MANILA, Philippines—In celebration of its 55th anniversary, The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) is set to stream Liza Magtoto’s Martial Law musical for millennials, A Game of Trolls, directed by Maribel Legarda. Coinciding with the upcoming national elections, the musical aims to educate the public on the dangers of disinformation and adhering to historical revisionism.
“PETA remains steadfast in our mission to use the arts to reflect people’s stories and examine the past and present. Now even more, is a critical time to use theater as a vehicle for introspection and truth-telling, to use theater as a beacon of truth!” PETA Executive Director Beng Cabangon asserts.
“In our 50-year history, we have always stood for democracy. Every election is an opportunity to remind every Filipino of each one’s power to choose the leaders who will chart the path of our future,” she adds.
Through this effort, PETA hopes to reach 8,000 youth who comprise the 56% of the 67 million registered voters who are expected to troop to the polling stations.
PETA President CB Garrucho passionately expresses the urgency to stream A Game of Trolls, “We would like to make a solid contribution to combat the flood of disinformation and historical revisionism. We want to tell a powerful and engaging story about the abuses of the Marcos years. As artists, we owe it to the next generation to tell these narratives so that the lessons learned are ingrained in their hearts and so that all Filipinos, especially the young, will join the chorus: NEVER AGAIN.”
As the oppressors of the past continue their attempts to gain power, A Game of Trolls remains relevant, especially today.
Image courtesy of The Philippine Educational Theater Association
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Watch A Game of Trolls from April 8, 22, and 23 on www.ktx.ph with tickets at Php150 for video on demand viewing. For ticket and bulk inquiries, contact Mitch Go at 0917-539-1112.