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Ranked #1 BEST THEATER PRODUCTION OF 2025 by The Daily Tribune/Stephanie Mayo.

Yasmina Reza's ART, translation by Christopher Hampton, directed by Victor Lirio. Presented by Repertory Philippines, June 2025. Featuring Freddy Sawyer, Martin Sarreal, and Brian Sy.

"How Victor Lirio is redefining 'Art' for a new era ... In Repertory Philippines' bold new staging of Art, director Victor Lirio peels back the polished layers of wit to reveal something raw, personal, and unexpectedly tender." - Paolo Chua, L'OFFICIEL

"Art is sure to win audiences over.

"Under director Victor Lirio, the play becomes more than just a silly debate about aesthetics. His direction is crisp and intentional, allowing the rhythm of Reza’s dialogue to just flow and thrive within the confines of the elegant apartment. Lirio leans into the humor, yet he does not lose sight of the emotional stakes present. The pacing is wonderful ... It is an engrossing work of art. In Lirio’s hands, the play reinforces the delicate art of holding onto one another in the face of change.

"With nuanced performances and deft direction, Repertory’s Art reminds us that sometimes, what we see on the surface is just the beginning of a necessary conversation." - David Nigel Co, HELLOMNL.COM

"There is a genius in three-hander plays, when done this neatly." - Scott Garceau, Philippine Star

"Hilarious, tender, and profound.

“Victor Lirio’s direction is lean and precise, perfectly capturing the text’s verbal choreography. The minimalist set, controlled lighting design and music heighten the characters’ interiority, while the absence of an intermission maintains narrative momentum and dramatic pressure.

"By curtain call, I found myself unexpectedly with a lump in my throat and tears welling in my eyes. ART is not, after all, a study on the meaning (or meaninglessness) of conceptual art. At its core, it’s a sharp study of friendship, loneliness and the unspoken grief of growing apart. It’s a must-see.” - Stephanie Mayo, THE DAILY TRIBUNE

"Lirio mines wonders within the constrained context of the play." - Lé Baltar, PhilStar

"Under Victor Lirio's direction, the eloquence of the script coupled with the rhythm of the delivery made the comedy take flight." - Jeeves De Veyra, ABS-CBN

"Under the direction of Lirio, Art transcended the boundaries of comedy, with its philosophical and dramatic tones being amplified.

"Instead of merely laughing at the banter and the exaggerations of the trio, Lirio invited the audience to ponder the value of not just art but friendship, weaving the complexities of relationships with contemporary views on art.

"Through Lirio’s direction and the moving collaboration with The Hope Project, Repertory Philippines transcended the purpose of performance. The stage became a space for reflection; on friendship, on pride and one’s capacity to find meaning where others might not." - Bettina Katryn Reyes, THE FLAME

"Once the actors step on stage, it’s clear that director Victor Lirio’s intent is focused on harnessing his actors’ abilities to bring truth and life to the text. Moving from one scene to the next, he keeps the repartee sharp and tight. He strikes a balance between push and pull, as they jump from intensely quiet conversations to explosive emotional outbursts.

"This allows for the script’s wit and humor to stand out without sacrificing the innate gravitas of the writing. Setting it in present day gives room for a little more flexibility in tonality and approach. A bit more irreverent, a little less polished—beyond what the script necessarily prescribes.

"This is a must-see!" - Elizabeth S. Timbol, THE POST

Set & Costume Designer: Miguel Urbino
Lighting Designer: Miriam Crowe
Composer & Sound Designer: Fabian Obispo
Projection Designer: GA Fallarme
Voice Coach: Zoe Littleton
Fight Director: Maisie Carter
Production Manager: Hazel Gutierrez-Marges
Production Stage Manager: James Vincent Carreon
Deputy Stage Manager: Janica Bernardino
Technical Director: Joseph G. Matheu
Assistant Director: Uriel Villar
Associate Set Designer: Julia Pacificador
Associate Costume Designer: Paul Adrian Martinez