharp political satire. Her karinderya becomes a colorful microcosm of society, where power plays, gossip, and politics mix in a chaotic yet comical stew.
Get ready as WVSU Little Theater stirs the pot with “Karen-Derya” at ILOTF 11!
Under Sanag Performances, the Balangaw Artists Collective proudly presents “Kakusog, Kabakod, Kaanyag, kag Kagutom.”
Join Stacy, Dandan, Nene, and Toto as they journey through the vibrant world of childhood—exploring two of the ten basic rights every child deserves: the right to a loving, nurturing family and the right to proper, nutritious food.
Come and savor the rich, emotional flavors of childhood rights at ILOTF 11!
Under Sanag Performances, the Dagiaw Experimental Theatre proudly presents “Bittersweet”.
In a time when the idea of marriage is constantly questioned, a couple finds themselves torn between following tradition, meeting expectations, and chasing what feels right. As they dive into the chaos of wedding preparation, their close friend, who also happens to be their wedding host and coordinator, gets a front-row seat to all the drama—from emotional meltdowns to surprise revelations and a sprinkle of regret.
Take a bite out of the unexpected at ILOTF 11!
Under Sanag Performances, University of the Philippines Visayas-Living Room Theater presents you, “CHEW EAT OR NOT CHEW EAT”. A series of shorts plays revolving around food and philosophy.
Get ready to feast your senses at ILOTF 11!
Under Sanag Performances, University of the Philippines Visayas High School Junior Theatre Arts Club presents you, “Baw, Decent”. A group of local tourists celebrate Iloilo's gastronomical win in time for the elections.
Get ready to savor stories that will tickle your mind and taste at ILOTF 11!
Under the Sanag Performances, West Visayas State University – TeatroTayo brings you, Luuk Banca!
Luuk Banca, presented by TeatroTayo at the 11th Iloilo Theater Festival, is a one-act musical about Azman, a young Badjao who leaves Tawi-Tawi for Iloilo City in search of belonging and livelihood. Carrying his culture, memories, and the weight of his people, Azman is met with challenges in a city that sees him with suspicion rather than understanding. The play explores themes of identity, migration, and survival through music, dance, and storytelling. Luuk Banca becomes a powerful symbol of heritage, struggle, and the sacred act of returning home.
Get ready as TeatroTayo makes waves with Luuk Banca at ILOTF 11!
Under Sanag Performances, Eksena Training Services presents you, “Sweetest Things”. Where in a world where flavors hold power and dreams are baked into every bite, a young boy and a curious creature from beneath the earth cross paths in search of the sweetest thing. Blending folk fantasy and heartfelt reality, Sweetest Things is a playful and poignant journey about family, friendship, and finding what truly matters.
Come and be SEEN, where magic is tasted and sweetness is found in any scene at ILOTF 11!
Under Sanag Performances, Kapawa Performing Arts Inc. presents you, “Mitnamit Ka Ya!”. In the market of Balasan, a love triangle unfolds between kakanin vendors as Manoy Logo is caught between flirtatious Inday Nating and sweet, witty Nene Tining. Their rivalry sparks pranks and food fights, while the market buzzes with gossip in this fun tale of love and food.
Come taste the drama, savor the humor, and feel the vibes at ILOTF 11!
Under Sanag Performances, Teatro Laragway presents you, “Lab-as nga Paglaum”. The play portrays the struggles of six youths in a coastal village devastated by commercial fishing and systemic injustice, ultimately finding a fragile but determined hope in the power of their collective voices.
Experience the struggles, embrace the spirit, and witness the hope at ILOTF 11!
Under Sanag Performances, Kanlaon Theatre Guild presents you, “Gugma nga indi Mapunggan”. In the early ’90s, Bining returns from Japan and rekindles her romance with Atoy, but their love is tested by feuding mothers and a tangled past involving their parents. Amid gossip and family drama, their journey unfolds with tension and tenderness, ultimately proving that true love is worth savoring.
Savor these tasty plays at ILOTF 11! See you there!
