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In the Philippines, water connects its different islands with its communities relying on the bounty of the sea. For generations, they rode their fishing boats, carrying their hopes and dreams. Despite being familiar with the tide and life, the sea is unpredictable. Last December 2021, the Visayan islands were devastated by super typhoon Odette- Rai. Submerging the islands and claiming the communities’ possessions and lives. Mustering all their remaining strength, they looked for their lost loved ones, washed-out houses and boats. Searching for hope in whatever life has left them.
“Usa ka Isla” is a 1-hour physical theater performance culled from the personal experiences of its creators and communities, during and after the Super Typhoon. Through songs, dances and drama, the piece aims to invite the audience to peek and be immersed into the experience of our island communities in the context of disasters and climate change.
Usa ka Isla was invited to perform at the Gyeryongsan Mountain International Dance Festival and in Seoul Institute of the Arts in Seoul, South Korea last October 2022. It was also invited for the 60th cultural season of Silliman University last March 2023.

CAST:

Nicole Lorenz Marie Apipe
Rossa Michaela Naraga
Marvin Ablao
Gian Luigi Ale
ARTISTIC AND PRODUCTION
Paolo Javier Requilme Angelo Inguito
Quennie Yana
Gerardo Calle Jr.


Founder and Consultant Lutgardo Luza Labad
Artistic Director/Dramaturg Jerrey David Aguilar
Music Director Odoni Pestelos
Choreographer James Bryll Dumandan
Production Designer Marvin Ablao
Stage Manager Charmaine Castillo
Production Manager Charo Mae Apipe