Katotohanan

Representation matters, to say the least. The careful writing of this play took bravery and community to research, interview, and collaborate with Lumad tribes and Philippine/Philippine-American justice coalitions, honoring the stories of people the play represents. Katotohanan opens with Tagalog chatter and ends with Tagalog resistance chants, with a breadth of emotions displayed in Filipino throughout-- striking a live-theatre chord in the diasporic people of the Philippines we had not known was silenced. This play pays respect to the culture of Philippine women warriors. The cast and crew presented a heart-striking, based-on-reality story with female foil storyline leads, deep and emotional but balanced and digestible all the same. Katoto... full review

I didn't really know what to expect coming in (I was tired) but I loved every second of this play! The play had incredible pacing, not a dull moment. I loved that I learned about an oppressed minority all while watching these young actors shine! Oh and y'all had me bawling at the end there!... full review

This show was really wonderful. It told an important story in a very unique and artful way.... full review

There were several moments during the show where I was taken aback. Whether that be the stunning vocals from all of the singers and their harmonies, or shocking plot twists and big moments during turning-point scenes. The entire time I was kept on the edge of my seat anticipating what would happen next in the story. The message being conveyed from the show, highlighting very important AND REAL Lumad struggles that people are overlooking. ... full review

Really interesting show highlighting what the indigenous people of the Philippines go through. ... full review