‘Saglit Lang, Totoo Na’ Stages 7 Short Plays in One Night This June
First Sun Production will stage Saglit Lang, Totoo Na, an evening that brings together seven short plays in a single night.
Directed and produced by Rodel Mercado, who also serves as production designer, the production explores themes of love, loss, sex, infidelity, respect, relationships, and self-discovery across a range of settings and circumstances. The lineup includes Saint Anthony, Pray for Us by Liza Magtoto, Walang Iwanan by Rene O. Villanueva, Eyeball by Alfonso Dacanay, Wagas by Glory Ann Nacional, Over a Cup of Coffee by Vincent A. DeJesus, Boda de Plata by Frank Rivera, and Sa Mata ng Mga Bata by Caleb Alvarez, the only play premiering in the production. Joining Mercado on the artistic team is lighting designer Enchong Crisostomo.
1. St. Anthony, Pray for Us by Liza Magtoto
Cast: Daven Noveno, Jannelle Ariza-Bautista
Running Time: 15 minutes
Toinette is a woman of profound faith and—admittedly— profound distraction. She wholeheartedly believes in the power of St. Anthony of Padua, the “Wonder-Worker” and patron saint of lost things. As objects go missing in plain sight, Toinette stands like a pillar of prayer, calling upon St. Anthony to perform a miracle for things that are usually just inches from her reach.
2. Walang Iwanan by Rene O. Villanueva
Cast: William Orcullo Jr., Nenen Segundo
Running Time: 15 minutes
Walang Iwanan tells the story of a man and a woman who meet in secret to continue their forbidden relationship. Bound by a promise to stay together and never leave one another, they struggle to hold on to a love that exists outside the boundaries of their commitments. However, their latest encounter is marked by unexpected circumstances and a revelation that could change everything between them. As they confront difficult truths, they must decide whether to hold on to their love or finally let go.
3. Sa Mata ng mga Bata by Caleb Alvarez
Cast: Angela Maghanoy, Denise Aquino
Running Time: 10 minutes
Sa Mata ng Mga Bata follows two siblings who are learning about the value of good manners and proper conduct. The older sibling continuously emphasizes to her little sister the importance of being honest, respectful, kind, and more importante virtues, but ironically, she herself does the complete opposite of everything she tells her little sister to do.
4. Eyeball by Alfonso Dacanay
Cast: Rian Kylie Aragon, Ric Caballes, Zhyra Villanueva, Timothy Mendoza, Elez Catubig, David Ken Libed
Running Time: 15 minutes
In a time when connections are made through screens, Eileen and Patrick find comfort in each other’s words and decide to finally meet. Excited by the thought of turning their online friendship into something real, Eileen eagerly waits for Patrick at their chosen meeting place. But when Patrick finally sees her, he realizes she is far from the image he had created in his mind. As expectations collide with reality, Eyeball, asks a simple yet timeless question: can a connection built on words survive a first impression?
5. Wagas by Glory Ann Nacional
Cast: Glory Ann Nacional, Kevin Posadas
Running Time: 20 minutes
Wagas is a story of two individuals whose lives become intertwined by love, sacrifice, and difficult choices. As they navigate the complexities of their relationship, they discover that even the purest love cannot always have its way, not all sincere love is fulfilled, and not everything we are able to keep can be called genuine.
6. Over a Cup of Coffee by Vincent A. DeJesus
Cast: Glory Ann Nacional, William Orcullo Jr., Elez Catubig
Running: 15 minutes
What begins as an ordinary breakfast quickly turns into a life changing conversation. Carrying a truth he has kept hidden for years, a young man finally gathers the courage to open up to his mother about his gender identity. As the aroma of coffee fills the room, emotions, fears, and unspoken questions rise to the surface. Over a Cup of Coffee is a heartfelt story about honesty, acceptance, and the courage to be seen for who you truly are.
7. Boda de Plata by Frank Rivera
Cast: Rachel Pullon, Ivan Richard Viray, Carmela Roxas, Ed Ong, and Mr. Migui Moreno
Running Time: 25 minutes
What seems like an ordinary day becomes an emotional test for Clara as she prepares a special feast for her family. As the hours pass and no one appears to remember the occasion, she slowly loses hope, believing that even her husband has forgotten their wedding anniversary. Hurt and disappointed, Clara begins to question whether the years they shared still hold the same meaning. But just when all hope seems lost, a surprise at the exact moment of their anniversary reminds her that true love is not measured by grand gestures, but by remembering what matters most.
Saglit Lang, Totoo Na runs on June 6 at 7 PM and on June 7 at 3 PM and 7 PM at The Mirror Studio Theater, 5/F, Makati City. Tickets are priced at ₱500 and are available through Ticket2Me.
Established in 2012, First Sun Production is a multimedia company that produces theater shows and implements theater-in-education programs. Through the performing arts, the group aims to raise awareness of significant health, historical, and social issues, with young people as its primary audience. Over the years, it has produced numerous live theater performances that have been staged in various venues across Luzon.
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