CAST and Mad Child Productions will stage ‘In The Eyes Of The People’ this April
CAST and Mad Child Productions will stage ‘In The Eyes Of The People’ this April
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After the successful restaging of Othello comes the premier of Nelsito Gomez’s newest adaptation In The Eyes Of The People, freely adapted from Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People.
Set in the quaint town of Santa Cristina in the Visayas, preparations are underway for the grand opening of the Santa Cristina Hot Springs, led by Mayor Peter and his sister Tricia, the project’s Chief Scientist. Just two weeks before the highly anticipated event, an unknown bacteria is discovered, throwing the project into jeopardy. In The Eyes Of The People is a fiery new play that explores the collision of science and politics, prompting profound questions about morality and the sacrifices we make for profit.
In The Eyes Of The People is a co-production of two of Manila’s most exciting fringe theatre groups: Company Of Actors In Streamlined Theatre (CAST) and Mad Child Productions.
Featuring some of Manila’s finest actors and up and coming talent: Jenny Jamora is Tricia Lopez-Ramos, Ron Capinding is Peter Lopez, Nor Domingo is Alvin Ramos, Jam Binay is Pauline Ramos, Zöe De Ocampo is Enzo Santiago, and Katski Flores is Ruby Ganpon.
Nelsito adds, “I’ve always had my eye on adapting Enemy, being a fan of its uncompromising truths about humanity. Reshaping it into a loving but privileged Filipino family, and exploring the issues of the original through a modern lens has been a four year journey of trial and error. But through my wonderful collaborations with this amazing cast and excellent dramaturge —with the invaluable trust and support from our wonderful partners in Mad Child— this nearly hundred and fifty year old Norwegian play will (hopefully) resonate strongly with a Filipino audience of today.”
In The Eyes Of The People also marks Jenny Jamora’s return to the acting stage since 2019. A renowned director, Jenny shares, “I have to remind myself that, after the preparation, I need to enjoy the unpredictability of the next step--very different from directing where you need to put down strategies to reach a goal. So I'm just going to enjoy this brief moment in time where I can leap before I look again.”
All performances will be held in The Mirror Studios, 5th floor, SJG building, 8463 Kalayaan Ave, Makati, 1209 Metro Manila. This hyper intimate staging allows for an audience of only eighty (80) a show. This is a free seating, first come first served event. PHP 1000 PER SEAT. Performance times at 3pm and 8pm.
Tickets for April 26 and April 27 are now available here: http://bit.ly/castmcpcollab2025
