PUP Sining-lahi Polyrepertory Brings Culminating Activity Amid the Pandemic with ‘The Maze Trilogy’

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MANILA, Philippines — In its 39-year tradition, Sining-Lahi Polyrepertory, the resident student theater organization of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, under the University Center for Culture and the Arts, furthers its mission to train and produce young artists amid the continuing pandemic. This year, the Apprentices Batch 2019-2020 will culminate through a trilogy production, The Maze Trilogy.

Featuring original scripts—Wangwang, Coffee Break and Solo, to be livestreamed on March 5, 12 and 19, 2021 at 6:00PM respectively at the PUP Sining-Lahi Polyrepertory’s Official Facebook page and YouTube account.

The Maze, composed of walls, dead ends and paths, an entrance and an exit represent our trials, choices, intentions, and goals. Streamlined, the Maze consists of three phases—Pagsubok, Paghinga at Paglutas which is presented in the following narratives.

Wangwang, written by Elijah Borres and directed by Angelica Biescas, talks about an online group job interview gone wrong with the residents of Tondo and their respective barangay officials. It unravels the entrance to the maze in full confidence, passion, and a will to survive before being faced with encumbrances.

Coffee Break, is then penned by JR Ambol and directed by Elijah Borres, which serves as a breather to the rough path. Set in a webinar arranged by Ate Baby, former internet sweethearts, Jan and Andy, reunite on a chance encounter.

And lastly, a step to brave the doors and forge our own keys, Solo, written by Angelica Biescas and directed by Ace Pagkaliwangan, portrays the confrontation of two tenants with their landladies. With the same unit but with different situations, Jenny and Hazel are characters who will take matters into their own hands.

The trilogy are free to stream and will last for 48 hours. To know more about The Maze Trilogy, you can visit https://www.facebook.com/sininglahi