‘Loyalist Redux’, ‘Indigo Child’ Twin Bill in ‘Emulsyon’ this November
Apothecary Productions will stage Emulsuon, a twin bill featuring two one-act plays: Loyalist Redux by Känakän-Balintagos and Indigo Child by Rody Vera. Both productions explore intergenerational trauma and the political reverberations of Martial Law in the Philippines, focusing on the complex relationships between mothers and sons.
Indigo Child tells the harrowing story of a son coming to terms with his mother’s painful experience of being detained during the Marcos regime. Inspired by the real-life experiences of Adora Faye de Vera, the play examines the lingering effects of trauma as seen through the mother’s therapy and the son’s quest for resolution.
Meanwhile, Loyalist Redux presents the ideological clash between a Marcos loyalist mother and her activist son. This confrontation highlights the tension between political beliefs and family bonds, reflecting on the corrosive impact the dictatorship left on families.
The production features Meryll Soriano / Noelle Polack as “Ma” and “Feliza,” Elijah Canlas / Nathan Molina as “Anak” and “Jerome,” with Dia Papio, Jay Entienza, and Ivan Hinggan as the Ensemble.
The show will run on November 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23 at 2 PM and 6 PM at the Erehwon Center for the Arts, Quezon City. Tickets are PHP 1,500 (Silver) and PHP 2,000 (Gold) and can be purchased through Ticket2Me.
In the spirit of raising awareness about the lived experiences of those gravely affected by Martial Law, the company will provide a free ticket to a student or beneficiary for every 5 tickets sold.
Emulsyon is Apothecary Productions’ maiden project. Founded by Heart Romero, the company aims to elevate experimental works while broadening its scope to eventually include artistic events, music, and film.
For inquiries, contact James Pe Lim at 09176550693 or Heart Romero at 09661842106.
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